Singapore’s teachers are working harder than ever, but not necessarily in the classroom.

They are working an average of 47.3 hours a week, higher than the OECD average of 41, according to the Teaching and Learning International Survey (Talis).

The survey’s findings also indicated that Singapore teachers are quick to adopt digital technologies, with three in four using artificial intelligence (AI) to teach or facilitate student learning. This is more than double the global average of 36 per cent.

With more teachers turning to AI tools, but also facing mounting stress, what will it take to keep the profession sustainable — and the passion for teaching alive?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mike Thiruman, General Secretary, Singapore Teachers’ Union, to find out more. 

Singapore&rsquo;s teachers are working harder than ever, but not necessarily in the classroom.
They are working an average of 47.3 hours a week, higher than the OECD average of 41, according to the Teaching and Learning International Survey (Talis).
The survey&rsquo;s findings also indicated that Singapore teachers are quick to adopt digital technologies, with three in four using artificial intelligence (AI) to teach or facilitate student learning. This is more than double the global average of 36 per cent.
With more teachers turning to AI tools, but also facing mounting stress, what will it take to keep the profession sustainable &mdash; and the passion for teaching alive?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mike Thiruman, General Secretary, Singapore Teachers&rsquo; Union, to find out more.&nbsp;

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