How teachers determine quality of education

Teacher Moses Oyalo assists Sophie Ahoi and Keziah Syombua of grade 7 to fill the word games and puzzle as they try their English prowess during the Newspaper in Education launch at Elite Heritage Schools The Orchards Junior secondary in Kangundo Road Nairobi on February 7, 2023. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The job of a teacher isn't actually different from other professions. Not really. More mental pressures, perhaps. A more rigorous workload and no time for downtime, maybe. These are just a few points which set teachers apart.

A teacher's job is difficult and includes a variety of duties. As a result, a teacher will often multi-task, a situation that sometimes prevents them from focusing on such higher-order activities as planning, engaging in professional development and reflecting on their practice, activities that would almost certainly improve their effectiveness in the long term.