A Study on Teacher Workload Under Basic Education Reform: Investigation, Analysis, and Mitigation Strategies

Liu Xingchen(Shaanxi Normal University)

Abstract

Basic education is the cornerstone of the healthy development of China’s educational enterprise. Against the backdrop of increasing demands for teachers’ comprehensive competencies, issues such as excessive work intensity, heavy burdens, and a surge in work pressure have become increasingly apparent. Consequently, alleviating the burden on teachers has emerged as a critical issue that urgently needs to be addressed in the pursuit of high-quality development in China’s education system. Through interviews and questionnaire surveys with a sample of teachers, this study processes, analyzes, and compares the collected raw data. Adopting a teacher-centered approach, it dissects the current state of teacher workload. Furthermore, based on three dimensions—clarification of responsibilities, professional perception, and management systems—the paper proposes targeted recommendations for burden reduction. The study aims to mobilize the collective strength of society, empowering teachers to become the lifelong gatekeepers and beneficiaries of their own well-being.

Keywords

Basic Education, Stress, Teacher Burden Reduction, Recommendations

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12345/jetm.v9i4.33807