Strategies Used by Head Teachers to Cope with Teachers’ Shortage Problem at the Primary School Level

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Published Jun 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00284
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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Mahwish Shahnwaz
M.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Sidra Kiran
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Ruqia Bibi
M.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Teacher scarcity in the global context and Pakistan, particularly at the primary level, is fixed on inadequate preparation, low pay, and difficult conditions of service. This is due to high population density and low levels of educational financing; hence, high student density, low academic integrity, and poor chances for kids. This descriptive survey research was carried out in Tehsil Murree, and 150 primary school head teachers were selected randomly for data collection. A questionnaire was used in data collection and administered through home visits, emails, and postal services. The analysis was conducted using the software SPSS, while data protection was ensured according to ethical standards throughout the research process. The teachers’ shortage can thus be blamed on low wages, poor opportunities, poor preparation and training, and poor facilities. Remote areas also have problems like scarcity of shelters and transport problems. Some solutions to reduce this crisis include increasing remuneration and employment security, professional development, education, adequate accommodation, and a positive organizational culture. To enhance the quantity and quality of teachers, government expenditure must be enhanced to enhance demands for the education sector. Adopting these measures mitigates the teacher shortage crisis and its effects on quality education and socio-economic growth in Pakistan and other countries.

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Shahnwaz, M. , Kiran, S. and Bibi, R. 2024. Strategies Used by Head Teachers to Cope with Teachers’ Shortage Problem at the Primary School Level. Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 574–578. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00284.
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