Teaching. One hell of a profession

A shot from the French Oscar candidate this year, 'Entre les Murs' (Image: ©Haut et Court)

6.25 million of them in Europe are shaping future generations. Their work conditions, like their salaries, vary inevitably from one country to another, whilst training to become a teacher is as trying as ever. Are young people still feeling called by the calling?

REVIEW 'The Class': France's 2008 Oscar nomination

'The Class': France's 2008 Oscar nomination

The documentary-style social study by French director Laurent Cantet is picking up prizes and nominations on the international film scene. Review of a film breaking with the multicultural dream

by Katharina Kloss @ // 14/10/08

INTERVIEW Teachers in France and Germany: not lazy sacks

Teachers in France and Germany: not lazy sacks

Spending your time passing on your knowledge of and passion for language and literature - what a wonderful job! However in German and French society, the profession is still unable to shake off its crop of clichés. Vies from two teachers from either side of the Rhine

by Jane Mery @ // 14/10/08

opinion, gerhard schröder, interview, employment, school, society

ANALYSIS European run-down of teacher training and starting salaries

European run-down of teacher training and starting salaries

Working conditions for teachers are being discussed in every staff room throughout Europe. Overview

by Jane Mery @ // 14/10/08

employment, school, society

INTERVIEW Bullying: European network online

Bullying: European network online

Be it cyber-bullying via Youtube or tell tale classroom signs: the EU-backed site supports those who may see in-school violence happening and who struggle to know how to cope

by Textwolff @ // 14/10/08

children, school, society

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