Education Minister Desmond Lee discussed teacher workload at a recent seminar. Teachers have many responsibilities, including supporting students and administrative duties. Managing these tasks can be challenging.
The Ministry of Education is exploring ways to adjust teacher workload. This could involve allowing teachers to focus on a limited number of responsibilities outside the classroom.
Further details about potential changes to teacher responsibilities are available from the Ministry of Education.
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