Teacher Stress Real Crisis in the Classroom:

Teacher Stress

Real Crisis in the Classroom: Where Have All the Teachers Gone?"

The article "The Real Crisis in the Classroom: Where have all the teachers gone?" By William R. Ogden, discusses the problematic circumstance of teachers leaving schools more quickly than schools are able to replace them. Ogden argues that a majority of students simply aren't willing to "wade through" complex field exams, coursework and certification programs. Part of the literature analysis begins by pointing out that educational facilities are subject to far too much scrutiny from outside organizations.

From a beneficial perspective the article does point out the crisis that is obviously plaguing educational facilities: a shortage of teachers. Also pointed out is the notion that professionals are poorly compensated. In this case the literature review provides too much "fluff." The article talks about songs in the 1960s, "Where have all the flowers gone" seemingly veering focus away from the primary topic that should be analyzed. The article also relies on too much subjective experience and "running commentary" to be considered useful.

The article does however, contribute to literature related to educational research by bringing up the point that the teaching profession is very stressful, and educational facilities are not doing nearly enough to promote attraction to the occupation. The shortage of teachers in the nation is indeed a crisis.