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Institutional Improvement Measures for Realistic Teacher Salaries - Increasing Teacher Adjustment Allowance and Introducing a Performance-Based Salary System
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- Recently, the heavy workload and poor working conditions of teachers have become serious problems, leading to a growing demand for improving teacher salary systems.
- The government and educational authorities are considering a significant increase in the teacher adjustment allowance and the introduction of a performance and competence-based salary system, which is expected to contribute to improving teacher morale, enhancing professionalism, making teaching positions more attractive, and attracting talented individuals.
- However, there are challenges that need to be addressed, such as amending relevant laws, securing budget, and addressing fairness issues among teachers. The government plans to develop a reasonable improvement plan through communication with stakeholders.
Recently, there have been continuous calls for improvements to the teacher salary system as the heavy workload and poor working conditions of teachers have been consistently raised. In response, the government and education authorities are actively reviewing measures to substantially increase the teacher adjustment allowance and introduce a performance-based salary system that prioritizes achievement and competency, considering the actual working conditions of teachers.
The teacher adjustment allowance was a system established in the past to provide teachers with a 4% salary in lieu of overtime pay. However, recent surveys of teacher working conditions have revealed that teachers work an average of 34 hours of overtime per month. This significantly exceeds the average overtime hours of 10.7 hours in private companies, indicating the ongoing dissatisfaction of teachers regarding their excessive workload and poor working conditions.
In response, the government and the Ministry of Education are considering a significant increase in the teacher adjustment allowance, aiming for a minimum of 10%. Furthermore, they plan to introduce a performance-based salary system that reflects work performance and competency, strengthening practical rewards for outstanding teachers. This is expected to boost teacher morale, enhance professionalism, improve the attractiveness of the teaching profession, and contribute to attracting talented individuals.
However, amending relevant laws is necessary to implement the increase in the teacher adjustment allowance and the introduction of a performance-based salary system. Additionally, it is crucial to find solutions to various issues, including securing the necessary budget and addressing concerns related to fairness among teachers. The government and education authorities are expected to develop a reasonable system improvement plan through continuous communication with stakeholders, including teacher organizations.
