Title: Teacher Work Hours in Michigan, a Web-based Survey
Abstract
Hypothesis: Teachers in Michigan work 1960 hours or more per year, consistent with their salary and a typical 40 hour/week position.
Methods: This study surveyed teachers and teacher spouses on a 4x4 web forum to collect information on teacher work hours including classroom hours, pre- and post- school year activities, and required conferences. Participants were not screened for entry into the study, and all responses were voluntary.
Results: Teachers work hours could not be established due to lack of sufficient data from individuals on the 4x4 web forum.
Discussion: The group surveyed was inadequately informed to provide sufficient data to suppor or reject the hypothesis. While it remains uncertain if teachers work the equivalent of a 40hr/week job, several social issues were explored. This warrants future studies surveying other populations such as a teaching-based web forum to ascertain the actual hours worked by teachers in Michigan.
To save TSAguy's thread, starting a new one.
NOTE:
This is not about whether teachers are beneficial to our children. They are.
This is not about if teaching is a tough job. It is.
This is not about adding hours to kid's school hours. They need a creative break.
This is not about whether we appreciate teachers. We do.
This is an accounting exercise. 1) Do Michigan teachers work as many hours as the average American adult? 2) If not, is it fair to expect that more hours be maintained in order to improve our school performance ratings?
Here is what we have so far:
Average pay for a non charter school teachers in Michigan is about $63,000
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/18684
Median household income in Michigan is $48,669
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/26000.html
Michigan school performance is ranked 28th in the US
http://www.usnews.com/education/high...hools-rankings
Question: Do teachers work the equivalent of a standard full-time job or should more time be expected from them?
Let's try to complete the timechart - HOW MANY HOURS A YEAR DOES A TEACHER WORK?
Average employee with 40 hours / week and 3 weeks vacation/sick = 49 weeks x 40 = 1960 hours/year for non-teachers
Abstract
Hypothesis: Teachers in Michigan work 1960 hours or more per year, consistent with their salary and a typical 40 hour/week position.
Methods: This study surveyed teachers and teacher spouses on a 4x4 web forum to collect information on teacher work hours including classroom hours, pre- and post- school year activities, and required conferences. Participants were not screened for entry into the study, and all responses were voluntary.
Results: Teachers work hours could not be established due to lack of sufficient data from individuals on the 4x4 web forum.
Discussion: The group surveyed was inadequately informed to provide sufficient data to suppor or reject the hypothesis. While it remains uncertain if teachers work the equivalent of a 40hr/week job, several social issues were explored. This warrants future studies surveying other populations such as a teaching-based web forum to ascertain the actual hours worked by teachers in Michigan.
To save TSAguy's thread, starting a new one.
NOTE:
This is not about whether teachers are beneficial to our children. They are.
This is not about if teaching is a tough job. It is.
This is not about adding hours to kid's school hours. They need a creative break.
This is not about whether we appreciate teachers. We do.
This is an accounting exercise. 1) Do Michigan teachers work as many hours as the average American adult? 2) If not, is it fair to expect that more hours be maintained in order to improve our school performance ratings?
Here is what we have so far:
Average pay for a non charter school teachers in Michigan is about $63,000
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/18684
Median household income in Michigan is $48,669
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/26000.html
Michigan school performance is ranked 28th in the US
http://www.usnews.com/education/high...hools-rankings
Question: Do teachers work the equivalent of a standard full-time job or should more time be expected from them?
Let's try to complete the timechart - HOW MANY HOURS A YEAR DOES A TEACHER WORK?
Average employee with 40 hours / week and 3 weeks vacation/sick = 49 weeks x 40 = 1960 hours/year for non-teachers