The German School Barometer Teachers is an annual representative survey of teachers at general and vocational schools in Germany. From 2024, we will observe this group of school stakeholders on an annual longitudinal basis (panel survey) on various topics: current challenges and the most urgent needs at their own school, the experience of stress and professional satisfaction, how schools deal with heterogeneity and digitalization, as well as training courses attended, the feedback culture and cooperation within the teaching staff.
In past surveys, we have addressed various current topics. In June 2023, teachers were more likely to notice signs of child poverty among their pupils and a majority would increase their working hours if certain reforms were introduced. In April 2022, it became clear that the majority of teachers are suffering from emotional exhaustion and have observed a significant increase in behavioral problems among their students as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
