The hidden emotional labour school teachers face

Extra baggage and emotional labour with no form of release are plaguing the teaching industry as teachers are expected to get on with their job.

Teachers follow the unwritten rules to never let students or staff see forms of emotional vulnerability and are always expected to put on a brave face.

Curtin University Secondary Education course Coordinator Saul Karnovsky stopped by Breakfast with Taylah to discuss his research into the issue and why we need to change the way preservice teachers are being taught to deal with emotions.

Unwritten Rules of Teaching