February** Dynamic Incentive Program
The winter vacation is coming, which is a rare rest time for teachers, but many primary and secondary school teachers are required to be on duty during the winter vacation. Such an arrangement has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions. The education department responded that it was not mandatory for schools to arrange shifts, but this was not the case. What is the attitude of teachers towards winter vacation duty? Feedback from front-line teachers shows that older teachers are used to it, while younger teachers are generally dissatisfied. In particular, there is no corresponding remuneration for the duration of the shift, which is even more difficult for the teachers to accept.
What we should be thinking about is: why is there such an arrangement? It is understandable that schools are stepping up their on-duty work to ensure safety. But is it really necessary to require teachers to be on duty during winter break? Is there a more reasonable and humane way to keep schools safe?
In addition, since teachers still have to stick to their posts during the winter and summer vacations, and take on responsibilities such as student safety, should they be paid accordingly? This is not only a respect for the work of teachers, but also a due meaning to the education industry. Here, I would like to express the point that teachers should be compensated for their winter vacation duty. Teachers work the same as ordinary people, they are laborers, so they should be entitled to vacation allowance during their shifts. At the same time, the work of a teacher is different from that of a laborer, and this job requires extreme patience to deal with every child. Therefore, giving teachers proper remuneration is not only a respect for their labor, but also a recognition of their dedication and efforts.
Finally, I call on relevant departments and schools to take this issue seriously and create a more reasonable and humane working environment for teachers. Let us work together to improve the treatment of teachers and the healthy development of the education industry!