Is teaching work? A heuristic study of the views of teachers

BACKGROUND:Teachers can be at risk of exposure to psychosocial hazards. Improving workplace safety for teachers, within a ‘systems thinking’ context, should begin with understanding the work. OBJECTIVE:While much is known about what teachers do, little is known about how teachers conceptualize ‘wor k’. Knowing how teachers conceptualize ‘work’ provides a reference point for exploring attitudes towards work health and safety. METHODS:The paper...