Hours in the classroom: how the workload of primary school teachers varies across OECD countries and beyond
Abstract
The analysis of data on the annual duration of statutory teaching hours for primary school teachers inpublic institutions from 2000 to 2021 reveals highly differentiated dynamics among OECD countriesand beyond. This is a fundamental indicator for understanding teachers’ working conditions, theorganizational structure of school systems, and even some of the strategies adopted over time torespond to social, economic, and pedagogical pressures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Global Educational Policies and Reforms
School Choice and Performance
Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint