It is widely acknowledged that two of the most important factors in determining the success of an educational system are teachers and school leaders. For the most part, the teaching profession fails to attract able young entrants in Brazil: teacher salaries are lower than those of tertiary education careers, the profession is not socially valued, and part-time contracts of limited duration are unattractive. Selection measures are not always effective in selecting highly-qualified candidates. Initial teaching education is weak and provides limited emphasis on practical skills, leaving many teachers unprepared for the classroom. Once on-the-job, teachers receive limited support to improve their practice. Brazilian teachers rarely benefit from systematic induction, and often face obstacles to participate in continuous professional development opportunities.
OECD. Education in Brazil: an international perspective, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/60a667f7-en. 238 pgs. with adaptations.
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