Work intensification in teaching and its effects on the health of basic education teachers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17058/rea.34.21007Keywords:
New Public Management, Accountability, Teacher illness, Working conditionsAbstract
This study examines the intensification of teaching work and its effects on the health of basic education teachers in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Drawing on debates about educational quality and teacher valuation, it discusses how precarious working conditions, excessive workload, control mechanisms, and devaluation contribute to teacher illness. Considering critical labor theories, the research uses RAIS data (2012–2021) to analyze sick leave and dismissals due to work-related illnesses, comparing teachers and other workers. Partial results indicate significantly higher proportions of sick leave, recurrence, and disability retirement among teachers. A growing trend in the average number of days on leave is observed, as well as a possible impact of the pandemic in temporarily reducing these indicators. The findings suggest that the teaching work environment encompasses pathogenic factors that affect physical and mental health, reinforcing the need for policies that promote professional recognition and adequate working conditions.
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