One of the main reasons behind the lack of applicants for teachers` training/degree programmes is that teachers have not experienced any improvement in working conditions and their salaries have not kept pace with salaries in other professions.

Which of the following can be inferred from the above information?

Q. Toughened hiring standards have not been the primary cause of the present staffing shortage in public schools. The shortage of teachers is primarily caused by the fact that in recent years teachers have not experienced any improvements in working conditions and their salaries have not kept pace with salaries in other professions.
Which of the following, if true, would most support the claims above?

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When addressing teacher motivation, the research found that governments must first tackle basic working conditions. First, salaries must be attractive and aligned with comparable professions – as in Thailand and Scotland – before delving into different types of intrinsic motivators. Otherwise, the profession’s reputation could plummet, as was the case in Ethiopia where teaching is seen as a “last resort” because the low salary prevents teachers from meeting even basic needs. (Source: UNESCO)

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage

1. Attractive salary is the main feature for people choosing teaching professions in Thailand and Scotland.

2. The reason why teachers in Ethiopia find it hard to meet even the basic needs is because of the high cost of living in that country.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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When addressing teacher motivation, the research found that governments must first tackle basic working conditions. First, salaries must be attractive and aligned with comparable professions – as in Thailand and Scotland – before delving into different types of intrinsic motivators. Otherwise, the profession’s reputation could plummet, as was the case in Ethiopia where teaching is seen as a “last resort” because the low salary prevents teachers from meeting even basic needs.

Q. Why is teaching seen as a last resort in Ethiopia?

Q. Directions : Study the following diagram and answer questions.
How many teachers, who are experienced but not trained, work in the rural areas