Research Article

An Evaluation of the Paid Teaching Policy from the Perspective Of Administrators

Number: 58 September 8, 2025
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An Evaluation of the Paid Teaching Policy from the Perspective Of Administrators

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth examination of the effects of the employment of paid teachers on the education system, categorizing these effects into five main areas: school administrators, tenured teachers, students, parents, and differences arising from employment policies. The primary aim of the research is to evaluate the paid teaching policy from the perspective of administrators, focusing on its negative impact on school management and the quality of education. The study involved semi-structured interviews with 9 school principals and 9 vice principals. During the interviews, administrators were asked five key questions, and their responses were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results indicate that the majority of administrators hold a negative view of the paid teaching policy. They expressed that paid teachers face significant challenges in the educational process due to a lack of subject knowledge and pedagogical training. Furthermore, these teachers often do not feel job security or continuity, leading them to perceive themselves as temporary and distinct from tenured teachers. This perception makes it difficult for them to adapt to the school culture and classroom environment, thereby hindering their ability to effectively deliver course content. Overall, administrators emphasized that the paid teaching policy fails to ensure sustainability and quality in education, arguing that it should be discontinued.

Keywords

paid teaching , school administrators , productivity , sustainability , education quality.

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APA
Varna Ateş, D., & Demir Yıldız, C. (2025). An Evaluation of the Paid Teaching Policy from the Perspective Of Administrators. Educational Academic Research, 58, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.33418/education.1537073