Arresting brain drain in schools

Perennial problem: Zuwati said burnout is not a new issue and it is crucial to relook at what could be the cause of it and how it should be tackled. — Filepic

THE trend of teachers voluntarily choosing to leave the service years in advance needs to be addressed.

Cases of those who opt out because of burnout and feeling helpless from the workload, Universiti Malaya Education Faculty senior lecturer and teacher-trainer Dr Zuwati Hasim said, are unfortunate and sad.