The research should also push planters to more and better
preparation, as it confirms the effectiveness of the steady plodding by those who
allot time to raise their own support and maintain relationships with coaches or other supportive figures.
Teachers in the United States spend far more
time engaged in active instruction than teachers in other high - performing countries.1 Based on self - reported data, teachers in the United States spend 27 hours teaching out of 45 hours of work per week.2 Compare this with teachers in Singapore, who teach for only 17 hours per week, or teachers in Finland, who teach for a total of 21 hours per week.3 Schools in these countries prioritize
time for planning and collaboration, recognizing that developing and executing lessons take
time and
preparation.4 According to a recent analysis of more than 140 school districts, the average length of a U.S. teacher's workday is 7.5 hours.5 In another analysis of more than 120 school districts, the most common length of
time allotted for planning was 45 minutes per day.6 In this short
time, teachers must grade student work, plan for future lessons, engage with families, and complete necessary paperwork.