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Teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia Call for Support in Dealing with Violence
Teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia are expressing concerns about their lack of support in dealing with violence in schools. The Education and Science Workers' Union (GEW) has highlighted several causes, including family conflicts, economic pressures, social media, and access to violent content.
The state government responsible for decisions about handling violence in schools is the Ministry of School and Education of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, led by Minister Dorothee Feller.
In response, the GEW suggests that changing attitudes towards violence is a more effective approach to preventing it. To achieve this, teachers need adequate time resources to integrate these learnings into their daily teaching.
School psychology and social work must be strengthened by appropriate expertise, according to the GEW. Training in handling violence, dealing with at-risk students, and learning de-escalation strategies are important steps for teachers.
The GEW state chairwoman emphasises that school violence has multiple causes, some not originating in the school environment. As a result, the union opposes measures like bag searches and metal detectors as long-term solutions to prevent violence.
Instead, the GEW advocates for schools to receive support in prevention work. This includes strengthening the school's capacity to identify and support at-risk students and providing resources for teachers to implement strategies that promote a positive and safe learning environment.
It is important to note that this article does not relate to a specific location or incident involving a knife attack or North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the concerns raised by the GEW are a reflection of a broader issue facing educators across the country.
In conclusion, the GEW is calling for a comprehensive approach to addressing school violence, focusing on changing attitudes, strengthening school psychology and social work, providing teachers with the necessary training, and supporting schools in prevention work. The union hopes that these measures will create a safer and more positive learning environment for students in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond.
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