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Why we should all be concerned about the shortage of science teachers
Summary:
This NewScientist article argues that the shortage of qualified specialist science teachers is a threat to the future of science and engineering and that this is a concern for the UK and internationally. The article draws on research evidence that indicates the impacts of the lack of qualified science subject specialists in teaching are felt among the most disadvantaged school pupils. In physics there is a concern about the lack of a single specialist teacher within some schools working in disadvantaged communities and the persistent shortfall in recruitment, creating a cumulative effect on the number of physics teachers nationally. A strong argument is made that using AI to compensate is not the answer.