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Contract teacher with 40 years of experience challenges competence claims

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A teacher named Bu Ijah, who has been teaching for 40 years, expressed her frustration with the perception of contract teachers lacking competence.
  • She highlighted her extensive experience and dedication despite being a contract teacher.
  • Her statement serves as a strong rebuttal to criticisms against educators working under contract.

A contract teacher named Bu Ijah has voiced her strong feelings after four decades of service, challenging the notion that contract teachers are incompetent. Her heartfelt statement, shared by Republika, directly confronts a perceived stigma against educators who do not hold permanent positions.

"They say contract teachers are incompetent? I have been in the field for 40 years!" Bu Ijah exclaimed, emphasizing the depth of her experience. Her four decades of dedication in the classroom stand as a testament to her commitment and skill, directly countering any assumptions about her capabilities based on her employment status.

Bu Ijah's sentiment resonates with many educators who, despite facing challenges such as lower pay and job insecurity, remain passionate about teaching and contributing to student development. Her words serve as a powerful reminder of the valuable contributions made by contract teachers across the education system, urging a reconsideration of how their experience and dedication are valued.

They say contract teachers are incompetent? I have been in the field for 40 years!

โ€” Bu IjahExpressing frustration with the perception of contract teachers' competence.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.