Refugee teachers in Lebanon: The challenges of managing professional expectations with personal experiences
This article is part of a compilation of case studies that detail promising practices in teacher well‑being, teacher management, and school leadership.. This section discusses the challenges faced by refugee teachers in Lebanon as they balance professional expectations with their personal experiences. It highlights the dual role of these teachers who, while educating refugee students, also navigate their own difficult circumstances, including economic hardships, emotional stress, and uncertainty about the future. The study emphasizes the need for support systems that address both their professional and personal needs, suggesting that effective training, psychological support, and fair compensation are crucial for their well-being and effectiveness in their roles.
- Publisher
- Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Harvard University
- Country
- Lebanon Syria
- Year of publication
- 2022
- Region
- Arab Countries
- Topics
- Cross-cutting resource Peer relationships Resources and conditions Safety Workload
- Available in
- English French Spanish, Castilian Portuguese Arabic
- Categories of staff
- Teachers
- Specific communities
- Migrants and refugees
- Resource type
- Downloadable file