Bullying among teachers revealed 32 disciplinary actions, etc. MEXT nationwide survey

Bullying among teachers revealed disciplinary action of 32 people National Ministry of Education survey December 24 17:31

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) conducted a national survey for the first time in response to a bullying problem among teachers at a public elementary school in Kobe, and found that 32 teachers were disciplined due to troubles such as power harassment. .

This survey was first conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology after a male teacher at a public elementary school in Kobe had been repeatedly bullied by several colleagues.

As a result, we found that 32 teachers were disciplined last year due to troubles such as power harassment at public schools nationwide.

Specifically, there are cases such as hiding the belongings of teachers working at the same school, loudly scolding teachers who have just arrived, and colleague teachers when holding farewell parties at restaurants It was reported that there were cases of injuries caused by throwing a glass at.

Associate Professor Ryo Uchida of Nagoya University, who is familiar with school issues, said, "In this survey, the disciplinary case is at the tip of an iceberg, and it is thought that many cases are actually hidden. It is difficult for the affected teachers to speak out because there is a strong atmosphere of trying to solve the problem inside.It is required that the government set up a harassment consultation desk and cooperate with the outside to solve the problem. " Points out.

Expert "A tip of the iceberg: cooperation with the outside"

Associate Professor Ryo Uchida of Nagoya University, who specializes in sociology of education and is familiar with school issues, said, `` There has been harassment among teachers, but since the teacher is a clergy, there is no way that there is no harassment. It is significant that visual recognition has finally begun, but this number is a disciplinary measure and we still have to keep an eye on it. It is so strong that it is difficult for the affected teachers to speak up.The government is required to cooperate with the outside world by setting up a harassment consultation desk, etc. " .

Power harassment

I was able to talk to a junior high school male teacher in his forties about the actual situation of power harassment among teachers.

Eight years ago, he was in trouble with his colleagues over how to use the gymnasium and was injured by grabbing his chest and pushing him down at his desk, spraining his cervical spine.

After explaining this fact to the principal and telling him that he intends to apply for a "public affairs disaster," he was asked to take responsibility and not to apply.

According to the teacher, "I was told that my school and children were confused, and it was as if the victim, I was doing something wrong. "

After that, he was repeatedly called by the principal to continue not to apply for a “public affairs disaster,” and the teacher became ill and was diagnosed with depression.

The teacher was later admitted to public affairs for alleged harassment at work.

A teacher said, "Even if there is a power harassment in the school, the evaluation of the principal is low, so it is difficult to get out of tune. I think many teachers do not know where to consult, they hold themselves and do not raise their voices." Was.