Abstract:

While the primary focus is often on students' safety, this article examines teachers' perceived safety and its impact on the broader educational process, including pedagogy, student learning outcomes, and school climate. The key issue explored is the extent to which teachers' emotional safety and psychological well-being influence educational quality, professional motivation, and teacher-student relationships.

This study employs a secondary analysis of international research data alongside a systematic review of the academic literature. For the literature review, articles were sourced from leading academic databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. The secondary data analysis draws on findings from an international study (OECD TALIS), which, in this context, examines aspects related to teacher safety in the classroom, the prevalence and severity of bullying and violence, stress and workload, and the availability of support mechanisms.

The review of academic literature considers theoretical perspectives on factors influencing teachers' safety, complemented by empirical research that substantiates their impact on the educational process. Studies suggest that emotional support for teachers not only enhances students' safety but also contributes to higher-quality teaching. Furthermore, strong teacher-student relationships are recognised as a crucial factor in preventing emotional exhaustion, mitigating burnout, and ensuring high educational standards. Teachers' perceived safety and self-efficacy have also been found to be closely linked to instructional quality and student engagement in the classroom.

The findings indicate that teachers' perceived safety is a fundamental determinant of educational quality. To enhance educational standards, it is imperative to foster a safe and supportive environment not only for students but also for teachers. Implementing such an approach may mitigate burnout and emotional exhaustion while simultaneously fostering motivation, professional competence, and improved student outcomes.

Keywords:

Teachers, safety, school, TALIS.