Title:
FROM ISOLATION TO COLLABORATION: RESEARCH ON STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE TEACHER LONELINESS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Authors:
Lin Qi, China

Abstract:
Teacher loneliness represents a complex psychological state among teachers. This paper first analyzes the causes that lead primary and secondary school teachers to feel isolated in their professional development and daily work, then discusses the negative impacts of teacher isolation on teachers' personal well-being, work performance, overall school development, and student development. To address these issues, the paper proposes a series of mitigation strategies, including improving school organizational structures to promote communication and collaboration among teachers, reducing teachers' workload to increase time for professional interaction, providing guidance from experienced teachers and peer support to enhance new teachers' sense of belonging, and encouraging teachers' active participation in school activities and professional development.