Student teachers in South Africa face a stressful career: how to prepare them better

South African student teachers are grappling with high levels of stress due to the significant gap between theoretical university education and the practical realities of classroom management. To bridge this gap, there's a growing call for teacher education programs to better prepare future educators for the real-world challenges they'll encounter. This matters because effective teacher preparation can lead to improved student outcomes and a more resilient teaching workforce. By aligning classroom experiences with university teachings, teacher training programs can better equip future teachers, ultimately benefiting both educators and students.