Extra training for new teachers

[MotherBear]

New teachers face extra year of training after quality criticised
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By Martha McKenzie-Minifie

Trainee teachers will be forced into an extra year of on-the-job training under a proposal going to the Cabinet this month.

It follows an eight-month examination of the quality of teacher education which has raised serious concerns over the standards of those entering teacher training and the competence of those graduating.

The review drew more than 100 submissions from the education sector, many of them attacking the quality of trainee teachers and training providers.

"I have sat on intake panels and have been horrified as to who has been selected for [teacher training] college," one submission read.

The Ministry of Education is drafting recommendations to go to Government ministers this month.

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[nickydwuk]

I just hope they are dazzled by my daughter when she applies in a few years time