The nation’s 430,000 teachers must set an example for society by being a positive presence on social media and by being involved in community activities, said NUTP president Aminuddin Awang.
Teachers today must regain their mantle as a respected voice in society –like their predecessors were in the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Our teachers are among the best in the world but they are not free to carry out teaching and learning as they see fit, Aminuddin lamented, adding there are too many guidelines that must be followed. “Parents only want to see As. They don’t trust classroom-based assessments, which is very disappointing because teachers evaluate students’ mastery level based on the ministry’s guidelines.”Quality education is the most powerful tool for all children to realise their potential, said Teach For Malaysia chief executive officer Chan Soon Seng, and this begins with the quality of our teachers.
“It is very difficult for graduates of other backgrounds to enter the system, let alone competent and experienced individuals looking for a career change,” Chan explained. Aminuddin expects the number of applications to hit 10,000. The estimate, he explained, was based on the number of retirement benefit claims made by the union’s welfare fund members.
He, however, advised those who are accepted to be ready for postings in remote areas as there are 10,233 schools nationwide. The salary, she said, also is not commensurate with the work demands. And pay rise for teaching staff is seldom brought up in budget discussions.We must conduct a teacher attrition study if we are to address the underlying issues within the context of Malaysia,” she said, adding that the Unesco teacher retention recommendations are a good guide.
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