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Issue regarding Mathematics software in State Secondary schools

January 15, 2016 at 12:05 pm

Issue regarding Mathematics software in State Secondary schools

Following reports by members in relation to incompatibility issues of new Laptops with three software packages of Mathematics (Microworlds Logo, Cabri and Derive), the Union had discussions with FTS. The Union is informed that three compatible software packages (MSW Logo, Geo Gebra and Ms Mathematics) have now been made available by the Education Officer of […]

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MUT appeals with Maltese MEPs to exclude education from TiSA

January 15, 2016 at 10:30 am

MUT appeals with Maltese MEPs to exclude education from TiSA

The MUT wrote to the Maltese MEPs on the votes on the European Parliament’s recommendations on TiSA (Trade in Service Agreement), which are scheduled to take place in the International Trade Committee (INTA) on 18th January 2016 and in plenary on 2nd February 2016. The European Parliament’s recommendations on TiSA are not legally binding, however […]

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Attn: State School SMT members

January 13, 2016 at 4:55 pm

Attn: State School SMT members

The MUT has received various reports that persons that are not officials of the Directorate of Student Services are often found dictating matters when it comes to decisions that fall strictly under the remit of the DSS. The Union has lodged an objection to this practice. In the mean time members are welcome to send […]

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LOF in Church Schools: an update

January 13, 2016 at 4:00 pm

LOF in Church Schools: an update

Following correspondence with the Director for Educational Services in Church Schools on LOF, the Director replied stating that at a previous meeting the HODs were asked whether they would like the Train the Trainer participants to share their experience and that there was general consensus that this would be a good idea. Also, the Director […]

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School Transport guidelines for State Schools

January 13, 2016 at 2:55 pm

School Transport guidelines for State Schools

The MUT wrote to the DG DES and Director at DSS in relation to a draft document with guidelines aimed at addressing issues associated with school transport. The Union asked why these guidelines, formulated by schools themselves during their SDP meetings and which have already been green-lighted by the DSS, have never been adopted.

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No MCAST lecturer should not be obliged to rewrite or build units from scratch

January 13, 2016 at 2:45 pm

No MCAST lecturer should not be obliged to rewrite or build units from scratch

The Union has been informed that apparently some lecturers at MCAST are being expected to teach new units that are completely/substantially changed. It also appears that these lecturers are being asked to rewrite the course content and material accordingly, under the excuse of curricular development. The Union would like to clarify that it does not […]

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CPD and up-skilling at ITS way forward found

January 13, 2016 at 2:30 pm

CPD and up-skilling at ITS way forward found

The MUT would like to note with pleasure that a way forward has finally been found by the management at ITS for the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and up-skilling. The Union is pleased that, finally, its repeated requests have been listened to and acted upon. Meanwhile the Union invites all lecturers to communicate with the […]

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New course by the MUT on Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom

January 11, 2016 at 4:30 pm

New course by the MUT on Effective Use of Technology in the Classroom

The Malta Union of Teachers is organising a course for Primary School educators (i.e. Teachers, LSAs, KGAs etc) on the effective use of Technology in the classroom. The course, which will be held at the MUT Offices in Valletta, will contain five sessions and will include topics such as using Windows 10, MS Office 365 […]

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LOF in Church Schools

January 11, 2016 at 4:15 pm

LOF in Church Schools

The MUT wrote the Secretariat for Catholic Education in relation to a meeting held for HODs where there were a series of presentations on the LOF. The Union clarified that although it requested details on this several times in the past months, it does not yet have any implementation details on the LOF. The Union […]

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