April 29, 2021 at 2:50 pm
As MUT members are aware, practices introduced during the pandemic were temporary for the scholastic year 2020-2021. As a proactive union, the Malta Union of Teachers is now asking members to give feedback on these practices so that the union would be in a better situation to assess whether there are grounds to keep some […]
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April 29, 2021 at 2:34 pm
Ilkoll nafu kemm l-edukaturi għandhom bżonn laptops adegwati fi żmien meta t-tagħlim online, flimkien ma’ ħafna xogħol b’din l-għodda teknoloġika, huma essenzjali. L-MUT saret tisma’ regolarment dwar membri b’sitwazzjonijiet varji fejn m’għandhomx biex jaħdmu jew inkella qed spiċċaw jillapazzaw b’apparat antik jew li ma jaħdimx sew. Is-sitwazzjoni ma tistax tiġi deskritta ħlief tal-mistħija, fejn il-Ministeru ilu jwiegħed min-Novembru li […]
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April 28, 2021 at 4:37 pm
The MUT has communicated with the Ministry for Education with regards to the circular issued about annual examinations. The MUT is noting that a number of directions or recommendations are objectionable, particularly because they are not in line with the health protocols of schools. The union requested an urgent meeting to address the matter and […]
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April 28, 2021 at 4:36 pm
The MUT has protested with the Ministry for Education following a number of requests for leave in accordance with the Public Service Management Code (PSMC) which have not been granted. The Ministry is making up all sort of excuses to refrain from granting leave to educators, at times citing replacement issues, at times citing capacity […]
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April 28, 2021 at 4:35 pm
The MUT has communicated with the Secretariat for Catholic Education requesting that similar arrangements agreed upon with the Ministry for year 11 (Form 5) students are also adopted in church schools as applicable. The period following annual examinations should be dedicated to support students as required and through the modes that respect health protocols. The […]
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April 28, 2021 at 4:31 pm
Wara s-suċċess tar-rivista popolari “Sagħtar” matul din is-sena skolastika, Fondazzjoni Sagħtar fi ħdan il-Malta Union of Teachers tħabbar li qed tilqa’ materjal mingħand kittieba, illustraturi u edukaturi u kull min hu interessat li jikkontribwixxi b’xi mod f’din il-pubblikazzjoni għas-sena 2021-2022. Ir-rivista reġgħet bdiet tinħareġ f’Ottubru 2020 kull xahar sa Mejju ta’ din is-sena. Bdiet bil-format […]
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April 27, 2021 at 4:56 pm
The MUT has objected with the Ministry for Education about an official survey circulated with PE teachers regarding their areas of expertise. This was aimed at distinguishing between teachers of PE in terms of the distribution and delivery of lessons and was clearly paving the way for changes in the delivery of the subject, which […]
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April 27, 2021 at 4:55 pm
The union held discussions with Higher secondary management and the Ministry for Education and the situation has been solved. The last date for 2nd year students and the mode of assessment have been established and communicated by the school to affected teachers. Meanwhile, the MUT would like to reassure members at the Giovanni Curmi Higher […]
read more »April 27, 2021 at 4:44 pm
The MUT has discussed with the Ministry for Education the arrangements being made for students in Year 11 (Form 5) upon completion of their school exams. It was agreed that following exams, teachers and LSEs shall be available to address students queries or difficulties and to support them as required. This shall be carried out […]
read more »April 27, 2021 at 4:43 pm
Do you work as a teacher or SLT member in a state, church or independent primary school in Malta? You are being invited to participate in an online anonymous questionnaire to voice your opinion about changes happening in Malta’s primary education, accessible HERE. This research is being carried out by Heathcliff Schembri, a PhD candidate […]
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