March 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm
The MUT is being informed by some members that they are receiving instructions to work on very tight deadlines, sometimes an email sent in the evening with a reply expected by morning. This contradicts the spirit of professionalism and degree of flexibility agreed to in the working group set up with State, Church and Independent […]
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March 27, 2020 at 11:30 am
Hekk kif l-MUT qiegħda tipprepara l-ħruġ mill-ġdid tar-rivista Sagħtar, bi pjaċir qed tħabbar proġett ġdid marbut ma’ din ir-rivista. Dan huwa pjattaforma diġitali li tinsab fis-sit saghtar.org.mt u fiha wieħed jista’ jaċċessa l-edizzjonijiet passati tar-rivista. L-MUT ilha numru ta’ xhur taħdem sabiex terġa’ tippubblika r-rivista tant popolari Sagħtar permezz ta’ fondazzjoni li ġiet irreġistrata fl-aħħar […]
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March 25, 2020 at 5:35 pm
The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has communicated with the Minister for Education and Employment its positions regarding the current discussion on all exams including MATSEC. The MUT emphasised that decisions need to be taken at the earliest and should be communicated clearly with all stakeholders to reduce uncertainty. The MUT will continue to follow […]
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March 23, 2020 at 4:03 pm
The MUT objected with the Permanent Secretary at MEDE in relation to a circular entitled “Students’ Summer Work Opportunities 2020” which shall involve Heads of School endorsing such applications. The MUT stated that it cannot expect Heads of School to visit schools and meet students for such an endorsement. In view of this, Heads are […]
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March 23, 2020 at 3:58 pm
For.U.M. Officials attended a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister Robert Abela and Minister Carmelo Abela on Monday 16th March. Officials discussed with the Government the role of For.U.M. and its contribution as a confederation both in the national and European sphere, particularly in the current unprecedented situation our society is facing with COVID-19. The […]
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March 23, 2020 at 3:52 pm
The Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE) announced the opening of the call for applications for Paid Study Leave (Category A) for scholastic year 2020/2021. Full details can be found in the letter circular HERE. Complete applications shall be received only through the MEDE Recruitment portal at edurecruitment.gov.mt. The closing date for receipt of applications […]
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March 20, 2020 at 3:14 pm
The MUT has been informed that some teachers are being requested to provide grades to students. MUT notes that assessment is an objective exercise and this objectivity cannot be ascertained during this period. Members are therefore being directed to refrain from providing any grades to students. On a related note, the MUT contacted the Director […]
read more »March 20, 2020 at 11:25 am
The MUT contacted the MATSEC director after a circular was issued to schools about MATSEC moderators visiting schools in the coming weeks to moderate the marks given for school-based work. The MUT stated that at this stage it is understood that this is not possible and that the MUT shall be directing members to ignore […]
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March 20, 2020 at 10:52 am
During this very particular time, when educators are communicating with colleagues, students and parents through online platforms, the MUT feels compelled to issue some basic guidelines and tips on the safe use of the internet. These are not meant to be rules or instructions, but common sense advice for educators on what to do and […]
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March 18, 2020 at 11:08 am
(1) Following the issuing of Legal Notice yesterday, the Government announced this morning that school closure has been extended at least until the end of the Easter holidays. As things stand, the last day of the closure is Friday 17th April with schools reopening on Monday 20th April 2020. (2) The MUT urges everyone to […]
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