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Directive on Publishing of Assessment Mark Sheets

February 19, 2016 at 4:55 pm

Directive on Publishing of Assessment Mark Sheets

The MUT wrote to the CIO at the Office of the Permanent Secretary at MEDE after queries were received from schools regarding a circular in which it was stated that “the assessment mark sheets will be published on the parental access on the 6th working day after the final exam as in line with any […]

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Church School Vacancies for Social Worker and Head of Department for Biology

February 19, 2016 at 4:45 pm

Church School Vacancies for Social Worker and Head of Department for Biology

The Secretariat for Catholic Education has issued calls for applications for the posts of Social Worker and Head of Department for Biology and has asked the Union to circulate it. For more information about it please click here. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party and members should kindly note that […]

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Vacancy – Learning Support Assistant

February 19, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Vacancy – Learning Support Assistant

Mariam Al Batool School is currently inviting applications for the posts of Learning Support Assistant. Interested persons are invited to ask for more information by sending an email to albatool@melita.com. Closing date for applications is Monday, 7th March, 2016. This vacancy is being forwarded as requested by this third party and members should kindly note […]

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LOF implementation to be postponed and PD sessions on subject temporarily stopped

February 18, 2016 at 4:40 pm

LOF implementation to be postponed and PD sessions on subject temporarily stopped

The Ministry for Education and Employment and the MUT have issued the following joint press release following discussions during the last days: The Ministry for Education and Employment together with the Malta Union of Teachers wish to inform educators that negotiations on the Sectoral Agreement for State Schools are in progress. The Learning Outcomes Framework […]

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FOCUS GROUPS – Request for members’ professional feedback in Focus Groups

February 18, 2016 at 4:00 pm

FOCUS GROUPS – Request for members’ professional feedback in Focus Groups

The MUT is collaborating with the MEDE in a working group entitled Post-Secondary Evaluation Working Group. The idea of this working group is to evaluate the situation in the post secondary sector and put forward recommendations accordingly. In a decision taken in the last meeting, the MUT has decided to collaborate in the setting up […]

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Sick Leave Procedure for Peripatetic Staff

February 18, 2016 at 3:20 pm

Sick Leave Procedure for Peripatetic Staff

The MUT wrote to the DG Operations on the issue of reporting of sick leave of peripatetic staff. As discussed on various occasions, the MUT noted that peripatetic staff cannot be made to notify half the country when they need to avail themselves of sick leave. The proper procedure is that they should notify the […]

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Student Services Agreement not being respected

February 18, 2016 at 2:57 pm

Student Services Agreement not being respected

The MUT wrote to the DG Operations in relation to the Student Services Agreement. In spite of the fact that the agreement was concluded, signed and archived, the Union stated that it has reliable information that there are still various persons with the old nomenclature and with a definite contract (which should have been replaced […]

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Front Sheets at MCAST

February 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Front Sheets at MCAST

The MUT wrote to the MCAST Principal on the issue of front sheets and its various samples circulating. The Union stated that as it already explained, such front sheets should include the basic details of the assignment and the Learning Outcomes being assessed by each unit. Unfortunately this sheet is including unnecessary bureaucratic burden which […]

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MUT runs Training for Peers in Malta as part of EU-Funded project

February 15, 2016 at 2:32 pm

MUT runs Training for Peers in Malta as part of EU-Funded project

The MUT has earlier this month implemented an important part of the project “Peer Review in Adult Learning to Improve formal and Non-formal Education (PRALINE)”, which is an Erasmus+ project funded by the European Union. The MUT has in fact delivered the first edition of the Training for Peers in the field of Adult education […]

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MRER Lecture on massive open online courses (MOOCs) and social alternate reality games (ARGs)

February 15, 2016 at 2:18 pm

MRER Lecture on massive open online courses (MOOCs) and social alternate reality games (ARGs)

Engaging citizens in activities that improve their quality of life and that of others in the community is one of the key strategies driving lifelong learning policies in a number of countries. A UNESCO report (2014) proposes a view of lifelong learning as “a paradigm for continuous, seamless, multifaceted learning opportunities and participation that deliver […]

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