November 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Following correspondence with the Minister for Transport on the subject above, the Minister acknowledged receipt and informed the Union that this issue is being given its due attention. The Union will continue to update members accordingly.
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November 10, 2015 at 1:15 pm
The MUT has received the following message from Ayrton Zarb: Over the past decade we have seen a gradual increase in the number of females employed. In a dissertation that I’m currently working on, I’m studying whether the introduction of ‘Free childcare’ had an effect on the number of hours worked by Maltese mothers. If […]
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November 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Listening to students’ voices: acknowledging the past and taking critical action to shape the future. Classroom ethnography of the past and present school experiences of a Level 1 class in a vocational college – Dr Nadia Maria Vassallo This study foregrounds the unheard voices of learners in a further education vocational setting, in the context […]
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November 6, 2015 at 4:20 pm
A new UNESCO campaign is calling on teachers eager to become advocates for education to help lobby for progress toward achieving the new sustainable development agenda. This campaign starts following the United Nations adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), each with specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years, including a standalone […]
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November 4, 2015 at 4:45 pm
MUT Publications Ltd. currently has a stand at this year’s National Book Festival, which is being held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre this week. At this stand one can find a variety of books for children including a new publication by Carmel G. Cauchi. Also, MUT Publications Ltd. is also offering all children the opportunity […]
read more »November 4, 2015 at 4:30 pm
The MUT wrote to the Minister for Education and Employment and the Minister for Transport on behalf of members teaching at MCAST Institute of Art and Design at Mosta. The Union asked the Ministers to look urgently into the situation whereby ongoing construction work is creating huge parking problems with large vehicles occupying much of […]
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November 4, 2015 at 4:12 pm
Do you want to get better at teaching mixed ability students in your class? Universal Design for Learning will certainly interest you. The Department for Inclusion and Access to Learning will be holding training sessions in UDL as part of a research project. An information and introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th November […]
read more »October 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm
The MUT is currently conducting a survey with all educators to get their views on Vocational Education issues and in relation to SEC Exams. All educators are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. Feedback received will help the Union to formulate its position, to better discuss related issues and to present a more comprehensive picture of […]
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October 28, 2015 at 3:20 pm
The Union is hereby directing all SMT members to refuse to take responsibility of students requiring one-to-one support when their respective LSAs are absent. SMT members are directed to stick to the standard procedure and send students home if there are no LSAs as relievers/pool available to support these students. This is being done in […]
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October 28, 2015 at 3:10 pm
The MUT is hereby re-issuing the directive to Guidance Teachers to refrain from finding work placements for students as this is not in line with the agreed procedure between the MUT and Directorates. Any queries on the matter should be directed to the Union.
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