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Objection to recording of oral sessions

February 7, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Objection to recording of oral sessions

In a correspondence with the Directorate for Curriculum, Lifelong Learning and Employability at the Ministry for Education and Sport, the MUT objected to the direction given to educators to record the oral sessions. The MUT stated that educators are professionals and need to be treated likewise. In a reply, the DG for this Directorate stated […]

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Obituary – Miriam Spiteri

February 7, 2022 at 4:07 pm

Obituary – Miriam Spiteri

It is with great sadness that the MUT is reporting the passing away of Ms Miriam Spiteri, LSE delegate at MCAST. The Union wishes to extend its condolences to her family and colleagues at this very difficult time. May God grant her eternal rest.

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Mind the Gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences…

February 7, 2022 at 4:04 pm

Mind the Gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences…

Can. Dr Paolo Pullicino – Lectio Magistralis – Mind the gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences of learning mathematics across Grade levels. Prof. Marie Therese Farrugia Introductory speech by Prof. George Cassar: Can. Dr Paolo Pullicino – the keystone of Maltese primary education Organised by the University of Malta, Faculty of Education, […]

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Reminder on directive on SDP

February 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

Reminder on directive on SDP

The MUT would like to remind all members about the directive to refrain from carrying out any work on SDPs. Any pressure should be reported to the MUT through the usual channels.

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Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

February 3, 2022 at 12:25 pm

Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

The MUT is declaring a trade dispute with the Ministry for Education and Sport regarding coursework being requested by MATSEC for the next scholastic year. The MUT reiterates that educators are not employed by MATSEC and they cannot comply with requirements set by the same entity, which is clearly ignoring any feedback being submitted. The […]

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MUT to meet Ministry on the Reading Recovery programme

February 3, 2022 at 12:23 pm

MUT to meet Ministry on the Reading Recovery programme

The MUT requested a meeting with the Ministry for Education and Sport and the National Literacy Agency on requirements of the Reading Recovery programme followed by a group of teachers. Meanwhile, affected teachers are directed to stick to the requirements of their contracts as that is the only binding document in force.

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BA in Facilitating Inclusive Education course

February 3, 2022 at 10:55 am

BA in Facilitating Inclusive Education course

The Department for Inclusion and Access to Learning within the Faculty of Education is currently engaged in promoting an accredited BA in Facilitating Inclusive Education course, which will be offered on a full-time/part-time basis starting October 2022. A Top-Up Degree course will also be offered over 3 years on a part time basis. This is […]

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MUT’s position on school hours unchanged

February 2, 2022 at 4:44 pm

MUT’s position on school hours unchanged

With reference to an online article asking whether school hours should be extended, the MUT assures all members once again that its position is unchanged in that school hours will be untouched. A similar statement is published from time to time when this issue is brought up again by the media so that members are […]

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Various Church School Vacancies

February 2, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Various Church School Vacancies

The Secretariat for Catholic Education issues various calls for applications from time to time and has asked the MUT to circulate the following: – IT Officer (full-time, indefinite contract) – Principal Education Support Practitioner – Counsellor (full-time, indefinite contract) – Social Worker (full-time, definite contract) For more information, the vacancies will be uploaded HERE. This […]

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L-MUT tagħmel rapport lill-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija dwar online hate speech u inċitament ta’ vjolenza fuq edukaturi

February 2, 2022 at 10:47 am

L-MUT tagħmel rapport lill-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija dwar online hate speech u inċitament ta’ vjolenza fuq edukaturi

L-MUT dalgħodu għamlet rapport mal-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija dwar allegat hate speech u inċitament ta’ vjolenza kontra edukaturi partikolari. Dan deher fuq Facebook bħala kumment taħt paġna tal-aħbarijiet fil-sigħat li għaddew. L-MUT qed titlob investigazzjoni flimkien ma’ azzjoni sabiex l-edukaturi msemmija jiġu protetti. L-MUT mhux qed tirriproduċi dak li nkiteb sabiex ma tagħmilx aktar ħsara bit-tixrid tal-kliem […]

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