February 8, 2019 at 4:27 pm
The MUT has been in correspondence with the Directorate after concern was shown by guidance teachers on the deadline of the options application forms. Following requests for an extension in date, the MUT is hereby notifying members that unless such an extension is granted by Wednesday 13th February, the MUT will be directing members accordingly.
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February 8, 2019 at 8:55 am
The MUT is reissuing this directive to all educators in State schools where there are examinations to refrain from teaching or supervising students who do not have examinations. The Union reminds that only students who have examinations shall attend school on the respective days. This applies to students from Year 9 to Year 11.
read more »February 8, 2019 at 8:29 am
The MUT is clarifying the directives in force, particularly regarding assessment. The directives, which are for Secondary School teachers and HoDs of Maltese and Maths, specified already that no work is to be carried out on assessment. The following are clarifications in view of pending assessment. 1) Members are being directed to refrain from providing […]
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February 6, 2019 at 12:22 pm
A meeting was held this morning between the MUT and the Minister for Education and Employment after the Union requested it urgently to discuss and seek solutions related to security in schools. The MUT put forward nine proposals, which are being outlined along with the reaction of the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE) as […]
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February 5, 2019 at 4:09 pm
A meeting for Access to Communication & Technology Unit (ACTU) members and prospective members is being held on Friday 8th February at 4pm at the MUT Office in Ħamrun. The MUT will provide an update regarding the current situation.
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February 5, 2019 at 10:08 am
Following a meeting with MEDE regarding the Memo to SMT in Middle and Senior Schools about courses abroad, the following was discussed and agreed upon: – Participation is voluntary; – MEDE shall be issuing a per-diem allowance for travel in accordance with established practices; – Upon return from the visit, participants need to complete the […]
read more »February 4, 2019 at 3:16 pm
The MUT is yet again condemning the violent incident that occurred today at a school in Pembroke with two educators getting hurt in the altercation. The Union has been saying the same things over and over and unfortunately only instances like this prove the Union right. The MUT is currently in contact with the respective […]
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February 1, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Following representations made by the MUT in the past weeks, the Union is informed that all educators who shall participate in the Options Fair outside school/office hours shall be compensated. MUT reminds members that the said participation is voluntary.
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January 31, 2019 at 11:27 am
The Malta Union of Teachers has been making representations with the respective authorities for months to ensure that the Government establishes a national strategy to attract youth to the education professions. The MUT notes that there are currently not enough teachers to teach traditional subjects, let alone to cater for an additional 13 applied subjects […]
read more »January 30, 2019 at 3:04 pm
MUT has communicated with MEDE to request clarifications following the issue of a memo from the office of the Permanent Secretary at MEDE requesting all SMT members to select a course abroad as part of the My Journey strategy of MEDE. Members are requested to refrain from submitting the requested information until a number of […]
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