[etni] Fw: new "instant" teachers

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To: "ETNI" <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:42:03 +0200

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From: laurie ornstein - laurenmadeline@xxxxxxxxx
Subject: new "instant" teachers

Hi All,

I must say that I, too have a problem with the Ministry's "instant" teacher 
solution. I would also like to see the exact details of the job description 
and salary offered as facts are obviously not exact as we have them.

I agree with Bari that much of our success as teachers comes from on-the-job 
experience.

However, why should these starting teachers start out with more than those 
who just finished their professional studies? How do we know that they 
aren't just biding time and won't bolt when hi-tech reboots and comes back? 
Will their "dedication" to their new jobs hold up or will they pay their 
"fines" and head back to their computers?

And what does the union have to say about this? Will the Ministry be signing 
on these new recruits with personal contracts? How do they plan on 
by-passing the present salary tables? And will today's present teachers, 
coordinators and counselors be asked to provide guidance for the newcomers 
on their measly salaries?

Yes, the Ministry has to deal with the lack of teachers but let them deal 
with it properly and better our salaries and working conditions first. Then, 
perhaps, more of us will stay around.

Laurie

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