5.10
5.12
5.13
5.15
5.20
5.21
5.24
5.26-5.27
5.28
5.29
5.31-5.42
5.37
5.39
5.43
5.46
The maximum class size of a kindergarten should be reduced from 45 to 30. This reduction should be phased in over 4 years.
The present 2 year in-service course of training to provide qualified kindergarten teachers should be expanded to train 120 teachers each year. The course should be transferred from the Advisory Inspectorate to the Colleges of Education.
In addition to the recommendation at 5.12, there should be a 12-week intensive part-time in-service course organised twice a year by the Advisory Inspectorate to train 160 kindergarten staff to become qualified kindergarten assistants.
It is intended that by 1984 all kindergartens should employ at least one qualified teacher or assistant. By 1990, 75% of kindergarten staff must have been similarly trained. The Head of a kindergarten should have attended the 2 year course.
The class size for primary schools not adopting the 'learning by doing' approach should be 40.
The legal maximum primary class size of 45 should not be changed.
Re-training should be the joint responsibility of the Colleges of Education and the Advisory Inspectorate.
Re-training of teachers, which should be compulsory for those entering the profession from September 1981, will consist of a period of 8-weeks continuous training to be undertaken within 5-10 years after entry into the profession and a second period of 8 weeks about 10 years later.
Retraining courses for teachers in schools intending to adopt the 'learning by doing' approach are proposed.
Teachers on training courses should be replaced by temporary teachers.
The ratio of teachers : classes should be increased from 1.1:1 to 1.15:1 to allow schools to carry out remedial teaching, replace teachers on refresher courses and to supervise the use of resource materials.
Teachers of remedial classes should receive 1 additional increment.
Where the Government wishes a teacher to attend a refresher course, half the training should be in school time.
1-classroom schools should have 11⁄2 teachers per session, and 2-classroom schools should have 2% teachers per session.
The ratio of Certificated Masters : (Assistant Masters + Senior Assistant Masters) should be as similar as possible in all schools.
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