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University Graduates
Non-
Total
graduates
Trained
3765 (39.2)
19516
(82.6)
23281 (70.1)
5831
4108
9939
Untrained
Total
(60.8)
9596
(17.4)
(29.9)
23624
33220
and if only public-sector primary and secondary schools are considered,
the position is considerably better: viz
University Graduates
Non- graduates
Total
Trained
2871 (52.8)
17758
(98.1)
20629 (87.6)
2566
341
2907
Untrained
(47.2)
(1.9)
(12.4)
Total
5437
18099
23536
2.48 Graduate teachers in primary schools
The proportion of
teachers in the primary sector holding university degrees is very
low (6.1 per cent in March 1980). This situation reflects the
dichotomy between the training and conditions of service of graduate
and non-graduate teachers which is discussed in chapter 6. Of the
few graduates in the primary sector many hold non-standard degrees
which are seen by some school authorities as preferable to non-
graduate qualifications, notwithstanding their unacceptability for
graduate posts in the public secondary sector. Some hold Chinese
University of Hong Kong degrees, having qualified at a time when the
Chinese University had not been long established and secondary school
authorities were uncertain of its standards. Some graduates prefer
work at the primary level in spite of the restricted career opportunities
Some graduates in the secondary sector, mostly from among
available.