The period 1800-1919 was quite an active time with regards 10 the development of education in Malta. Government schools were opened with a gradual but s1eady increase in their number from the 1840s onwards. However, there was also an increase in a variety of private educational establishments. Examining the situation of private schools in Malta must also take into consideration the people who established them and those who formed pan of the staff of such teaching institutions. ; peer-reviewed
The Maltese Government, being concerned about the quality of school education, is attempting to increase teacher effectiveness and student learning. To achieve these goals, it is argued that current in-service programmes need to be improved and focused for all school leaders and teachers. Whilst emphasising the need to focus on school-based development initiatives, it is also emphasised that the school head needs to start promoting teacher development from within. Heads can do much to improve teaching and learning by using professional formative evaluation of their staff. For this to be achieved heads require specific training. Organisations such as the Faculty of Education need to be more involved in providing up-to-date staff development for all educational leaders and other educators. ; peer-reviewed
The Maltese Government, being concerned about the quality of school education, is attempting to increase teacher effectiveness and student learning. To achieve these goals, it is argued, that current in-service programmes need to be improved and focused, especially by giving due attention to the induction phase. The important phase of induction within the professional development continuum for teachers is lacking. Schools need to devise appropriate professional induction seminars and workshops for new teachers to extend their professional knowledge and skills acquired during the pre-service stage. As such a number of discussion documents, research studies and papers have and are being written in order to provide the authorities with the appropriate data on which to base future educational policies in relation to teacher preparation and induction schemes. This paper explores the perceptions of primary and secondary school teachers who are currently in their induction phase (i.e. their first three years after graduation). It reports the views of around three cohorts (approximately 300 teachers) about two main areas: teacher preparation and professional development. The methodological approach adopted was a questionnaire survey followed by in-depth interviews of around 18 teachers. Through this study we hope to shed light on ways and means of improving the current B.Ed (Hons) teacher education programme and also point out how teachers feel once they are full-time graduates. This will provide direction as to how the education authorities, the respective teacher training institutions and schools in particular can support beginning teachers. The essential link between pre-service and continuing professional development is explored and identified as key to quality improvements at the school level. New teacher induction schemes for the Maltese education system are discussed. ; peer-reviewed
The article presents the results of an empirical study conducted through a survey among 123 students studying to become teachers at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridskiˮ. The purpose of the study is to identify the professional values of this target group. The results testify to prevailing postmodern and constructivist professional values, but also fluctuations in the value orientation regarding the active role of the teacher and the student in the learning-teaching process. Responsibility, respect, empathy, professionalism, adaptability, motivation and patience were identified as general professional values.
Олимпиадное движение является системой интеллектуальных соревнований, признаваемых мировым сообществом. В современной России впервые за всю историю олимпиадного движения в конкурсной программе появились и гуманитарные предметы, среди которых английский язык в 1998 году. За годы эволюции испытаний по данному глобальному языку существенно изменилось содержание комплектов контрольно-измерительных материалов – появились творческие задачи, направленные на развитие креативности, критического мышления, логики. В рамках нашего исследования мы анализируем принципы успешной подготовки типичного олимпиадника, и цель отражается в определении профессиональных ролей педагогов, с которыми сталкиваются школьники в олимпиадном движении. Методологически исследование выстраивается на принципах системного, деятельностного, аксиологического и культурологического подходов. Нами используются следующие теоретические методы: изучение научной литературы по теме, обобщение, категоризация. Помимо этого, нами были применены эмпирические методы: изучение нормативных документов олимпиадного движения, беседа, опрос, анкетирование, ранжирование. Было проведено онлайн-анкетирование школьников, которые принимали участие в олимпиаде по английскому языку в 2022–2023 учебном году. В рамках исследования нами были выделены следующие профессиональные роли: школьный учитель, преподаватель языковых курсов, олимпиадный тренер, учитель – носитель языка, частный репетитор, студент-дипломант. Теоретическая значимость исследования преломляется в обосновании профессиональных ролей педагогов, которые причастны к олимпиадному движению. Нами выделяется роль олимпиадного тренера, описывается ее функционал, объясняются предпосылки ее важности для завоевания дипломов воспитанниками образовательного учреждения. Результаты исследования могут использоваться общеобразовательными учреждениями для реформирования организации олимпиадного движения в школе. На более глобальном уровне полученные нами данные могут привести к созданию программ повышения квалификации в педагогических вузах, а также к рассмотрению функционала тренеров в рамках получения высшего педагогического образования. The Olympiad movement is a system of intellectual competitions recognized by the world community. In modern Russia, for the first time in the history of the Olympiad movement, humanitarian subjects appeared in the competition program, including English in 1998. Over the years of the evolution of tests on this global language, the content of sets of control and measuring materials has significantly changed, among which creative tasks have appeared aimed at developing creativity, critical thinking, logic. As part of our research, we analyze the principles of successful training of a typical Olympiad, and the goal is reflected in the definition of the professional roles of teachers that schoolchildren face in the Olympiad movement. Methodologically, the study is built on the principles of systemic, activity, axiological and cultural approaches. We use the following theoretical methods: the study of scientific literature on the topic, generalization, categorization. In addition, we applied empirical methods: studying the regulatory documents of the Olympiad movement, conversation, polling, questioning, ranking. An online questionnaire was conducted for schoolchildren who took part in the Olympiad in the 2022-2023 academic year. As part of the study, we identified the following professional roles: a school teacher, a teacher of language courses, an Olympiad tutor, a native teacher, a private tutor, and a diploma student. Theoretical significance is refracted in justifying the professional roles of teachers who are involved in the Olympiad movement. We distinguish the role of an Olympiad tutor, describe its functionality, explain the prerequisites for its importance for winning diplomas by pupils of an educational institution. The results of the study can be used by educational institutions to reform the organization of the Olympiad movement at school. At a more global level, the data obtained by us can lead to the creation of advanced training programs in pedagogical universities, as well as the consideration of the functionality of coaches in the framework of obtaining higher education for pedagogical professions.
In December 2008, the Malta Union of Teachers withdrew its membership from the Confederation of Malta Trade Unions. A rift was created when the union called for the setting up of a trade union council without previously presenting its proposal to the other unions in the confederation. Subsequently, relations became more strained when the union questioned the government's document on the revision of the utility tariffs, after the confederation had reacted positively towards it. ; peer-reviewed
The features of the socio-cultural deformation and loss of human identity in modern society, caused by actively developing technologizing processes and continuous growth in consumption are shown in the modern economy. In these circumstances the formation of a harmoniously developed personality with the cultural-historical outlook that fits into the image of a multicultural person is of particular relevance.Federal government standard of higher education in the direction of bachelors training "Teacher education" establishes ideas of multiculturalism in a whole series of graduate competences: the ability to work in a team, to perceive social, cultural and personal differences tolerantly; the ability to identify and shape the cultural needs of different social groups.A special role in the process of formation of tolerant perception of social and cultural differences, respect for the historical heritage and cultural characteristics of the peoples is entrusted to the teacher of history. Multicultural focus of teacher training make such personal qualities as cultural pluralism.Formation of the personality of the future teacher in the conditions of anthropological turn in historical studies provides for its educational field study not only the events, phenomena and processes of the past, but also the mentality, the culture category of individuals and peoples, that contributes to the multicultural perception of history.
The features of the socio-cultural deformation and loss of human identity in modern society, caused by actively developing technologizing processes and continuous growth in consumption are shown in the modern economy. In these circumstances the formation of a harmoniously developed personality with the cultural-historical outlook that fits into the image of a multicultural person is of particular relevance.Federal government standard of higher education in the direction of bachelors training "Teacher education" establishes ideas of multiculturalism in a whole series of graduate competences: the ability to work in a team, to perceive social, cultural and personal differences tolerantly; the ability to identify and shape the cultural needs of different social groups.A special role in the process of formation of tolerant perception of social and cultural differences, respect for the historical heritage and cultural characteristics of the peoples is entrusted to the teacher of history. Multicultural focus of teacher training make such personal qualities as cultural pluralism.Formation of the personality of the future teacher in the conditions of anthropological turn in historical studies provides for its educational field study not only the events, phenomena and processes of the past, but also the mentality, the culture category of individuals and peoples, that contributes to the multicultural perception of history.
Government of Thailand recognizes the need of Human Resources Development of teaching professionals as a key to maintain standards of education at an internationally competitive level. Considering the large number of teachers currently in service whose expertise in new teaching and learning approaches will be critical in implementing the educational reform, it is surprising that very little work has been done in planning, developing and delivering training in new teaching and learning methods. The biggest impact of the teaching and learning reform rests with the teachers currently in the classrooms and yet little attention has been given to (a) developing an in service training programme to help these teachers to adopt student centered learning and other new practices, and (b) considering innovative approaches to delivering. This is matter of serious concern as many of teachers have not had any training since they graduated some twenty or more years. ago and certainly no training in new teaching or learning methods. Since in-service training can't be taken away from classes, there is urgent need to direct resources to planning, developing and delivering of in-service training. (National Institute for Development of Teachers, Faculty Staffs and Educational Personnel, Ministry of Education, Annual report 2007) .
