WA educators defend controversial one-year teaching degree after Victoria ban
“This entry way protects a high standard that requires at least three years of university work, while responding quickly to labor demands in our schools.
“Wa schools were overwrote well.
“It is important to state that any teacher should meet the same meticulous standards determined by the WA Registration Board to be deemed appropriate to teach, regardless of the entrance paths.”
Curtin University spokesman, students are aware of the restrictions around the course of one -year course, he still has a strong support by educational authorities, he said.
“This is a meticulous program developed in consultation with the WA Ministry of Education and Teacher Registration Board,” he said.
“While respecting that other judicial zones determine their own requirements, Curtin is determined to provide high -quality teacher education and to support the needs of schools and students.
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Curtin’s Master’s degree diploma is designed only for registration in Western Australia and students need to apply for mutual recognition if necessary.
Edith Cowan University refrained from commenting.
Victoria is the first state to decide to prohibit WA graduates to the ranking, and the WA Public School Teachers’ Association said that the two -year minimum requirement is still compulsory to ensure that teachers are educated properly before entering a class.
“We definitely support national standards, Nat said Senior Vice President Natalie Blewitt.
“Even though we appreciate the efforts to address the shortage of teachers, having a full qualified teacher in front of each class should not be in danger.
“In order to ensure that students in our public schools receive the best education possible, we must make sure that we have full qualified teachers in our class.”
Blewitt said one year of undergraduate degree could increase the chance of teachers who leave the profession together.
“As a classroom teacher for more than 20 years, it is important that we are equipped with the right skills and that we are completely qualified to ensure that teachers continue their profession,” he said.
“The very early bringing of teachers is a short -term solution that is not fully ready or not fully qualified, causing burnout and ultimately causing more harm to our profession.”
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