MUT regrets that the Learning Outcomes Framework is embroiled in partisan politics

The Malta Union of Teachers said today that it regretted that the new Learning Outcomes Framework had become the subject of partisan politics

It confirmed that it has been in talks with the Ministry for Education about various concerns raised by its members. They included the uncertainty felt by teachers in the primary and secondary sector and the varying versions of information reaching teachers and other educators during training sessions, or information meetings, which was creating an atmosphere of resentment an.

"Both the Ministry and the Union agreed that the LOF system in our compulsory schooling classes is not just a reform, but it is a change in mentality and culture. Both sides also agreed that for the LOF to be successful it needs a careful implementation strategy and an agreement on conditions of work," the union said.

"It is thus with great regret that the MUT notes that such a delicate issue, which found a basis of agreement, became the subject of a partisan controversy.

"While the Union appreciates that politicians and political parties have their own agenda, it repeats its appeal for the umpteenth time that education policies that can ultimately shape Malta's...