THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
CHANGES IN TEACHING STAFFS. DEPUTATION TO MINISTER. WELLINGTON, March 30. A deputation waited on the Minister of Education (Mr R. A. Wright) urging a conference of educational bodies to discuss the problem of the substitute teacher, and the constant changes in teaching staffs. The speakers laid stress on the injustice to children of constant changes, which kept pupils back and prevented the team spirit among teachers. Figures were quoted in support of these arguments. The Minister admitted that there was no argument about the bad results of constant changes, but pointed out that could not prevent retirements and sickness. He could not go to Cabinet without knowing what it would cost to ensure permanence. Mr T. B. Strong (Director of Education) said the principal complaint was in regard to substitute teachers, and it was a fact that changes had been more frequent than the department had anticipated; and it looked is if a subssitute should be made to remain for a year, as with proba tioners. Every year 6CO vacancies occurred by death, retirement, or marriage, and these vacancies had to be filled. The department was endeavouring to grapple ■with the retardation of children, which ■wag due to many causes. , The Minister agreed to arrange a conference as requested.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3864, 3 April 1928, Page 33
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212THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Otago Witness, Issue 3864, 3 April 1928, Page 33
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