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McCONALOGUE CALLS FOR JUNIOR CERT REFORM TO BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE YEAR

written by Stephen Maguire July 13, 2014
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Fianna Fáil Education spokesperson Charlie McConalogue has called on new Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan to engage meaningfully with secondary school teachers over Junior Cert reform.

Charlie McConalogue TD

Charlie McConalogue TD

The Donegal TD said the government has allowed this row to rumble on for far too long.

“Minister O’Sullivan needs to make a clean break from the policy of her predecessor, start taking the concerns of teachers seriously and agree to enter discussions on a compromise. Announcing a one year suspension of the start of the changes would be significant statement of willingness to engage,” he said.

He added the new Minister cannot ignore teacher concerns about the outright removal of all independent assessment at Junior Cert level.

“Nor should she ignore the independent advice of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, which proposed a mix of school-based and State-based assessment in its proposals for Junior Cert reform. She should also be aware that Minister Quinn failed to provide adequate time for proper teacher training on the changes that he is expected them to introduce from September next.

“Minister O’Sullivan must not attempt to implement the reforms unilaterally. She needs to announce a one year suspension of the changes, engage with teachers, back away from abolishing all independent assessment and start considering a compromise”.

McCONALOGUE CALLS FOR JUNIOR CERT REFORM TO BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE YEAR was last modified: July 13th, 2014 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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