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Education Mandates A Worrying Trend – PPTA
The National Party’s recent announcement that it will mandate how reading must be taught is the latest in a seriously concerning trend, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua acting president.
“These policy announcements seem designed to paint a picture of decisiveness and taking control, and have not been well thought through.
“We are deeply concerned about
these policies being put into law. What happens, for
example, when new evidence or research comes to light about
another best practice method of teaching?
Where is the
flexibility, the recognition of the different learning needs
of tamariki and rangatahi and the acknowledgement of
teachers as professionals who know how to
teach?
“The way in which education, particularly in the school sector, is increasingly becoming a political football – where policies are being created seemingly on the hoof with the aim of winning votes rather than improving teaching and learning – is really worrying.
“We urge all political parties to develop policies that are clearly and carefully thought through and that put the needs of tamariki and rangatahi first.”
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