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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 26 Jun 2007 : 19:02:08
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TEACHERS SPEAK OUT
The Voluntary Services Overseas, (VSO) has carried out a brilliant and up to date policy research on Teachers' motivation and perceptions of their profession. The result of the document is contained in a 45 page Pamphlet, covering as many aspects of the profession as is practically possible.
The work had been pioneered by such personalities as David Clamp (Country Director) and Nuha Jatta (Education Programme Manager) of VSO- The Gambia and Lucy Jenks, Stephen Sara Cowan, Nock and others, of VSO International.
The research, however, maintains that the views expressed in the report are representative of individuals who participated in the research and may not necessarily reflect the views of VSO The Gambia or VSO International.
This study had given a summary of Recommendations on terms and conditions of service of teachers in The Gambia such as;
- Improved salary conditions should be taken into account;
- Allowances and social assistance schemes to improve security for teachers;
- Health insurance scheme for teachers;
- Payment of school fees of the children of teachers;
- Housing schemes to encourage teachers to stay in the profession
- Maternity leave conditions should be increased to a minimum of six months and should include all female teachers;
- Late payment should no longer be an issue of concern for teachers. Systems of payment should ensure timely and appropriate payment of all teachers. Information on payment should be made clear and readily available to teachers.
More recommendations were made on Training and Professional Development, Teacher Distribution, Teachers' Voice and Professional Relationships, School facilities, as well as on status and value.
The reality of teachers was highlighted in the report. For example, teachers feel that they are not appropriately remunerated for the civil service salary scale at a higher grade than many other trained civil servants, in other ways they feel they do not have access to the same benefits. They believe the conditions of nurses were more favorable due to the provision of furnished accommodation etc, levels of payment for nurses working double shifts or over time.
The fact was highlighted that teachers educate other children but lamented that they could not afford to educate their own children; that people see teaching as a stepping stone that you can teach up to retirement but still not have the finances to get a plot of land for a compound, etc, are all contributing factors demotivating teachers, the report revealed.
The document would capture the interest of anyone interested in the development or advancement of education in the Gambia. This is why all those who are involved in one way or the other should not only read but study the document. It is really a document/report meant to offer practical solutions to real problems encountered by those who are entrusted to guide and educate the young and tender members of our society. So it is a concern for all.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 72/2007, 22-24 June, 2007
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2007 : 11:08:41
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| THANKS FOR THIS, i will try to look on the web for it. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2007 : 19:52:51
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I would like to read it this weekend as I am hoping to join VSO in GAmbia.
Where cna I get hold of it? |
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Momodou
Denmark
11833 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2007 : 20:14:28
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Enquire at the nearest VSO |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2007 : 00:22:19
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| G.Bev - Google it & read it...Teachers speak out. |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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