Decision on extra teacher-training places delayed

THE Department of Education has delayed a decision on proposals it sought for extra teacher-training places from a leading college, despite the shortage of primary school staff.

Decision on extra teacher-training places delayed

Froebel College of Education in Dublin submitted an outline of a three-year part-time postgraduate course to Education Minister Noel Dempsey’s officials last May.

The department had sought suggestions from the teacher-training colleges for a modular course to enable the estimated 280 primary teachers without qualifications to qualify properly.

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