ASTI: pro rata payment detrimental

The Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI) says pro rata payment to teachers on the basis of their students exam results may adversely affect the Irish educational system.

ASTI President, PJ Sheehy, said exam results may not be an indication of professional performance.

He added that such a method could not take into account the school environment, or levels of student intake. He said that education is about the development of the 'whole person'.

"The fact is that for some students even sitting the Leaving Certificate Examination is a huge achievement," he said.