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The purpose of this regulation is not only to protect the professional integrity and to safeguard its expected practices but also to protect pupils and the young generation. The document addresses the relevant issues, for instance race, ethnicity, discrimination, disability etc., and the possible course of actions for teachers, employers and parents. A new educational system will replace the current system after 2012. General Teaching Council for England (GCTE), with the help of education ministry, is trying to introduce a fair and effective system.
However, there are issues to be addressed. For instance, what risks are involved if it is taken as granted that the government is responsible for the ‘accountability’ of profession. Since, performance and conduct of a teacher is being judged at the institution level, consistency is another issue. The regulations for teachers are designed to make sure that they meet the basic induction requirements and satisfy the needs of schools and pupils. Even though it is argued that the bureaucratic process hinders the availability of good teachers, these legislations are introduced to improve the quality of teaching through on-going training programs for teachers.
This ensures the availability of high quality teachers for all schools. Tutoring is well respected, well paid and a rewarding profession. It is the most effective way to develop pupils’ academic as well as personal skills. . Years of education and training develop an insight but real environment make them understand the actual needs of the students. They not only have to have the subject knowledge but they need to know the psychology of young people. They should be able to define in-class rules and create a secure environment.
Teachers are solely responsible for their career growth by planning and executing their professional trainings for further enhancement. In the recent past much more emphasis is placed on teacher’s reflection and self-evaluation. The revolutionizing global environment demands greater exposure of different cultures and civilizations. The “Equality Strategy”, introduced in 2010, outlines principals which demands strong commitments from both public and private education institutions. The legislation introduced from time to time empowers teachers to discipline the students.
Working on the same lines government has brought new and amended bills to not only regulate teachers but also to provide career growth, professional security, higher pay scales and better retirement plans. Government has also planned to align its work force with the economic requirements. Many projects are in operation in an effort to reduce the skill gap in the labor market. There are specific goals set to achieve by 2020 to train and prepare educational institutions for future needs. For science subjects, an individual has to be graduated from one of the accredited universities.
A hiring institution is responsible to offer career oriented training programs. A performance management system should be in place to appraise the performance of its teachers. All teachers are reviewed in the lifelong learning sector on the basis
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