Over 200 teachers fail to report, reject placement in S'wak, says ministry
06 Mar 2023 09:52pm
The ministry, in response to an oral question on the Parliament website today, informed that the 3,227 one-off teachers included 2,621 permanent teachers and 606 teachers who were appointed on contract basis for placement in Sarawak. Pic for illustration purposes
The ministry, in response to an oral question on the Parliament website today, informed that the 3,227 one-off teachers included 2,621 permanent teachers and 606 teachers who were appointed on contract basis for placement in Sarawak.
"The recruitment of teachers will be carried out continuously from time to time depending on vacancies available and the need for subject choices," according to the ministry.
This was in reply to a question from Ahmad Johnie Zawawi (GPS-Igan) on the the number of one-off and contract teachers who did not report for work or had rejected the offer to teach in Sarawak and the steps taken by ministry to fill the vacancies.
According to the ministry, Sarawak-born teachers are given priority to be placed in the state based on vacancies available and subject options requirement.
For professional development of new teachers, ministry has implemented the New Teacher Development Programme to assist and enable new teachers to adapt to the school environment, culture and community.
"New teachers also receive continuous guidance from mentor teachers in improving their professional competence, especially skills and expertise to ensure that learning and teaching (PdP) can be delivered more effectively," the ministry said. -Bernama
