Mr Blunkett's failure to stop the teaching brain drain

Article Abstract:

The UK government's new Green Paper on education recognizes the fact that teachers are the key element in improving educational standards. It acknowledges that new approaches must be taken to recruiting teachers and that this will require additional funding. However, there are insufficient funds for an across-the-board pay rise for teachers. Education Secretary David Blunkett is holding up industry as an example of performance-related pay, which the government now appears to be planning to apply to most of the teaching profession. However, many companies are now turning away from performance-related pay and towards employee morale and workplace dynamics.

United Kingdom, Public affairs, Column, Social policy, Teachers, Recruiting

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A-levels fail to make the grade

Article Abstract:

High academic achievement in the Advanced-level (A-level) examination does not necessarily indicate a student will be successful at university, say some professors. A-level students are discouraged from risky creative thinking and are rewarded for mechanically stating the facts. The overall educational well-being of students is adversely affected by the way they are taught to cram information to pass exams rather than educated to ask questions. The narrow scope of A-levels has also been criticised by some leading educationalists.

Analysis, General education

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Remaking the grade

Article Abstract:

The Advanced Level (A-level) examination is important for entering university or obtaining work in the United Kingdom, and students may sometimes be disappointed with their results. There is an appeals system, but it is easier if the school applies than if a parent makes the appeal. Scools can ask for a sample of scripts to be remarked, and the fees is refunded if errors are found. The Independent Appeals Authority for Schools Examinations will deal with cases, but parents first have to approach the examination board.

Educational tests, Educational tests and measurements

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