Joint TUI/ASTI statement on today's Junior Cycle talks

By piofficer, Wednesday, 14th January 2015 | 0 comments

Talks on the Junior Cycle impasse took place today between the second level teacher unions and the Minister for Education and Skills and her officials.

The unions reiterated their principled position in relation to external, state certified assessment and the capacity at system and school level to accommodate the changes proposed.

It was stated that teachers support a first class Junior Cycle for all students, including a move away from a reliance on final written examinations and the promotion of different types of assessment, including more practical, project and portfolio work.

Regrettably, there remains a considerable difference between the two respective positions.

Both sides agreed to engage in further discussions. However, we remain resolute in our opposition to significant elements of the proposals, a position overwhelmingly supported by 27,000 second level teachers.

A further day of strike action is scheduled for Thursday, 22nd January.

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