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Loss of 140 teaching postions in Primary Sector

Creachadóir · 2008-03-08 16:18:34

This is a very disappointing revelation, as it shows that the government have no intention of reducing class sizes as was promised before the election. In fact, class sizes will definitely rise if this predicted loss is true. The Irish Times predicted that the average class size will rise from 26 to 27, and as this the…

08-03-2008 5:18pm

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This is a very disappointing revelation, as it shows that the government have no intention of reducing class sizes as was promised before the election. In fact, class sizes will definitely rise if this predicted loss is true. The Irish Times predicted that the average class size will rise from 26 to 27, and as this the average class size, one can imagine that the teachers who presently teach classes of 30+ will also find extra bodies in their classrooms! This article in The Irish Examiner details why I am so angry about this predicted loss of jobs.

http://www.examiner.ie/irishexaminer/pages/story.aspx-qqqg=ireland-qqqm=ireland-qqqa=ireland-qqqid=57183-qqqx=1.asp

How are teachers supposed to help individuals and get to know their students on a personal level if this is the case. How can teachers supervise at break time in an effective manner, if they're thin on the ground. The government constantly make cut-backs that effect the weakest members of our society; people with special needs, the elderly, the sick. Why am I surprised that they are now turning their back on children.

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