60% of NZ principals report new teachers as unprepared; ERO recommends improving initial teacher education.
New Zealand's PPTA Te Wehengarua president, Chris Abercrombie, emphasized the importance of high-quality training and support for new teachers, following an Education Review Office (ERO) report suggesting that 60% of principals interviewed claimed new teachers were unprepared for their roles. ERO recommended strengthening initial teacher education programs, promoting consistency among providers, and implementing paid placements for trainee teachers to improve overall support for new educators.
May 12, 2024
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