INSTRUCTIONS
Use the information and data provided to discuss the following questions.
Focus questions
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Is the shortage of teachers already a reality or a risk in Samoa if so in which levels or subject areas?
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What measures are in place to attract the best people to the profession?
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Are there measures being taken to improve salaries, social status, and working conditions for teachers? What are they?
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Are there measures to support teachers’ pre-and in-service training, as well as their leadership, autonomy, and professional development? What are they?
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Is the deployment and distribution of teachers equitable across your country?
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What is being done about it?
Overarching question
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What transformative actions can Samoa put in place to address the shortage of teachers, capacity development, and qualifications in certain year levels and subject areas? Some examples provided
• Virtual learning and development
• Micro-qualifications
• Fast track programs for teachers
• Live streaming
• Moodle
• Zoom
• Others -
What national policies should be put in place to manage the distribution hire and recruitment of teachers in order to address equity across Samoa?