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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Set up special committee to address teachers' burdens, says NUTP
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged that a special committee be set up immediately to address burdens faced by teachers, in line with the Education Ministry's intention to reduce stress faced by educators. Its president, Aminuddin Awang ( pic ) said the issue regarding the burden of duties faced by teachers was not new, but a longstanding issue plaguing teachers, and added that the special committee was vital to provide practical recommendations to the government after making a nationwide comprehensive study. "NUTP really hopes that the special committee can be set up to find a way to overcome the issue of the overburden of duties faced by teachers. NUTP would like to reiterate that the burden refers to teachers being forced to perform duties beyond the scope of their professional duties," he said when contacted by Bernama on Friday (July 11). He was commenting on the Education Ministry's measure outlining seven initiatives to reduce the burden on teachers, including abolishing non-high impact activities, appointing non-teachers as examination invigilators and reducing the frequency of school administration reviews under the Malaysian Education Quality Standards. Aminuddin pointed out that the initiatives were suggestions made by the National Education Advisory Council session 2023/2025 that were implemented since February last year. "The initiatives did help reduce the burden of teachers, but there are still many improvements that need to be made. "Such efforts actually cannot be done simultaneously and requires several phases, such as quick wins, medium-range phases and long term phases, and those seven initiatives can be considered as falling under the quick wins phase," he said. Meanwhile, National Parents Teachers Association Consultative Council president Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Hasan said it was vital that the initiatives be monitored continuously to ensure they achieved their goal, and suggested that administrative assistants be increased in schools to handle non-academic duties that were placed on teachers. "Teachers are supposed to be able to focuse on teaching and learning, increasing their competencies through research and to inculcate a reading culture. "If we have laboratory assistants and information technology assistants, then we need to ensure their ratio is adequate so that teachers can focus on teaching and learning, (and) studies on this matter need to be done," he said, adding that it was better for teachers to focus on helping their students master the reading, writing and arithmetic than burdening them with non-teaching duties. - Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Teaching or paperwork? NUTP pushes for MoE task force to tackle workload crisis
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to establish a special committee to comprehensively resolve the long-standing issue of excessive teacher workloads. Its president, Aminuddin Awang, said about 418,000 teachers nationwide continue to face heavy workloads, often being assigned tasks unrelated to their core professional responsibilities. 'We hope MoE will take immediate and comprehensive action. This issue has persisted for years, yet many teachers, especially at the grassroots level, still feel the burden of having to carry out non-teaching duties,' he said during a press conference held in conjunction with NUTP's Mid-Term Review for the 2023–2026 session in Teluk Bahang here today. The three-day meeting, which began last Saturday, also highlighted nine other key issues that will be submitted to the government, including the MoE and the Public Service Department (JPA), for further consideration. Aminuddin noted that one of the major contributors to the workload is the user-unfriendly online data entry system, which complicates administrative tasks. He added that teaching assistants assigned to schools with over 1,500 students have not significantly eased the burden, as many teachers still handle administrative duties in the school office. The union also called for clear guidelines to prevent non-urgent disruptions outside official working hours. Aminuddin said teachers are often contacted via WhatsApp or Telegram by school administrators or district education offices with tasks that could be addressed during regular work hours. He further urged the government to increase funding for substitute teachers in Budget 2026, citing a critical shortage when permanent teachers are on maternity leave, pilgrimage, or other approved absences. NUTP also raised concerns over the ongoing shortage of teachers due to retirements and the addition of new classes. The union called on the MoE to review staffing policies, particularly those affecting the career progression of primary school headmasters and senior assistants, who are currently limited to grades DG13 and DG14. — Bernama
The Sun
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
NUTP urges special committee to tackle teacher workload
GEORGE TOWN: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has called on the Ministry of Education (MoE) to form a special committee to address the persistent issue of excessive workloads faced by teachers nationwide. NUTP president Aminuddin Awang highlighted that around 418,000 teachers continue to struggle with non-teaching tasks, affecting their core responsibilities. Speaking at a press conference during NUTP's Mid-Term Review for the 2023–2026 session in Teluk Bahang, Aminuddin stressed the need for immediate action. 'This issue has been ongoing for years, yet many teachers, especially at the grassroots level, still bear the burden of administrative duties unrelated to teaching,' he said. Among the key concerns raised was the inefficient online data entry system, which adds unnecessary complexity to teachers' workloads. Aminuddin noted that even teaching assistants in schools with over 1,500 students have not sufficiently alleviated the problem, as many educators still handle office tasks. The union also urged clearer guidelines to prevent non-urgent communications outside working hours. 'Teachers are frequently contacted via WhatsApp or Telegram for tasks that could be addressed during official hours,' Aminuddin said. Additionally, NUTP called for increased funding for substitute teachers in Budget 2026, citing shortages when permanent staff take leave. The union also raised concerns over teacher shortages due to retirements and new class additions, urging the MoE to review staffing policies affecting career progression for primary school headmasters and senior assistants. – Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
NUTP calls for special committee to address teacher workload
GEORGE TOWN: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the Education Ministry (MoE) to establish a special committee to comprehensively resolve the long-standing issue of excessive workload on teachers. Its president, Aminuddin Awang, said about 418,000 teachers nationwide continue to face heavy workloads, often being assigned tasks unrelated to their core professional responsibilities. "We hope MoE will take immediate and comprehensive action. This issue has persisted for years, yet many teachers, especially at the grassroots level, still feel the burden of having to carry out non-teaching duties," he said during a press conference held in conjunction with NUTP's Mid-Term Review for the 2023–2026 session in Teluk Bahang here today (July 7). The three-day meeting, which began last Saturday, also highlighted nine other key issues that will be submitted to the government, including the MoE and the Public Service Department (JPA), for further consideration. Aminuddin noted that one of the major contributors to the workload is the user-unfriendly online data entry system, which complicates administrative tasks. He added that teaching assistants assigned to schools with over 1,500 students have not significantly eased the burden, as many teachers still handle administrative duties in the school office. The union also called for clear guidelines to prevent non-urgent disruptions outside official working hours. Aminuddin said teachers are often contacted via WhatsApp or Telegram by school administrators or district education offices with tasks that could be addressed during regular work hours. He further urged the government to increase funding for substitute teachers in Budget 2026, citing a critical shortage when permanent teachers are on maternity leave, pilgrimage, or other approved absences. NUTP also raised concerns over the ongoing shortage of teachers due to retirements and the addition of new classes. The union called on the MoE to review staffing policies, particularly those affecting the career progression of primary school headmasters and senior assistants, who are currently limited to grades DG13 and DG14. — BERNAMA
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
NUTP Calls For Special Committee To Address Teacher Workload
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 (Bernama) -- The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to establish a special committee to comprehensively resolve the long-standing issue of excessive teacher workloads. Its president, Aminuddin Awang, said about 418,000 teachers nationwide continue to face heavy workloads, often being assigned tasks unrelated to their core professional responsibilities. 'We hope MoE will take immediate and comprehensive action. This issue has persisted for years, yet many teachers, especially at the grassroots level, still feel the burden of having to carry out non-teaching duties,' he said during a press conference held in conjunction with NUTP's Mid-Term Review for the 2023–2026 session in Teluk Bahang here today. The three-day meeting, which began last Saturday, also highlighted nine other key issues that will be submitted to the government, including the MoE and the Public Service Department (JPA), for further consideration. Aminuddin noted that one of the major contributors to the workload is the user-unfriendly online data entry system, which complicates administrative tasks. He added that teaching assistants assigned to schools with over 1,500 students have not significantly eased the burden, as many teachers still handle administrative duties in the school office. The union also called for clear guidelines to prevent non-urgent disruptions outside official working hours. Aminuddin said teachers are often contacted via WhatsApp or Telegram by school administrators or district education offices with tasks that could be addressed during regular work hours. He further urged the government to increase funding for substitute teachers in Budget 2026, citing a critical shortage when permanent teachers are on maternity leave, pilgrimage, or other approved absences.
