“Master’s” profession

11 December 2007

Commenting on the move to make teaching a “ Master’s” profession, Steve Sinnott, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Europe’s largest teaching union said:

“It is excellent news that the Government are seeking to enhance teacher professionalism.

“Teaching being a profession in which teachers are expected to hold a Masters Degree is an idea whose time has come.

“We need to ensure that the Master’s qualification is integrated into initial teacher training courses and continuing professional development.  Master’s Degrees need to be developed as they have in Finland, reflecting qualified teachers practical knowledge and pedagogy”.