Change the system
Teachers salaries may be low compared to other professions, but how many teachers working today are real professionals, and capable of imparting reliable information ("Teachers across the UAE will now require licence", Gulf News, September 11)? I believe that most of them are housewives who just want to bring in additional income for the family, as the cost of living is very high. Today, schools are probably giving greater importance to the standard of education, as it affects the image and reputation of the school. But isn't it important to provide high quality education to pupils, starting at the kindergarten level, instead of pressurising them in high school? Parents either assist young children in studying or send them for tuitions to get extra help and understand the course material. The curriculum is extremely tough, and it is equally hard to score well. I believe professional teachers would never think of the remuneration that is being offered, but will instead make sure that their students excel in studies and extracurricular activities. When pupils studying in the Gulf visit India, they are always found to be lagging behind the pupils who are currently studying there. Most Indian-based schools find expatriate pupils not up to the mark, and request them to take tailored entrance examinations. This attitude needs to change.
From Mr Prasanna Narayan
Sharjah
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