BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Isabel Education Authority is currently reviewing teachers’ appraisal applications submitted to the office last year, in an effort to improve the appraisal process and ensure deserving teachers receive approval.
Teachers and education officers gathered at Visena School yesterday to examine appraisal documents and address issues identified in the submissions.
Speaking to Island Sun, Reuben Dotho said officers from the education authority are now visiting teachers in their respective schools to go through the appraisal instruments with them.
He explained that the move was necessary because many of the applications submitted were poorly completed, making it difficult for the authority to recommend them for approval.
“In most cases, we did receive appraisal applications, but most of the applications were incorrectly filled, making it difficult for us to make recommendations for approval,” Dotho said.
“Those who filled the application correctly did get confirmation,” he added.
Dotho said the Isabel Education Office has often been accused of delaying teachers’ appraisals, but stressed that the main issue lies with the incorrect completion of forms by applicants.
“This is the reason why we have to go to schools to carry out teachers’ appraisals,” he said.
He further explained that teachers’ appraisals are supposed to be conducted annually, but the process has been delayed over the years due to budget constraints.
Despite the challenges, Dotho said the Isabel Education Authority is committed to strengthening its appraisal system to ensure hardworking teachers are treated fairly and recognised for their efforts.
He said improving the system will help ensure that justice is served to teachers who continue to contribute positively to education in Isabel Province.
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