Unscheduled teacher transfers in EP disrupts lessons- Teachers’ Union
View(s):Unscheduled teacher transfers in the Eastern Province (EP) by Provincial authorities, has disrupted Educational activities in the region, officials said.
Under the existing regulations, teachers were expected to make transfer requests in May or June and thereafter, the schedule is sent to the Zonal Educational Directors for a final decision, if there were no objections.
However, midyear transfers have been effected, disrupting the Grade 5 Scholarship exam preparations, as well as GCE (O/L) classes. General Secretary- EP Tamil Teachers Association, S. Jeyaraja, condemning the action, said the transfers not only disturb the students, but also cause inconvenience to the teachers and their families. “Some of them have sought court assistance to stay the transfers,” he said.
Some Ampara District teachers had obtained a court order to stay their transfers. “As a union, we appeal to the Govt to have a clear policy, when they decide on such transfers,” he added. – PCK