Malta Union Of Teachers Calls For Consultation Before Proposed Curriculum Reform

Big changes could be coming to what students learn in schools across Malta, following discussions about a possible reform of the national curriculum.

Education Minister Byron Camilleri recently referred to the possibility of revising the curriculum, which plays a central role in determining what students are taught and how education is structured.

The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has since responded to the proposal, noting that the last major review of Malta’s National Curriculum Framework was published in 2012, meaning more than 14 years have passed since the current framework was introduced.

While acknowledging that curriculum changes may be necessary to keep education relevant in a rapidly changing world, the MUT said reforms must consider students’ overall development, future career prospects and the skills they will need in the years ahead.

The union also called for an evaluation of current teaching and assessment methods before introducing any new approaches. It pointed to the need to review systems such as the Learning Outcomes approach and school-based assessment, which were introduced in recent years but have not yet undergone a full evaluation.

The MUT stressed that educators and key stakeholders must be involved throughout the process, arguing that teachers’ expertise is essential when shaping changes that will affect students, families and schools.

The union also raised concerns about the current state of curricular structures within the Education Ministry, including vacancies in specialist roles and the need for stronger expertise to support any reform.

It remains unclear which subjects, syllabi or areas of the education system could be affected by the proposed changes. The MUT said any future reform should place students at the centre of educational decisions.

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