TEACHERS in Sarawak will have the opportunity to do postgraduate courses at local universities.
State Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Ministry carried out preliminary discussions with public universities, which included Swinburne, Curtin and University of Technology Sarawak, on the matter.
Its deputy minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said there were teachers who did not have postgraduate degrees due to several reasons.
“There are several factors that pose constraints or do not really motivate these teachers.
“Among them are limited opportunities for Sarawak teachers to further their studies at the postgraduate level.
“Secondly, if they pursue it independently, they have to travel to the peninsula for additional classes or distance learning,” he said after the closing ceremony of the Persidangan Guru Muda Sarawak (PGMS) 2024 at University of Technology Sarawak (UTS).
If the discussion proved fruitful, he said opportunities for the teachers to pursue postgraduate studies would be expanded.
On the Persatuan Aspirasi Guru Sarawak (PAGS), Dr Annuar said the association, established this year, has conducted various workshops for teachers.
“It has 10 resolutions, three of which focused on facilities and dilapidated schools and most importantly, a resolution regarding the Dual Language Programme (DLP), which I will review with the ministry and other matters regarding the programme.
“What has been concluded today, the ministry will take note of and take follow-up actions for the benefit of Sarawak students.
“We will also have a programme to enhance educational achievement and help Sarawakian children improve their educational standards,” he added.
