Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 May 2001

Vol. 535 No. 1

Written Answers - Student Teachers.

Róisín Shortall

Question:

674 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the guidelines or rules covering the inspection of student teachers while on teaching practice; the course of action available to student teachers who feel that they have been unfairly and inappropriately treated by such inspections; if he has received any complaints in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12218/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

The guidelines or rules covering the inspection of student teachers while on teaching practice are an internal matter for the individual colleges of education. A student teacher who feels that she or he has been unfairly and inappropriately treated during such an inspection should complain directly to the college management authorities.

I have not received any complaint in this regard.