Software instead of a teacher – LaPresse.ca

The student at Howard S. Billings school interviewed by CTV, which unveiled this case, was not to complain. Since this is a language program that teaches him – the Rosetta Stone software – the courts have never been easier, has he said to the camera, and his grades have never been better.

Her mother does not hear well. The software, very mild, never gives homework or lessons. And the Department does not he requires 100 annual hours of French second-language courses?

It was impossible to reach yesterday the president of the New Frontiers School Board. Too busy to prepare the parents’ meeting last night, we had is it said.

In a statement, the New Frontiers School Board, however, confirmed that it has difficulty in finding new teacher for French courses as a second language for her Secondary 5 class at Howard S. Billings school. “In fact, our board consistently has difficulty finding teachers of French as a Second Language” is written.

The school board added that using the software fits perfectly in the methods alternative teaching that emphasizes that school. It ensures that students are fully prepared for their final exams in June.

Like The Jetsons

Sylvain Mallette, President of the Autonomous Federation of Education, believes that this is a bit strong coffee. “It makes me think of the American animated television series The Jetsons. There was a robot in there, Rosie, who omnipotent, was absolutely everything in the house: the kitchen, the care of children … “

True, schools sometimes have difficulty recruiting teachers in a given subject, but in this case, he notes, a school board may still apply to the Ministry a provisional teaching license. So much teachers may not have a Bachelor of Education degree under his belt, but they are nevertheless allowed to do the class if they hold a degree in literature, for example.

“And after, school boards are wondering why some people want their abolition!”

Richard Goldfinch, president of the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers for English school boards, finds this story rather “scary”.

It is true, he said, it can sometimes be difficult to retain teachers. “But I wonder if we made a real effort in this case,” he said.

In his opinion, this story speaks volumes about the lack of promotion of the teaching profession.