Canterbury Christ Church University Launches Manifestos for Health and Teacher Education

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Staff and students from Canterbury Christ Church University participated in the launches of two manifestos, A Manifesto for Health Education and A Manifesto for Teacher Education, published by university think tank million+, at the House of Commons. The manifestos call on political parties to recognize the roles of universities in health and social care education and initial teacher education. Debra Teasdale, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, highlighted the importance of the event in raising students' awareness about their future in the professions and in providing a platform for universities to speak with potential government ministers on addressing issues in healthcare professional education. William Stow, Head of the School of Teacher Education and Development, welcomed the focus on the role of universities in educator training and development, emphasizing the need for systemic investment in teacher training and ongoing professional development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The two manifestos, A Manifesto for Health Education and A Manifesto for Teacher Education, were launched at the House of Commons by university think tank million+.
  • The manifestos call on all political parties to recognize the roles of universities in health and social care education and initial teacher education.
  • The event provided a platform for students to become politically aware about their future in the professions.
  • Debra Teasdale, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, emphasized the importance of the event in addressing issues in healthcare professional education.
  • William Stow, Head of the School of Teacher Education and Development, highlighted the need for systemic investment in teacher training and ongoing professional development.
  • The manifestos report a crisis in teacher supply, recruitment, and retention, and urge systemic investment in the training and ongoing professional development of all teachers.
  • The event was attended by seven Primary Education students from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Statistics:

  • 2 manifestos were launched: A Manifesto for Health Education and A Manifesto for Teacher Education.
  • 50% of all teachers leave the profession within 5 years of their training.
  • The event was held at the House of Commons.
  • 7 Primary Education students attended the event from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Sources:

  • "A Manifesto for Health Education" - published by million+.
  • "A Manifesto for Teacher Education" - published by million+.
  • Canterbury Christ Church University.