New regulation on the employment of teachers in Montenegro: Scoring according to clear criteria?

With this act, the secretary of the ministry, Marko Šljukić, emphasized, on Boje jutra on TV Vijesti, that the goal is to prevent employment along political, family or personal lines.

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Božović and Šljukić, Photo: Prinscreen/Colors of the Morning
Božović and Šljukić, Photo: Prinscreen/Colors of the Morning
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The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation of Montenegro has adopted a new regulation on scoring candidates for employment in education, introducing a clearly defined evaluation system of up to 100 points. With this act, the Secretary of the Ministry, Marko Šljukić, emphasized, on Boje jutra on TV Vijesti, that the goal is to prevent employment along political, family or personal lines.

"This is our response to all criticism that employment in education occurs beyond criteria and standards. Now we clearly know how each candidate is evaluated," said Šljukić.

According to the new regulations, candidates will be scored according to several key criteria. The average grade from the studies carries up to 40 points, while the length of studies can bring up to 15 points. The position of the university in international rankings is valued with up to 20 points, and the interview carries up to 25 points. The interview is, by the way, divided into three segments: pedagogical abilities, which carry 12 points, motivation and professional development, which are worth 7 points, and communication skills, which are valued with 6 points.

Radomir Božović, president of the Education Union, welcomes the adoption of the rulebook, emphasizing that they have been asking for the introduction of these criteria for years, but notes that the union was not consulted during the drafting of the rulebook.

"The union was not invited or consulted, which is not right. We were the most vocal in calling for this system to be introduced," said Božović. He adds that the new rulebook is better than not having one at all. However, he believes that it could be improved by introducing additional criteria, such as the length of fixed-term employment and the waiting time at the office.

Šljukić believes that the new system is designed to ensure objectivity in employment.

"The commission in each school has three members, and its scoring only makes up a quarter of the total points. Candidates with a high average and a degree from a relevant faculty can hardly be deprived of their rights," concluded Šljukić.

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