Critiques by FDP Saar on education system flaws: 'Learning begins in the classroom - not during job training'
Saar FDP Proposes Educational Offensive to Address Growing Support Needs
In response to the findings of the KOFA study on the growing support needs of less capable trainees, the Saar FDP has called for an educational offensive. The party's spokesperson on vocational training, Christian Brill, has highlighted serious flaws in school preparation for vocational training.
The Saar FDP's proposals aim to create an education system that can fulfill its task and keep the promise of upward mobility in society. According to Brill, the system should not be a red flag for companies stepping in to address school system failures. Instead, businesses should not be responsible for fixing fundamental educational deficits.
The Saar FDP's proposed educational offensive focuses on three main areas: career orientation, targeted support, and reliable teaching.
Career Orientation
The Saar FDP advocates for mandatory career orientation from grade 6, including shop class and practical days in businesses. This measure is designed to help students match their skills and interests with career opportunities.
Targeted Support
The Saar FDP wants to provide tailored assistance to trainees who face learning or skill challenges. They believe that less capable young people need better guidance, not lower demands. The party supports the expansion of successful programs like assisted training, but wants them to be practical, streamlined, and better coordinated with local businesses.
Reliable Teaching
The Saar FDP calls for reliable teaching instead of lesson cancellations. They propose targeted hiring, flexible work schedules, and modern teaching methods to ensure quality, consistent instruction. This move is aimed at better preparing trainees and reducing dropout or failure rates.
Relief for Training Companies
The Saar FDP wants to provide relief and support for training companies that take on additional tasks like tutoring, social work, or individual support. Training begins in school, according to the Saar FDP, and it's time for Saarland's politics to take this connection seriously.
The Saar FDP's proposed educational offensive does not specify the methods or resources to be used. However, they emphasize the need for simple tools to ensure help gets where it's needed: in the workplace, with the trainer, with the trainees.
It's worth noting that over 70% of training companies already support less capable young people with their own measures, according to the KOFA study. Moreover, more than half of the companies in the study wish for additional external support.
The Saar FDP believes that those who want to work and make an effort should not fail due to a state-caused false start. They call for an education system that opens opportunities, not cements them. The party wants an education system that can address language, math, and learning weaknesses, and provide the foundation for a successful career.
In line with the Saar FDP's proposed educational offensive, personal growth and self-development can be fostered through the implementation of career orientation starting from grade 6, including shop class and practical days in businesses, as well as targeted support for trainees who face learning or skill challenges. This targeted support aims to give less capable young people appropriate guidance, ensuring they can reach their full potential and engage in effective personal growth through effective education and self-development.
