Primary Education in Malta. Project No. 8: "Innovation in Primary Education."

Overview & Synopsis

Elementary education in Malta is briefly discussed in terms of: (1) recent innovative developments; (2) Malta's education system; and (3) areas of innovation in primary schools. Section 1 concerns compulsory education and special education in primary schools. Section 2 discusses the expansion of kindergarten education and the organizational structure of primary education. Section 3 covers the primary school curriculum, the structure of classes, pupil assessment and promotion policy, teacher education, in-service teacher education, the role of school inspectors, school-home communication, and the main objectives of innovation in primary education on Malta. (RH)