The Gozo University group (GUG) said in a statement this afternoon that it “strongly urges the Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to continue their course in Gozo and strive to receive adequate treatment for the duration of this course.”

Around 20 Maltese are having to follow the course in Gozo because not enough places were available on the course in Malta, this entails a commute to Malta either once or twice a week.

GUG stressed “that this initiative is a commendable one in terms of education: “Since there are 20 LSA training posts left vacant in Gozo while the same number of extra candidates are found in Malta, it does make sense to offer the course for these students in Gozo.”

GUG added, “in reality, these students will get more attention in the classroom due to a higher teacher-to-student ratio; this will give their academic and practical progress more space to grow than if they have to follow a course in Malta in which the number of attendees would exceed the usual limits. On the other hand, we also support the use of video conferences where it is applicable.”

“While we, as GUG support this scheme, we understand that commuting to Gozo could create economical strain for these students; therefore, we urge that they be given adequate financial support to continue their studies, if this is not already in place,” GUG concluded.

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