By combining the assessments with cluster-based teacher training and support, learning outcomes improved in certain grades by 30% over six years (GMR 2009).

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The SDLP's Pat Ramsey was concerned that the minister might be deploying "social engineering" to achieve his aims regarding both Stranmillis and St Mary's University College, the Belfast-based Catholic teacher training college.

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The new scheme for teacher training is largely based in schools, rather than full-time courses.

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As many of her colleagues, Rodaina is actively engaged in training fellow-teachers in the context of school-based teacher professional development activities.

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The government wants more teacher training to be delivered 'on the job' instead of in university-based courses.

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