Arguments for the Vocational Training of Teaching Staff in Lower Secondary Education
Arguments for the Vocational Training of Teaching Staff in Lower Secondary Education

Summary/Abstract: The present study draws attention to the possible link between the quality of teaching staff in the lower secondary education system and the results of students. In this sense, the national and international exams public results are presented in parallel, namely the National Assessment at the end of the 7th grade, the PISA test and the Baccalaureate, respectively the National Tenure Exam for Teachers. The findings show some similarities between the results of students and teachers in general. The analysis of teacher results shows that Bachelor studies’ programs for teacher training provide better results than the optional psycho-pedagogical training program; teachers who teach basic subjects get better results in exams than those who teach vocational disciplines; a minimum of professional experience has a significant impact on the results of teachers, but the experience gain or obtaining the basic teaching teaching certification does not result in a significant increase in the results at the tenure exam. The probable causes are of systemic nature, due to school management, as well as to the national strategy of the initial training, the evaluation for obtaining a promotion and the mobility of teachers.

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