教育｜塾講師を臨時教員に派遣へ / Education | Sending cram school instructors as temporary teachers

Summary

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is considering a pilot project to dispatch qualified cram school instructors as temporary teachers in public schools starting in the 2026 academic year.

This initiative aims to address staff shortages due to teachers taking maternity and childcare leave or being absent due to illness, with the goal of alleviating the nationwide teacher shortage. It is expected that having cram school instructors in the classroom will improve the educational environment in schools.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Recently, the shortage of teachers has become a serious issue. It seems that the Ministry of Education is considering sending in cram school instructors as temporary teachers to address this problem.
Chako: Wait, are cram school instructors really going to become teachers? Is that okay?
Log: They will only select those who have teaching qualifications, so they meet certain standards.
Navi: The reason they believe sending cram school instructors could be effective is not just to alleviate the teacher shortage, but also to maintain the quality of education.
Chako: I see! If qualified people are involved, that’s reassuring! But how will they choose them?
Log: It seems that hasn’t been specifically decided yet, but they will need to select individuals based on the needs of the educational field.

Admin’s Note

The Ministry of Education’s initiative is being recognized as one potential solution to the serious issue of teacher shortages. While the dispatch of tutoring instructors as temporary teachers is expected to alleviate this shortage, an important point is whether the quality of education can be maintained. As Chako questioned, having a solid selection criterion is essential. We should keep an eye on future developments.