Engineers should be retrained as teachers, report says [Independent.ie]
- Published: 12 February 2010
One in five science, engineering and technology students drops out of university, a new report reveals.
The report claims that many students are ill-equipped to tackle the mathematical content of the courses. However, it is easier to get into these courses than in the past because entry points have dropped.
And it suggests that chartered engineers could be retrained as maths and science teachers, with tax breaks provided for the retraining of those who have lost their jobs.
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