Cutting secondary school teacher training altogether at Victoria University will have major consequences, with schools already struggling to fill staff shortages, according to a senior lecturer.
Entire subjects and 229 full-time equivalent roles could be axed at Victoria University if proposed cuts go ahead. The university is forecasting a $33 million deficit meaning numerous courses including language studies, theatre, design tech and secondary teacher education could be for the chop.
Margaret Gleeson is a senior lecturer at Victoria University's School of Education and spoke to Lisa Owen.
