Session Profile: Ants Frosch
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
2024-05-06
Political Position
The political focus is on the deficiencies in implementing education policy, especially regarding the instruction of non-Estonian speaking children in primary schools. The speaker expresses strong concern that the lack of special support is causing Estonian children to fail to complete the curriculum and is diminishing their future competitiveness. This position is highly critical of the government’s actions, emphasizing a systemic failure.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of education, focusing on the consequences of the lack of special needs support in small schools. He/She uses specific terminology such as "special support," "composite class," and "educationally developmentally delayed." The expertise emphasizes the lack of resources, particularly the shortage of teachers in small communities.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned and urgent, stressing the gravity of the situation and the negative consequences for children. Direct questions are employed ("What should these parents be doing?"), along with a metaphor ("to cook slightly richer soup in one corner of the soup pot") to differentiate between systemic and individual problems.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the minister and the government for the inadequate implementation of the special support system, which jeopardizes the educational development of Estonian children. The objection is raised at both the policy and execution levels, emphasizing the scarcity of resources (teachers) and the system's inability to guarantee equal education.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker expresses an initial willingness to discuss the issues of the specific school, viewing it as a welcome opportunity. However, he immediately stresses that the focus must remain on resolving the systemic problem, rather than merely addressing individual cases.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed towards small schools and smaller communities where the shortage of teachers and scarcity of resources is particularly acute. It is emphasized that the problems are specifically tied to the unique characteristics of these regions.
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Economic Views
Economic prospects are tied to education and future competitiveness. The speaker warns that educational deficiencies will lead to Estonian children losing their competitiveness in the future.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social theme is education and language issues, focusing on safeguarding the educational development of Estonian children. Concern is raised by the integration of non-Estonian-speaking children into primary school classes without sufficient specialized support.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Not enough data.
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