Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
Transition to Estonian-language education
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The political position is moderately critical regarding the implementation of the transition to Estonian-language education. Emphasis is placed on the practical consequences and risks of the policy, particularly concerning the shortage of teachers in extracurricular schools. The focus is on a results-based framework, highlighting unresolved issues such as the age of the coaches and their lack of language proficiency. The speaker represents the views of the Centre Party.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the specifics of implementing education policy, focusing on personnel issues within hobby schools and sports schools. Specific statistical data is utilized regarding the age and language proficiency level (B2/C1) of coaches at Narva sports schools. The analysis centers on the logistical obstacles associated with meeting language requirements for employees who are of retirement age.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and concerned, employed when addressing a minister in the Riigikogu chamber. The speech is logical and fact-based, highlighting specific issues (coaches reaching retirement age, lack of language proficiency) and posing a direct question to the government regarding the future of extracurricular institutions. The tone is cautionary, pointing to the danger that these hobby education institutions might be left without teachers.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the Riigikogu session in January 2024, during which an interpellation was presented to the minister. Broader activity patterns (frequency, rhythm) cannot be determined based on the available data.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed against the implementation of the government's education policy, particularly regarding the inclusion of hobby schools in the transition. The criticism is policy-based, emphasizing the lack of solutions and warning that expanding language requirements could lead to a risk of teacher shortages.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
There is a clear regional focus on the city of Narva and Ida-Virumaa, highlighting the staffing crisis in local sports schools. This regional emphasis is important to illustrate the negative impact of national policy on specific local institutions.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around education policy, specifically the effect that the transition to Estonian-language instruction is having on extracurricular education. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the sustainability of these hobby schools, thereby preventing teachers from leaving due to new language requirements.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the implementation and expansion of the Education Act, particularly concerning the inclusion of hobby schools in the transition to Estonian-language instruction. The speaker acts as a critical interrogator of policy, seeking clarification regarding the government’s plans.
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