Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Interpellation Regarding the Unified Estonian School (No. 544)
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at the problems surrounding the implementation of the unified Estonian school reform. The speaker sharply criticizes the consequences of the C1 language requirement, which are leading to the departure of experienced educators and a decline in the quality of education. This stance is highly critical of the effectiveness of the current policy, emphasizing the selection of unqualified personnel.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in HR matters within the education sector and the operation of support services (Rajaleidja). They use specific terminology such as C1 level and pedagogical education, highlighting the importance of qualifications and experience. Furthermore, they question the competence of the Rajaleidja centers when it comes to providing medical assessments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is questioning and critical, employing sharp rhetorical questions to highlight concerns regarding Rajaleidja's competence and the quality of education. The appeal is primarily logical and fact-based, referencing statements made by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn and focusing on the practical negative consequences of the policy.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in submitting inquiries, presenting several related questions simultaneously that follow up on previously raised issues. Data concerning other activity patterns is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the implementation of the education policy, which mandates C1-level language proficiency. This requirement is causing qualified specialists to leave and resulting in the hiring of unqualified personnel. Furthermore, opposition is voiced regarding the competence of the Rajaleidja centers, specifically questioning their ability to make decisions that require a medical education.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates collaboration by taking up and elaborating on a question posed by a good colleague, Anastassia, suggesting intra-factional coordination. Furthermore, he/she uses the views of the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn as a source to support his/her arguments.
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Regional Focus
Although the topic (the unified Estonian school) is a national one, the speaker refers to comments made by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn, which demonstrates an awareness of and focus on the capital's education problems and the staffing crises occurring there.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the quality of education and teacher qualifications. The speaker emphasizes that language requirements are negatively impacting the content and standard of education provided to children, which poses a direct threat to social well-being.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on monitoring the implementation of the existing education policy (the unified school reform) and highlighting its negative consequences in the form of a formal inquiry. The aim is to emphasize the policy's flaws, rather than initiating new legislative bills.
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