Canary Islands' New Agreement with Universidad de las Hespérides

Overview

The Canary Islands' Ministry of Education has officially published a new agreement with the Universidad de las Hespérides to facilitate practical training for university students pursuing teaching-related degrees.

This cooperation allows students from various bachelor’s and master’s programs—such as education, secondary teaching, and language instruction—to undertake supervised internships in publicly funded schools across the Canary Islands.

Objectives

• Better prepare future educators by immersing them in real classroom environments.
• Help students develop the skills and competencies demanded by modern society.

Legal and Procedural Framework

• Details include student supervision, risk coverage, data protection, and evaluation.
• Students will not receive financial compensation, but their activities are protected under insurance policies managed by the university.

The agreement details the legal and procedural framework, including student supervision, risk coverage, data protection, and evaluation.

Oversight and Compliance

• A joint monitoring committee has been set up to ensure smooth implementation.
• The agreement emphasizes adherence to legal obligations, including data privacy under the GDPR.

Strategic Importance

• Reflects strategic efforts to strengthen the educational sector in the Canary Islands.
• Underscores the priority given to quality teacher training.
• Ensures that future teachers are well-prepared to meet today's educational challenges.