TAFE NSW Teacher Advisory and Assessment Scheme Policy Training
Developing a TAA Action Plan Advisor / Assessor – (Institute Representative and Discipline Expert) and Organising Manager and Reviewing Manager
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Gerard KellInstitute Teacher Education Coordinator
Annette LeverettLearning and Innovation
Developing a TAA Action PlanFor support on developing a TAA Action Plan please contact Learning and Innovation Unit or refer to resources located on myLearning at: http://umfweb2.sydney.det.win/mylearningwiki/index.php/TAA_1_and_2
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Action Plans The development of an Action Plan in a TAA Activity is the tool that ensures the ongoing professional and career of the teacher involved.
The Action Plan is developed as a result of discussions between the teacher and the advisor or assessors
Recommendations to the teacher and the Action Plan must be prepared within 21 days of the observation
There should be at least two progress reviews
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Action Plan – available from PaCK ACTION TO BE COMPLETED WITH TEACHER
TAA1 ACTION PLAN(To be placed on Teacher’s Personal File)
Teacher’s Name: Designation: Location:
Area to be developed Action Strategies(What, when, who responsible)
Review Strategies(How and when to be reviewed)
Progress Review(Comments based on discussions)
Date Agreed: Date(s) Reviewed:Developed by : Teacher _________________ ; ____________________ Reviewed by : Teacher ____________________ Advisor _________________ ; ____________________ Advisor ____________________
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Areas to be developed
Action strategies
Review strategies
Progress review
SMART objectives
Action Plan Preparation
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Advisers and assessors are offered the following points to apply when helping draw up an Action Plan.
Use a positive approach. The actual document is not negative. the negativity comes from people’s thinking.
Try to avoid use of words that could sound negative.For example: “Improve questioning technique”Could be written as: “Expand questioning technique”
Action Plan Advice
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Action Plan AdviceUse the Action Plan to help lift the teacher’s self esteem.
There is nothing wrong with writing an aim that encourages a teacher to continue a demonstrated good practice, standard or attitude.
The aims, objectives and outcomes of an Action Plan should always be clear and achievable.
Performance Indicators should always be clear and well defined.
The Performance Indicator should enable to teacher to demonstrate that the objective has been carried out and has met the aim.
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Action Plan AdviceSet realistic dates of review. Remember the teacher’s workload and the life span of an Action Plan and give the opportunity for the teacher to carry out his/her agred tasks thoroughly.
Explain the reasons for any of the suggestions you think should be included in an Action Plan. This can help avoid any misunderstandings.
List to any suggestions made by the teacher for inclusion. These are possibly areas of deep concern to the teacher.
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Action Plan Advice
Be patient and fair - remember your own previous activities.
Be constructive. Everybody needs guidance, support, assistance and encouragement.
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Action Plan Advice Summary
Area / objectives to be developed
General job, teaching or administrative skills and careerdevelopment and teaching areas requiring improvement
Specific to teacherMeasurable – targets are setAchievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targetsAgreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomesRealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomesTime based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Time based
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Action Plan Advice SummaryThe list below offers some alternatives to beginning an area / objectives to be developed statement:
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Time based
To develop… an understanding of…To enhance… an understanding for…To improve… a knowledge of…To identify… an ability to…To evaluate… a variety of …To vary… a number of …To recognise…To compare…To participate…
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Action Plan Advice SummaryThe list below offers some development areas most often identified in TAA observations :
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Time based
Administrative Responsibilities, Procedures, requirements Lesson Objectives
Assessment - including recognition Lesson Preparation – technology integration
Adult learning principles Lesson Presentation - student centred
Classroom Interaction Questioning Techniques
Classroom Management Self Motivation
Classroom Rapport with students Student Exercises
Classroom Resources Giving positive Feedback
Content Development – identifying online and other resources Student Motivation
Training Package Implementation Teaching Aids – interactivity, use of technology
Demonstration Techniques Technology and Teaching Resources
Lesson introduction, development and conclusion Technical Knowledge
Lesson plan, notes, resources Teaching Method - use of ICT, blended , flexible, online and workplace delivery
Lesson delivery and assessment strategy Technical Vocabulary
CLAMS – using the correct codes, attendance etc Theory Presentation - interactivity
Voice projection, clarity of speech, body language Time Management
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Action Plan Advice SummaryAction Strategies (What, when, who responsible) What specific task is to be performed or outcome to be achieved, when it has to be completed and who is responsible for ensuring that the task is completed. What (list strategies)
When (time frame)
Who is responsible (ownership)
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
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Action Plan Advice SummaryReview Strategies - (How and when to be reviewed) Action Performance Strategies: Performance indicators or physical evidence of:
Task/outcome completion
How and when and by whom to be reviewed
Action Progress Review: To be undertaken by staff member’s immediate manager/supervisor:
Signing off activities on completionModifying time frame when necessary
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
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Action Plan Advice SummaryProgress Review - (Comments based on discussions)
TAA1 Action Plan:Developed within 21 days of observation Actions reviewed at regular intervalsMinimum 2 progress reviewsFurther informal teaching observations may be conducted as necessary with Action Plan being modified as required.
TAA2 Action Plan:
Actions reviewed at regular intervals Actions completed within 1 year
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
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Action Plan Advice SummaryFollow Up
There should be at least 2 progress reviews of Action Plans
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based
Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development
Specific to teacher
Measurable – targets are set
Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets
Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes
Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes
Time based