engaging with the framework
DESCRIPTION
AITSL has collaborated with education stakeholders to develop the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework. The Framework has been developed based on research, national mapping and analysis of existing practices, advice from national and international experts, and national consultation.TRANSCRIPT
Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework
Implementing effective teacher performance and development
in our schools
Innovative international practices
In today’s global economy, countries need high-quality education systems that will teach their citizens the skills necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow
Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education, © OECD, 2011
http://www.oecd.org/document/7/0,3746,en_2649_35845621_49428807_1_1_1_1,00.html
Australia aims to be a world leader in education
The importance of teachers
Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians,
2008
> Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence
> Goal 2: All young Australians become:
– successful learners
– confident and creative individuals
– active and informed citizens
Activity: Vision
What should we
be trying to achieve
in our school?
Importance of teacher performance and development> Quality of teaching
> Improvement in student outcomes
> Significant in-school factor
> Better appraisal and feedback
> Targeted development
Studies show that more effective teachers are the key to producing higher performing students. B Jensen, Better teacher appraisal and feedback, Grattan Institute, 2011
Australian teachers report that they do not always get the feedback they need to improve
The foundation
The motivation
Melbourne Declaration
Goal 1:
Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence
Activity: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence
After reading the Goal 1 statement, use the worksheet to respond to the following questions…
> In what ways does your school community demonstrate its commitment to promoting equity and excellence?
> What further steps could be taken?
Hold slide – animation
An Australian Framework
Focuses all schools on:> a creation of culture> improving teaching> improving student outcomes> teachers receiving frequent feedback> providing access to high quality support, and> promoting genuine professional conversations.
Unpacking the Framework
> A culture of performance and development
> Performance and development cycle
including essential elements
> Importance of implementation
Performance and development culture
> Focus on student outcomes> A clear understanding of
effective teaching> Leadership> Flexibility> Coherence
Performance and development cycle
> Reflection and goal setting> Feedback and review> Professional practice
and learning
Essential elements for effective performance and development
All teachers…
>Set performance and development goals
>Supported in working towards their goals
>Collect evidence to reflect on and evaluate
>Receive feedback, including formal review
A coherent approach
The National Professional Standards for Teachers > Dual purpose:
- Improvement
- Accountability
> Maps progression across career stages:
- Graduate
- Proficient
- Highly Accomplished
- Lead
The Charter
Focus question
How closely do the professional learning cultures of schools and practices of teachers and school leaders currently align with the purpose and key features of the Charter?