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Registered teacher criteria and e-learning
by Suzie Vesper, CORE Education
Learning@School Hamilton, 2012
Overview of the criteriaOverview of the criteria
The purpose of the criteriaThe purpose of the criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm
The Registered Teacher Criteria are designed to:
represent the essential knowledge and capabilities for quality teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand;
be both aspirational and achievable for teachers;
apply to all teachers seeking to gain full registration and to renew practising certificates from across all sectors.
2010 Focus is on training and resource development. Voluntary uptake is possible.
2011 The Registered Teacher Criteria are mandatory for all teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2011. All teachers beginning an induction programme will use the new criteria.
2012 Registered Teacher Criteria will be used by all teachers working to gain full registration and teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2012.
2013 The Registered Teacher Criteria will be used by all teachers working to gain full registration and teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2013.
2014 All teachers now using the Registered Teacher Criteria.
The roll out of the criteriaThe roll out of the criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm
The twelve criteriaThe twelve criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm
How many of the twelve criteria can you
describe?
Professional relationships and
professional values
Professional knowledge in
practice
establish and maintain effective professional
relationships focused on the learning and well-being of all ākonga.
demonstrate commitment to
promoting the well-being of all ākonga.
demonstrate commitment to
bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New
Zealand
respond effectively to the diverse language and cultural experiences , and the varied
strengths, interests and needs of individuals and groups of
ākonga
demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional
learning and development of personal professional
practice
show leadership that contributes to effective teaching and learning
promote a collaborative, inclusive
and supportive learning environment
conceptualise, plan and implement an
appropriate learning programme
demonstrate in practice their
knowledge and understanding of how
ākonga learn
work effectively within the bicultural context of
Aotearoa New Zealand
analyse and appropriately use assessment
information which has been gathered formally and
informally
use critical inquiry and problem-solving
effectively in their professional practice
The twelve criteriaThe twelve criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm
Applying the criteriaApplying the criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm
How have you already engaged with the criteria
at your school?
The role of e-learning in The role of e-learning in relation to the criteriarelation to the criteria
The criteria and e-learningThe criteria and e-learningTwo ways - both within the work teachers do and the way they can show evidence
Teachers demonstrating the standards in the
criteria through the use of e-learning
Using e-learning tools and processes
to document teacher evidence
towards the criteria
What to expect on a wiki pageWhat to expect on a wiki pageUnpacking what e-learning related to the criteria might ‘look’ like
A summary of the suggested ways that e-learning could relate to one criteria
Each suggestion is then ‘unpacked’ with examples to demonstrated how this might look.
Reviewing the wikiReviewing the wikiHow could this be beneficial to you and your school?
Teachers demonstrating the standards in the
criteria through the use of e-learning
http://registeredteachercriteria.wikispaces.com
Make yourself familiar with the wiki and the types of content on all of the pages.
First pass - sandpit time!
Teachers demonstrating the standards in the
criteria through the use of e-learning
http://registeredteachercriteria.wikispaces.com
Focus on one criteria and reflect on either what you or your school is doing well and what would be the ‘next steps’.
Second pass - Goal setting
Reviewing the wikiReviewing the wikiHow could this be beneficial to you and your school?
Reaching the Rim by clappstar on Flickr
Gathering the evidenceGathering the evidence
Sources of evidenceSources of evidenceWhat ways can you show the evidenceWhat ways can you show the evidence
The New Zealand Teachers Council identify three main sources of evidence
Can you think of ways that digital tools and strategies could support the collection and organisation of evidence in relation to each of these sources?
observation discussion documentation
Teachers gathering evidenceTeachers gathering evidenceHow can teachers use e-learning tools to gather evidence that they are meeting the criteria?
Using e-learning tools and processes
to document teacher evidence
towards the criteriaWhat do you think works well about each of the ways either shown or suggested about collecting evidence? What are the drawbacks for each of the ways shown or suggested?
Reviewing the examples
http://registeredteachercriteria.wikispaces.com/Gathering+the+evidence
Tagging as evidenceTagging as evidenceHow can teachers use e-learning tools to gather evidence that they are meeting the criteria?
Widget in the sidebar displays all labels which will filter blog posts when clicked on.
Tagging the blog post (called a label in Blogger)
Self-assessment toolSelf-assessment toolSee if you can adapt one of the criteria self-assessment pages for your own school context
Teachers Council self-assessment tool
Schools could include e-learning questions and strategies into this self-assessment tool based on their own contexts. Certain strategies could be made ‘compulsory’ for all teachers
to use and provide evidence for.
Voicethread for discussionsVoicethread for discussionsOnline discussions between teachers and mentors and self-reflection
http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/Snapshots/GarageBand2
What would work for you?What would work for you?Deciding on a digital tool and/or strategy to help you gather evidence
Identify one digital tool or strategy that you will try to use to help you collect and
organise your evidence. Plan how you could implement this over the course of the
next term.
So what is your next step as a result of participating in this workshop today?