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Transition to Professional Practice
Paul Merriweather BECE Holmesglen. 15/8/2013. [email protected]
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Introduction
• Finding a Job
• Induction
• Curriculum planning
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Professional Learning Network
• VIT Standards
• How to survive your first week
• Three fundamental principles
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Finding the right Teaching Job
• FInd a Job - Government
• MySchool Website
• Independent Schools - Find a Job
• Key Selection Criteria - Vic Gov
• Applying for Positions - DEECD
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Induction
• Get to know staff and team
• Finding your way around
• Gaining access to the tools
• DEECD - Induction for Beginning Teachers
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Curriculum Planning
• The first day team building
• Planning curriculum in teams
• School planners
• Work program
• Assessment folder
• AusVels
• DEECD Website
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Mentoring
• Additional time (APT)
• Mentoring program
• NCIPP Clip
• You drive the support you need - "Gain So Fast" handout
• DEECD Program
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Communication
• Role with parents
• Staff meetings - 2/3 per week
• Emails
• Intranet
• Learning Management System - Compass, like Moodle, like Schoology
• Lines of accountability
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Professional Learning Networks
• Twitter- follow
• scoop.it - aggregate
• Edublogs.org- reflective portfolio
• Learnist
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VIT Standards
• Guiding standard to ensure accountability and quality in teaching
• VIT Standards
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Surviving - First Week
• Visit school before starting date
• Read school policies, handbook
• Be organised and well prepared
• Get to school early
• Don't be afraid to ask for help
• Prioritise tasks
• Know your personal limits
• Celebrate small achievements
• Build a support system
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