Principal McDermott describes how, since the implementation of this model, his school has seen a significant increase in interest from staff in seeking leadership roles.
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NIDA targets early career teachers for free program
The program welcomes all teachers employed in a primary or secondary school in the first five years of their teaching career. There is no tuition fee for successful applicants, who take advantage of a week of masterclasses at NIDA to develop their skills to take back to the classroom - as drama specialists, cultural leaders and creative teachers.
Read More »Why expensive courses, PD and education gurus do not necessarily promote quality teaching
How can we build on the skills of our 300,000 teachers? Expensive courses aren’t always the answer
Read More »PAI announces Principal Certification Advisory Board
Principals Australia Institute has announced the membership of the Principal Certification Advisory Board.
Read More »The high-tech language of emotion
SELFIE Research Project builds critical literacy skills in disadvantaged kids, helping them express their emotions through digital modes and media.
Read More »Does the Safe Schools program contain ‘highly explicit material’?
The Conversation ran a factcheck on Safe Schools after a One Nation politician claimed it contained highly explicit material. The verdict?
Read More »What PD do teachers need? Let’s ask them
The one year teaching diploma is all but finished, and the focus on 'teacher quality' doesn't let up, but at least researchers are looking at the quality of PD and calling for mentorship and support.
Read More »How to be a helpful pre-service teacher supervisor
This week we hear from Emily Kate, teacher and founder of Actual Teaching; a collaborative blog for teacher experience and growth. She shares what she learnt from her first go at supervising a pre-service teacher.
Read More »Teachers skilling up through online learning
Every state and territory issues specific requirements for professional development (PD) requirements for continued registration of teachers. Amid constant discussion about ‘better teachers’ and sliding PISA results, teachers are feeling the pressure to skill up.
Read More »Your classroom voice matters: “this is your captain speaking”
Do you speak in a calm clear voice? Never ruffled? Regulated pitch and dulcet tones, just as you were taught at university? Educationalist Adam Voigt suggests you think again, and ditch the monotone for some tailor-made voice modulation.
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