The draft Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework:

Consultation proposal

Integration of processes

Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework

Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework

Creating a culture of improvement, feedback and growth for all teachers within all schools

Recognises the entitlements of teachers to receive feedback and support

Principles

Focus on student outcomes

Understanding of effective teaching based on Standards

Flexibility to respond to local needs

Collective responsibility

Support for teachers and school leaders

Access to quality development opportunities

Monitoring and evaluation of implementation

School Context

Clear purpose

Leadership

Shared understanding of effective teaching based on the Standards

Supportive school structure

Cycle and Essential Elements

Objectives– Documented objectives agreed with

principal/delegate– Objectives regularly reviewed

Action and development– Opportunity to deliver against objectives– Opportunity to identify development needs and

negotiate support

Evidence

Feedback including formal review

Cycle and Essential Elements cont. Evidence

– Derived from multiple sources and include as a minimum: » data showing impact on student outcomes» information based on observation of

practice» demonstration of teacher collaboration with

colleagues

Cycle and Essential Elements cont.

Feedback including formal review– Receive regular formal and informal feedback– Receive a formal review against objectives

annually by principal/delegate including written feedback

Outcomes

Improved:– Student learning– Teaching– Teacher satisfaction

Integration with other processes– Promotion– Registration and renewal of registration– Certification of highly accomplished and lead

teachers– Management of underperformance

Support for implementation

Advice and support

Resources, tools and templates

Stimulus materials and research

Examples of effective practice

Professional learning modules

Web presence

Online communities of practice

Consultation on the FrameworkFocus questions

1. How do the proposed principles and Framework align with your current practices at the system or school level?

2. What would need to change through implementation of the Framework to create genuine improvements in teaching practice and student outcomes?

The Framework:  

3. How adequately and clearly do components of the Framework; principles, supportive school context, performance and development cycle, and outcomes of teacher performance and development, describe a comprehensive teacher performance and development approach that supports ongoing teacher improvement?

4. Do the essential elements adequately describe and encompass what should be present to best serve students in all Australian schools?

Support to schools:

5. What are priorities for support, who needs support, and what forms of support should be available?

Additional:

6. How adequately and clearly does the structure and the language used make the Framework accessible to the profession?

7. Are there any critical areas of teacher performance and development that require further consideration or elaboration?

Timeframes and contact details

Draft Framework for consultation (May - June)

National consultation around implementation (June - September )

Presentation to Education Ministers for endorsement (August)

Implementation of the Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework

2012

2013

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