Supporting teachers to use e-learning tools and processes in relation to the criteria

Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership

by Suzie Vesper - CORE Educationsuzie.vesper@core-ed.org

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:Background 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

The four overarching statementsThe four overarching statementsBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:Background information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm

1. Teachers play a critical role in enabling the educational achievement of all ākonga/ learners.

2. The Treaty of Waitangi extends equal status and rights to Māori and Pākehā. This places a particular responsibility on all teachers in Aoteatoa New Zealand to promote equitable learning outcomes.

3. In an increasingly multi-cultural Aotearoa New Zealand, teachers need to be aware of and respect the languages, heritages and cultures of all ākonga.

4. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Code of Ethics. Ngā Tikanga Matakika commits registred teachers to the highest standards of professional service in promoting the learning of those they teach.

The twelve criteriaThe twelve criteriaBackground information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:Background information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm

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

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 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:Background 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:Background information taken from the workshop materials found on the NZ Teachers Council website:http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm

Leaders’ responsibilities

• Ensure all teachers know and understand the Criteria

• Promote the Criteria as a guide for professional learning of teachers

• Support teachers to be able to meet the Criteria to use them effectively

• Assess teachers and/or ensure systems and training for those who will appraise/assess teachers.

How has your school already engaged with the criteria?

The role of the e-learning The role of the e-learning in relation to the criteriain relation 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 evidenceTwo 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

Reviewing the wikiReviewing the wikiHow could this be beneficial to you and your school?How 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 on what you or your school is doing well and what would be the ‘next steps’. Use the sheet provided to record your thinking.

Second pass - Goal setting

Reviewing the wikiReviewing the wikiHow could this be beneficial to you and your school?How could this be beneficial to you and your school?

Reaching the Rim by clappstar on Flickr

Teachers gathering evidenceTeachers gathering evidenceHow can teachers use e-learning tools to gather evidence that they are meeting the criteria?How 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

Possible ways forwardPossible ways forwardMaking decisions as a school as to what use of e-learning all teachers should be demonstrating in relation Making decisions as a school as to what use of e-learning all teachers should be demonstrating in relation to the standards to the standards http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stmhttp://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/rtc/rtcworkshopresources.stm

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.

Adapting it for your schoolAdapting it for your schoolSee if you can adapt one of the criteria self-assessment pages for your own school contextSee if you can adapt one of the criteria self-assessment pages for your own school context

Teachers Council self-assessment tool

So what is your next step as a result of participating in this workshop today?