Transition to Professional Practice

Paul Merriweather BECE Holmesglen. 15/8/2013. merriweather.paul.m@edumail.vic.gov.au

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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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Three Fundamental Principles

• Nurture and Challenge

• Care with Humanity and Sensitivity

• Maximise their Potential

• HATTIE,J. Visible Learning (2009) p. 261

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