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Infographic: Out-Of-Field Teaching, Jo Earp
Infographic: Out-Of-Field Teaching, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A new ACER report looks at the extent to which secondary school teachers in Australia are teaching subjects they haven't specialised in during their studies. It includes data on the proportion of Years 7-10 teachers teaching out-of-field in 20 subject areas.
Using Data, Conversations And Observations For School Improvement, Kathryn Moyle
Using Data, Conversations And Observations For School Improvement, Kathryn Moyle
Professional learning for teachers and school leaders
Conversations and observations about school-based data and individual improvements in classroom practices can form some of the more powerful parts of a school’s overall approach to professional learning deliberately aimed at gaining improvements. The success of such strategies depends on the development of a school culture of trust, and the use of effective communication strategies. In this paper Professor Kathryn Moyle outlines the steps school leadership can take in establishing a basis for conversations and observations, conducting coaching and mentoring conversations and building a culture of trust. The focus in this paper is on the professional learning purposes of using …
Supporting Leadership Preparation In Indonesia, Kathryn Moyle
Supporting Leadership Preparation In Indonesia, Kathryn Moyle
International Developments
Kathryn Moyle reports on an evaluation of a professional learning program for aspiring school principals in Indonesia.
Five Challenges In Australian School Education, Geoff N. Masters Ao
Five Challenges In Australian School Education, Geoff N. Masters Ao
Policy Insights
There is no shortage of challenges in school education. Some of the biggest challenges we face can appear frustratingly intractable. Despite reform efforts, regular government reviews and ongoing calls for change, progress in addressing our most significant challenges is often slow and solutions continue to elude us. In this paper Professor Geoff Masters discusses five significant challenges facing school education.
- Equipping students for the 21st Century, including by increasing reading, mathematical and scientific literacy levels;
- Reducing disparities between Australia's schools, particularly along socioeconomic lines, by ensuring that every student has access to an excellent school and excellent teaching;
- Reducing the …
National School Improvement Tool, Geoff N. Masters
National School Improvement Tool, Geoff N. Masters
School and system improvement
Research is revealing the powerful impact that school leadership teams can have in improving the quality of teaching and learning. Effective leaders create cultures of high expectations, provide clarity about what teachers are to teach and students are to learn, establish strong professional learning communities and lead ongoing efforts to improve teaching practices. The National School Improvement Tool brings together findings from international research into the practices of highly effective schools and school leaders. The Tool assists schools to review and reflect on their efforts to improve the quality of classroom teaching and learning. It supports school-wide conversations – including …