QueenstownProfessional Learning

The state of play PLD the strongest system lever in

improving educational outcomes yet:

Plethora of providers; Sporadic access; Lack of in depth work.

Teacher requirements Ongoing PLD. Trusted. Local. Available to all. Sound balance of internal and

external expertise.

The old consensus: SSS evaluation

Equity in access to services. Synergy between pre-service and

in-service teacher education. Consistency of implementation of

the national curriculum. Schools development rather than

individual teacher development focus.

SSS evaluation continued A future focus to assist schools to look

beyond the immediate issues and to proactively shape vision and direction.

Teaching practice is informed by evidence, thus forging a closer relationship in which knowledge is valued and shared.

Meenakshi’s Findings More open, formal, systematic

approach to school selection. Increased information sharing to

direct PLD. Focus on the school as a system to

better use the resource. Coordinated and connected PLD.

Current PLD provision 28 different contracts. ‘Fully contestable’ model for

letting contracts. Contracts let to consortia and

companies. MOE chooses schools to target(use

of SAFs and Senior Advisers).

National Provision: Contracts that have been let

Te Kotahitanga (closing down - EOI for new phase).

Ako Panuku (Maori teachers- Haemata Ltd).

Aspiring Principals (University of Waikato – Te Toi Tupu).

First Time Principals (Auckland Uni).

National Provision continued He Kakano (University of Waikato). Secondary Student Achievement

Contract. PB4L (Ministry of Education). PB4L case study.

PB4L National PLD Current evaluation. Solid resourced process. Based on evidence. Is the PLD lever strong enough? Data gathering process is

progressing.

Restorative Practices 24 trial schools. RP manual. National PLD around RP facilitation.

Need for local infra-structure that both delivers and coordinates PLD.

Has a role in principal appointment and leadership development.

Is trusted and high quality to support and sustain quality teaching.

Cathy Wylie- Vital Connections

PPTA role Pressuring government for better

PLD more aligned with Best Evidence Synthesis.

Professional Learning Groups. Survey on PLD Term 2. Preferred Professional Activities

2012:

Issues we can support you with

The Quality Teaching for Excellence and Equity document.

Teacher appraisal – PPTA’s resources. Positive Behaviour for Learning and

School Wide and restorative practices.

Session on PPTA’s ‘Safer Schools for All’.

The PLD toolkit.

What we can help with Topics and issues of relevance. Organising speakers. Providing Advisory Officers to take

workshops. Best Evidence. Collaborative practice.

Suggestions Local issues and local (external

and internal) expertise. Sharing what works. “What’s that school down the road

doing about…?” “I’ve heard that … is doing some

really cool stuff with….”

Contact us mhenry@ppta.org.nz 04 9134242 021822045 Twitter: @PPTA_PIU @martinallenh