Anonymous #151

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #151

Where are you located?

Western Australia

What type of area do you live in?

Metropolitan

Are you an education professional?
(e.g. teacher, school leader, learning support assistant, teacher’s aide)

Yes

Which sector do you work in?

Primary

What is your occupation?

Teacher

Elevating the profession

The actions proposed recognise the value teachers bring to students, communities and the economy.

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Teacher of the Year Awards - unnecessary and not appropriate

HALT Teachers - is this going to be the same as Level 3 Teachers in WA?

Improving teacher supply

The actions proposed will be effective in increasing the number of students entering ITE, number of students completing ITE and the number of teachers staying in and/or returning to the profession.

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

improvements need to be made to the current staff who can then mentor ITE students and work with universities to promote the success and passion of Teaching

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

The actions proposed will ensure initial teacher education supports teacher supply and quality.

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

have paid practicum placements for ITE programs/degrees

Maximising the time to teach

The actions proposed will improve retention and free up teachers to focus on teaching and collaboration.

Somewhat agree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

There could be more towards working on what 'collaborate' means - does it mean that Admin give tasks to do during DOTT?

Use EA's in classrooms to maximise teacher efficency

Better understanding future teacher workforce needs

How effective are the proposed actions in better understanding future teacher workforce needs, including the number of teachers required?

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Promote why teachers leave and 'fix' or build strategies to prevent this

Better career pathways to support and retain teachers in the profession

The proposed actions will improve career pathways, including through streamlining the process for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation, and providing better professional support for teachers to retain them in the profession.

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

build better pathways for teachers to move into admin roles - this cannot be dictated by the principal/deputy at the current school so that people are given equitable opportunities to succeed and move further in their careers