Anonymous #169

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #169

Where are you located?

Victoria

What type of area do you live in?

Regional or rural

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

No

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?

These are proposals that will take time to implement and action is urgently required. They do not address student behavior, red tape or teachers having so much work to do that they are not really teaching anymore. Anyone can deliver a curriculum, not everyone can effectively teach - you have removed the ability to teach with so much admin and curriculum drive

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.

Strongly disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

The time frames to enter the teaching profession are not addressing the issue in time. 2 years for a masters degree is not possible for many - even if you offer internships. How are mothers (or fathers) supposed to complete a masters level qualification whilst working full time and keeping up with home and children responsibilities? Reintroduce the Graduate Diploma as an option that halves the time and financial investment. It was working for a long time. Also, LANTITE - it is another financial blow to students - not to mention the stress of another test. Example, as a Physical Education and Health teacher, why do I have to pass a numeracy test? Also, I have passed the required and related tests so tell me what value this adds for domestic students? There are so many pressures that do not add value to the profession.

Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

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

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Once again, you are simply moving the issue and not solving it.

Maximising the time to teach

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

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

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?

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.

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?