Anonymous #268

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #268

Where are you located?

Queensland

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)

Yes

Which sector do you work in?

Early childhood education and care

What is your occupation?

Would rather not say

Elevating the profession

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

Neither agree nor disagree

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I think all states should trial the additional lantite measures. This is unfair that 2 states get the opportunity to have additional attempts at lantite. Additionally, the lantite tests are extremely time sensitive with the quantity of content against the time restraints doesn't show the true ability of the person completing it. I've had a lot of life skills/hands on learning in the industry and received high marks in my degree. This includes through assessment and practicums.

I struggle with exam anxiety. I have finished all subjects in my degree but can't graduate until I have done this test. I am ready and I feel able to teach however 2 tests are holding me back. I don't feel comfortable to even have a first attempt because of the pressure. Isn't doing a university degree enough? I understand there is a level of educational knowledge that is required for the job but it doesnt show the true capacity of the student.

Alternatively, university should better prepare students for the test. I know I am not alone when I say there are people that have completed their degree and ready to teach but held back by the test. My say is this test should be cancelled or fairly reduced in the capacity of content and pressure involved.

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.

Neither agree nor disagree

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Strengthening Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

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

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Maximising the time to teach

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

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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?

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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.

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