Anonymous #243

Submitter information

Name

Anonymous #243

Where are you located?

Tasmania

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,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?

If any of these campaigns are on social media there will just be negative comments from the public, while educators are not allowed to comment and give their perspective. If these campaign are only published on department pages then only people who already value educators will see them. I’m interested to see how you can get media outlets to publish articles that are not biased against teachers

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?

There didn’t seem to be much about incentives for Tasmania. Why would educators, SLP, social workers or psychs stay in Tas when they are the lowest paid? With shocking case loads and conditions?

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?

Not a lot about Tasmania. And what is there sounds like it will add to teacher workloads

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.

Somewhat disagree

Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?

Not a lot about Tasmania. Why is this even a thing? Why can’t teachers just be recognised for their time in the role? The only people actually get through these processes are people without families of their own, or people who have no work/life balance.