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Submitter information
Name
Anonymous #423
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?
Long Day Care Centre Director
Elevating the profession
The actions proposed recognise the value teachers bring to students, communities and the economy.
Somewhat agree
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
As an early childhood professional, I feel very undervalued. QCT does not deem me suitable to get "teacher" registration even with a teaching degree just because I am 0-5 years trained.
I am a teacher; I have always been a teacher and what I do is of immense value.
Are "school" based educators the only ones who are teachers? It is an outdated and ridiculous practice which has been abolished by most, but Queensland still do not respect or give recognition to early childhood trained teachers.
This needs to change.
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.
Would you like to provide feedback about these actions?
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?
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?