TAFE NSW Teacher Advisory and Assessment Scheme Policy Training

Developing a TAA Action Plan Advisor / Assessor – (Institute Representative and Discipline Expert) and Organising Manager and Reviewing Manager

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Gerard KellInstitute Teacher Education Coordinator

Annette LeverettLearning and Innovation

Developing a TAA Action PlanFor support on developing a TAA Action Plan please contact Learning and Innovation Unit or refer to resources located on myLearning at: http://umfweb2.sydney.det.win/mylearningwiki/index.php/TAA_1_and_2

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Action Plans The development of an Action Plan in a TAA Activity is the tool that ensures the ongoing professional and career of the teacher involved.

The Action Plan is developed as a result of discussions between the teacher and the advisor or assessors

Recommendations to the teacher and the Action Plan must be prepared within 21 days of the observation

There should be at least two progress reviews

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Action Plan – available from PaCK ACTION TO BE COMPLETED WITH TEACHER

TAA1 ACTION PLAN(To be placed on Teacher’s Personal File)

Teacher’s Name: Designation: Location:

Area to be developed Action Strategies(What, when, who responsible)

Review Strategies(How and when to be reviewed)

Progress Review(Comments based on discussions)

Date Agreed: Date(s) Reviewed:Developed by : Teacher _________________ ; ____________________ Reviewed by : Teacher ____________________ Advisor _________________ ; ____________________ Advisor ____________________

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Areas to be developed

Action strategies

Review strategies

Progress review

SMART objectives

Action Plan Preparation

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Advisers and assessors are offered the following points to apply when helping draw up an Action Plan.

Use a positive approach. The actual document is not negative. the negativity comes from people’s thinking.

Try to avoid use of words that could sound negative.For example: “Improve questioning technique”Could be written as: “Expand questioning technique”

Action Plan Advice

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Action Plan AdviceUse the Action Plan to help lift the teacher’s self esteem.

There is nothing wrong with writing an aim that encourages a teacher to continue a demonstrated good practice, standard or attitude.

The aims, objectives and outcomes of an Action Plan should always be clear and achievable.

Performance Indicators should always be clear and well defined.

The Performance Indicator should enable to teacher to demonstrate that the objective has been carried out and has met the aim.

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Action Plan AdviceSet realistic dates of review. Remember the teacher’s workload and the life span of an Action Plan and give the opportunity for the teacher to carry out his/her agred tasks thoroughly.

Explain the reasons for any of the suggestions you think should be included in an Action Plan. This can help avoid any misunderstandings.

List to any suggestions made by the teacher for inclusion. These are possibly areas of deep concern to the teacher.

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Action Plan Advice

Be patient and fair - remember your own previous activities.

Be constructive. Everybody needs guidance, support, assistance and encouragement.

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Action Plan Advice Summary

Area / objectives to be developed

General job, teaching or administrative skills and careerdevelopment and teaching areas requiring improvement

Specific to teacherMeasurable – targets are setAchievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targetsAgreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomesRealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomesTime based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Time based

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Action Plan Advice SummaryThe list below offers some alternatives to beginning an area / objectives to be developed statement: 

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Time based

To develop… an understanding of…To enhance… an understanding for…To improve… a knowledge of…To identify… an ability to…To evaluate… a variety of …To vary… a number of …To recognise…To compare…To participate…

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Action Plan Advice SummaryThe list below offers some development areas most often identified in TAA observations : 

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Time based

Administrative Responsibilities, Procedures, requirements Lesson Objectives

Assessment - including recognition Lesson Preparation – technology integration

Adult learning principles Lesson Presentation - student centred

Classroom Interaction Questioning Techniques

Classroom Management Self Motivation

Classroom Rapport with students Student Exercises

Classroom Resources Giving positive Feedback

Content Development – identifying online and other resources Student Motivation

Training Package Implementation Teaching Aids – interactivity, use of technology

Demonstration Techniques Technology and Teaching Resources

Lesson introduction, development and conclusion Technical Knowledge

Lesson plan, notes, resources Teaching Method - use of ICT, blended , flexible, online and workplace delivery

Lesson delivery and assessment strategy Technical Vocabulary

CLAMS – using the correct codes, attendance etc Theory Presentation - interactivity

Voice projection, clarity of speech, body language Time Management

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Action Plan Advice SummaryAction Strategies (What, when, who responsible) What specific task is to be performed or outcome to be achieved, when it has to be completed and who is responsible for ensuring that the task is completed. What (list strategies)

When (time frame)

Who is responsible (ownership)

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

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Action Plan Advice SummaryReview Strategies - (How and when to be reviewed)  Action Performance Strategies: Performance indicators or physical evidence of:

Task/outcome completion

How and when and by whom to be reviewed

 Action Progress Review: To be undertaken by staff member’s immediate manager/supervisor:

Signing off activities on completionModifying time frame when necessary

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

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Action Plan Advice SummaryProgress Review - (Comments based on discussions)  

TAA1 Action Plan:Developed within 21 days of observation Actions reviewed at regular intervalsMinimum 2 progress reviewsFurther informal teaching observations may be conducted as necessary with Action Plan being modified as required.

 TAA2 Action Plan:

 Actions reviewed at regular intervals Actions completed within 1 year

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

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Action Plan Advice SummaryFollow Up

There should be at least 2 progress reviews of Action Plans

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

Objective or Areas to be developed:General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development

Specific to teacher

Measurable – targets are set

Achievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets

Agreed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes

Realistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes

Time based

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