Albany Senior High School/PRTs

Work In Progress (Good things take time :) 18/5 Link to self assessment tool

= Programme Components =

Wednesday meetings PI SUPPORT

-All steps have evidence of reflection -Data appropriate to the inquiry has been collected -Reflections are linked to next-steps. -Evidence of practice consolidation.

RTC

-Look at examples of current inquiry and see how RTCs are embedded. -Introduction of an RTC and reminder to make evidence shareable and bring to next meeting -Focus on an RTC, reflective questions using RTC self assessment tool, a look at evidence provided and co-construct ASHS relevant evidence

NEEDS BASED

-We will be responsive to what your current needs are. For example, the beginning of the year could be about starting strong, whereas closer to exams could be around exam revision techniques

Observations

-2 per term from mentor/SLT/dept -You are encouraged and go and observe other classes in action, if they are happening while your class is on you can book a reliever or would like a shadow coach for 30mins here -Observations at ASHS are easy to organise and gives your the opportunity to watch good practice

Mentoring 

-PRT1s have 60mins allocated weekly mentoring time, PRT2s have fortnightly mentoring time. Added support available from SLT when required. -Mentors will be asking educative questions as opposed to solely offering advice and guidance. It is recommended you reflect following these meetings and build this into your portfolio of evidence. "...through active listening and open questioning mentors give their PRTs more opportunity to discuss their own beliefs about students and their learning and to make their own decisions regarding teaching..." {Guidelines for Induction and Mentoring and Mentor Teachers 2011}

End of term meetings

-PRTs/Mentor/SLT will meet at the end of every term for around 30mins to discuss key learnings for the term, strengths and work-ons. This ensures that the necessary support can be given to the needs of the PRT. It also means that your evidence collection is kept up to date ;)

Open door policy

-The SLT office is always open for additional support. Please feel free to instant message us, phone, email or walk in if you would like support.

= Registration Requirements =

A PORTFOLIO and evidence of:


 * Fully documented inquiry cycle - with beginning, middle and end (that is an 'educative, evaluative and comprehensive ongoing process')
 * Inquiry linked the RTC's
 * Appraisal documents
 * Regular self reflection - check out this example
 * Regular meetings with mentor
 * Observations of yourself and others
 * Participation in relevant PLD opportunities
 * Summative and formative feedback for students and yourself
 * Other things that could influence your reflections - see google doc for ideas

= 2014 =

Meeting 3/2/14

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= Reinforcement/Learning Strategies =

Awesome link here

= Isaac 8/6/12 =

Time/Identifying the techniques

= ASHS expertise database =

Click here

= Link to book observations =

click here

Sharon also available Lines 4 and 5 (and can book cover outside of those lines)

= Eportfolio Help =

Template with RTC and criteria

Reflective questions for evidence gathering

Advice for a 1st year teacher :)

= What are you reading/watching/into? =

Hilarious video on class sizes

Teacher rant about class sizes

For the love to learning - recognise all