Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B EVIDENCE OF IMPACT: LESSONS FROM SCHOOL CENTERS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE DAMIAN BLAKE

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B DATA What data was collected to monitor evidence of impact? Survey of PSTs participating in the model compared and PSTs who were not participating 61 Items N=314 ( 37 SCTE+ 277 non SCTE) Interviews with: PSTs participating in the model Mentors and School Leaders Graduate PSTs in employment one year after participating in the program Changes in school students’ performance that could be attributed directly to PSTs’ activity (e.g. Literacy and Numeracy, engagement, etc.) Artefacts demonstrating impact of PSTs’ activity Student Aspirations

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

SCTE CONTEXT A context of disadvantage The College and its community, located in the northern suburbs of Geelong, is characterised by high levels of social disadvantage. The 2013 ICSEA has 73% of students in the bottom quartile and only 1% in the top quartile. The parent population is characterised by high unemployment, single parent families and high mobility. The Student Family Occupation (SFO) Index range within the College is between 0.7 and 0.9 The community reflects a diversity of learners that include students from non- English speaking backgrounds and a significant indigenous population. There is a significant enrolment of student with learning disabilities and differences some of whom are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities. The college also has students who are identified as gifted and talented.

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B PARTNERSHIPS A context with many partnerships and initiatives Barwon Health The Gordon Deakin University Australian Catholic University Northern Futures Shell Bethany Ardoch The Smith Family Catholic Care Australian Red Cross The Reach Foundation The Smith Family And many more…

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B LESSONS LEARNED The survey data provided evidence of a positive effect on SCTE PSTs’ perceived preparation (against the standards) compared to PSTs who were not in the SCTE model. This positive effect was supported by: – PST interviews – Graduate interviews – Leadership and mentor interviews – Employability

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B LESSONS LEARNED Difficulty attributing impact on student learning Leadership and teacher interviews reported positive impact on: – Student engagement – Literacy – Science – Student Aspirations Complexity of multiple partnerships and programs makes it difficult to isolate impact of individual PST’s activity on overall school data Changing culture and new programs emerging

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B LESSONS LEARNED Impact on current teachers PSTs’ innovative units of work changing teachers’ practice Greater engagement with the professional standards and understanding about their benefits and ‘limits’ Increased understanding about the complexity of university life and ITE provision