What the PoLT???

The Blueprint The Blueprint for Government Schools outlines the Governments agenda to deliver quality outcomes for all students in Government schoolsThe Blueprint for Government Schools outlines the Governments agenda to deliver quality outcomes for all students in Government schools The Blueprint identifies 7 Flagship Strategies the first being Student Learning which comprises 5 complementary elements: VELS, Curriculum Planning Guidelines, Assessment and Reporting, Knowledge Bank and PoLTThe Blueprint identifies 7 Flagship Strategies the first being Student Learning which comprises 5 complementary elements: VELS, Curriculum Planning Guidelines, Assessment and Reporting, Knowledge Bank and PoLT The Principles of Learning and Teaching supports the implementation of pedagogical change and offers schools a means to examine teaching practice and share innovationThe Principles of Learning and Teaching supports the implementation of pedagogical change and offers schools a means to examine teaching practice and share innovation

Principles of Learning and Teaching 1.The learning environment is supportive and productive. 2. The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self motivation. 3. Students’ needs backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program. 4. Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application. 5. Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning. 6. Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom.

How does it all fit in?

PoLT Implementation at our school

What is PoLT? We all do PoLT even if we are not aware of it, it essentially great teachingWe all do PoLT even if we are not aware of it, it essentially great teaching PoLT has put a structure to the essential components of ‘best teaching practice’PoLT has put a structure to the essential components of ‘best teaching practice’ PoLT is not a judgementPoLT is not a judgement PoLT is not used for your PRPPoLT is not used for your PRP PoLT is a way for you to reflect on your pedagogical practicePoLT is a way for you to reflect on your pedagogical practice Allows us to develop trust within each other as teachers and professionalsAllows us to develop trust within each other as teachers and professionals

Component Mapping Is a discussion with another teacher which follows an interview process – it takes about 45 minutesIs a discussion with another teacher which follows an interview process – it takes about 45 minutes Allows teachers to reflect on their practice and identify an area of needAllows teachers to reflect on their practice and identify an area of need Encourages reflective practiceEncourages reflective practice Is an on going processIs an on going process Changes as you and your classroom changeChanges as you and your classroom change

4 th hour of APT Starting term 2 our 4 th hour of APT will be used for you to start your Action Research projectsStarting term 2 our 4 th hour of APT will be used for you to start your Action Research projects Contemporary research shows that the most effective teacher PD is on site, on going and intrinsically drivenContemporary research shows that the most effective teacher PD is on site, on going and intrinsically driven Enables us to share our best teaching practice with each otherEnables us to share our best teaching practice with each other

Process Component Mapping – to identify your area of interestComponent Mapping – to identify your area of interest Action Plan – to be completed by you with your mentor to develop a step by step process for your action researchAction Plan – to be completed by you with your mentor to develop a step by step process for your action research You have term 2 to investigate, plan, evaluate and revise your area of needYou have term 2 to investigate, plan, evaluate and revise your area of need We will then share our learning at the end of the termWe will then share our learning at the end of the term Work smarter not harder! – this is not an add on, if you are already undertaking a project you can continue with this eg: Multiliteracies, digital portfolios or working with Jeni WilsonWork smarter not harder! – this is not an add on, if you are already undertaking a project you can continue with this eg: Multiliteracies, digital portfolios or working with Jeni Wilson

Action Plan Will be documented in a folder handed out to you in term 2Will be documented in a folder handed out to you in term 2 Could involveCould involve -Watching demonstration lessons -Working with groups of children eg: digital portfolios -Implementing your work eg: student led conferences (putting together a resource kit for other teachers) -Modelling lessons for others -Discussions with your mentor on the next step to take

I still don’t get it? An example of an Action Research could be: After the PoLT interview you have identified principle – eg: ICT in the classroomAfter the PoLT interview you have identified principle – eg: ICT in the classroom You then fill out an Action Plan sheetYou then fill out an Action Plan sheet In this sheet you include the principle you want to improve on and the steps you are going to take eg: improved use of ICT in the literacy blockIn this sheet you include the principle you want to improve on and the steps you are going to take eg: improved use of ICT in the literacy block Then you use your 4 th hour of APT to:Then you use your 4 th hour of APT to: -maybe watch Laban or another member of your teaching team model a best practice literacy block including ICT -Investigate new types of literacy ICT games -Document the learning of a small group of students before you started and after -Plan lessons which involve the use of ICT in your literacy block (the idea is to use the 4 th hour to improve the principle you identified in the PoLT survey) -Discussions with your mentor on the process -At the end of the term everything you have done to improve teaching of ICT in the literacy block is written down in your Action Plan and then you reflect and evaluate the changes using the pro-forma in the kit given out to you at the beginning of term 2

What next?? Improved teacher practiceImproved teacher practice Improved student outcomesImproved student outcomes