1. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 E ngā mana, e ngā rau rangatira ma, Nau mai, haere mai. To the prestige and the leaders assembled here. Welcome to the Registered Teacher Criteria Workshop Faciliated by: Juliet Martin, Deborah Wansbrough, Brian Ruawai-Hamilton, Cynthia Shaw, Erin Pilcher, Marnie Hainsworth. Ko te pae tawhiti, whaia kia tata Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tina. Seek out distant horizons and cherish those you attain.

2. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Introducing the Registered Teacher Criteria A seminar for professional leaders and advisers to: –Inform about the nature, purposes, requirements and possibilities for using the new Registered Teacher Criteria –Discuss implications of the new criteria –Support implementation in your school or early childhood education service.

3. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Programme summary Introduction to the Registered Teacher Criteria –From background to implementation –DVD professional leaders in the 2009 pilot Coffee break Activity –Knowing and working with the criteria. Supporting implementation –Working with systems and initiatives you already know Activity –Reflection and Action plan Resource suggestions.

4. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Getting started What questions have you come with? At your table: Record your questions on the sheets provided. (5 minutes)

5. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 A quick jigsaw The jigsaw is in the envelopes on your tables. Work in groups of two or three to put it together. a)Overarching statements b)The two dimensions c)The 12 Registered Teacher Criteria d)Match the Criteria to the indicators.

6. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Why replace the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions? Review Re-cast Re-position.

7. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Review… Apply in all settings including early childhood services, primary and secondary schools, Māori medium settings. Update to include current research findings and other initiatives (e.g. NZ Curriculum) re effective teaching What should all registered teachers know, be able to do, and value as a member of the teaching profession?

8. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Re-cast… Should the registration criteria merely describe minimum levels of competence? Or Should they be a tool for all teachers to guide their professional practice? Hurdle? Compass? Beacon?

9. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Re-position… Where there has been a proliferation of ‘standards’, which ones have been the ‘default’ standards? –Professional standards used for attestation for pay progression –Registration criteria used for registration (must be used for provisionally registered teachers) –Both should be included in appraisal processes? Should the profession have clear and aspirational criteria to use, rather than criteria for a ‘licence to teach’ only. Should the criteria also provide a framework for professional learning?

10. PRTs’ induction and mentoring using RTC self assessment tool as part of evidence for full registration. Experienced teachers’ re- registration and opportunities for professional development and growth. Whole school PD aligned to strategic goals and annual planning. Appraisal systems based on RTC. Whānau School/ECE Learners Community Learner’s Achievement and Potential

11. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Process of review 2005 - Project began - literature review 2006 - Reference Group of stakeholders formed 2007 - Writing Group - draft - feedback 2007 - Consultation (stakeholders) 2008 - Practitioner working groups (Draft Evidence Guide) 2008 - Consultation (sector wide) - redraft 2009 - Piloting - finalised October 2009 2010 - Gazetted.

12. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Implementation 2010Focus is on training and resource development. Voluntary uptake is possible 2011The Registered Teacher Criteria are mandatory for all teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2011. All teachers beginning an induction programme will use new criteria 2012Registered Teacher Criteria will be used by all teachers working to gain full registration and teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2012 2013The Registered Teacher Criteria will be used by all teachers working to gain full registration and teachers renewing or reapplying for a practising certificate in 2013 2014All teachers now using the Registered Teacher Criteria.

13. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Who are they for? All teachers applying to become or renew as ‘fully’ registered Provisional and experienced In all sectors requiring registered teachers Including professional leaders.

14. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 What are they for? The test for ‘satisfactory’ recent teaching experience (Ed Act 1989) for registration – affirms competence – (hurdle) Criteria to guide professional learning of teachers (compass) To promote status of the profession by describing complex nature of teachers’ work (beacon).

15. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 How do they differ? Bicultural nature is explicit Emphasis on critical reflection Clearer connection to practice Professional Relationships are placed as Dimension One Refer to comparison matrices (note that the Professional Standards on the matrices are at the level of ‘fully registered’ teacher). (5 minutes)

16. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Registered Teacher Criteria Handbook 2010 Introduction p.1 Purposes pp.2-3 Using the Criteria pp. 4-5 Implementation timetable p.6 Organisation of the Criteria p.7 The Registered Teacher Criteria pp. 8-14 Overarching statements p. 9.

17. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Leaders’ responsibilities Ensure all teachers know and understand the Criteria Promote the Criteria as a guide for professional learning of teachers Support teachers to be able to meet the Criteria to use them effectively Assess teachers and/or ensure systems and training for those who will appraise/assess teachers.

18. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 As you watch: - note two ideas that could work in your setting - note one potential challenge. Professional Leaders talk about the Registered Teacher Criteria

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20. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 What were two ideas that could work in your setting? And one potential challenge? Professional Leaders talk about the Registered Teacher Criteria

21. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Ask more questions Table discussion Refer to the sheet of questions on your table… Review your initial questions - tick those that have already been answered Record your new questions on the same sheet at the center of your table. (5 minutes)

22. Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops 2010 Coffee break - 15 minutes then re-assemble in SAME SECTOR groups.