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

Ambition in Action Gerard Kell Institute Teacher Education Coordinator Annette Leverett Learning and Innovation Developing a TAA Action Plan For support on developing a TAA Action Plan please contact Learning and Innovation Unit or refer to resources located on myLearning at:

Ambition in Action 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

Ambition in Action 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 developedAction 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 ____________________

Ambition in Action  Areas to be developed  Action strategies  Review strategies  Progress review  SMART objectives Action Plan Preparation

Ambition in Action 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

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Use 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.

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Set 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.

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Be patient and fair - remember your own previous activities. Be constructive. Everybody needs guidance, support, assistance and encouragement.

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary Area / objectives to be developed General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development and teaching areas requiring improvement 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary The 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime 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…

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary The 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Administrative Responsibilities, Procedures, requirementsLesson Objectives Assessment - including recognitionLesson Preparation – technology integration Adult learning principlesLesson Presentation - student centred Classroom InteractionQuestioning Techniques Classroom ManagementSelf Motivation Classroom Rapport with studentsStudent Exercises Classroom ResourcesGiving positive Feedback Content Development – identifying online and other resourcesStudent Motivation Training Package ImplementationTeaching Aids – interactivity, use of technology Demonstration TechniquesTechnology and Teaching Resources Lesson introduction, development and conclusionTechnical Knowledge Lesson plan, notes, resources Teaching Method - use of ICT, blended, flexible, online and workplace delivery Lesson delivery and assessment strategyTechnical Vocabulary CLAMS – using the correct codes, attendance etcTheory Presentation - interactivity Voice projection, clarity of speech, body languageTime Management

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary Action 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary Review 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 completion Modifying time frame when necessary Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary Progress Review - (Comments based on discussions) TAA1 Action Plan: Developed within 21 days of observation Actions reviewed at regular intervals Minimum 2 progress reviews Further 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based

Ambition in Action Action Plan Advice Summary Follow 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 S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based Objective or Areas to be developed: General job, teaching or administrative skills and career development areas requiring improvement or development S pecific to teacher M easurable – targets are set A chievable – appropriate resources are available to meet respective targets A greed – appropriate priorities set and agreed to achieve desired outcomes R ealistic Relevant Related resources available to desired outcomes T ime based

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