1. Transition to
Professional Practice
Paul Merriweather BECE Holmesglen. 15/8/2013.
merriweather.paul.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
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2. Introduction
• Finding a Job
• Induction
• Curriculum planning
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Professional Learning Network
• VIT Standards
• How to survive your first week
• Three fundamental principles
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3. Finding the right
Teaching Job
• FInd a Job - Government
• MySchool Website
• Independent Schools - Find a
Job
• Key Selection Criteria - Vic Gov
• Applying for Positions - DEECD
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4. Induction
• Get to know staff and team
• Finding your way around
• Gaining access to the tools
• DEECD - Induction for
Beginning Teachers
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5. Curriculum Planning
• The first day team building
• Planning curriculum in teams
• School planners
• Work program
• Assessment folder
• AusVels
• DEECD Website
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6. Mentoring
• Additional time (APT)
• Mentoring program
• NCIPP Clip
• You drive the support you need
- "Gain So Fast" handout
• DEECD Program
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7. Communication
• Role with parents
• Staff meetings - 2/3 per week
• Emails
• Intranet
• Learning Management System -
Compass, like Moodle, like
Schoology
• Lines of accountability
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8. Professional Learning
Networks
• Twitter- follow
• scoop.it - aggregate
• Edublogs.org- reflective
portfolio
• Learnist
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9. VIT Standards
• Guiding standard to ensure
accountability and quality in
teaching
• VIT Standards
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10. Surviving - First Week
• Visit school before starting date
• Read school policies, handbook
• Be organised and well prepared
• Get to school early
• Don't be afraid to ask for help
• Prioritise tasks
• Know your personal limits
• Celebrate small achievements
• Build a support system
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11. Three Fundamental
Principles
• Nurture and Challenge
• Care with Humanity and
Sensitivity
• Maximise their Potential
• HATTIE,J. Visible Learning
(2009) p. 261
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