TAFE NSW Teacher Advisory and Assessment Scheme Policy Training

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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
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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
http//umfweb2.sydney.det.win/mylearningwiki/index
.php/TAA_1_and_2
Gerard Kell Institute Teacher Education
Coordinator
Annette Leverett Learning and Innovation
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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

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Action Plan available from PaCK
ACTION TO BE COMPLETED WITH TEACHER ACTION TO BE COMPLETED WITH TEACHER ACTION TO BE COMPLETED WITH TEACHER
TAA1 ACTION PLAN (To be placed on Teachers Personal File) TAA1 ACTION PLAN (To be placed on Teachers Personal File)

Teachers Name Designation Location


Area to be developed Action Strategies (What, when, who responsible) Review Strategies (How and when to be reviewed) Progress Review (Comments based on discussions)




















Date Agreed Date(s) Reviewed Date Agreed Date(s) Reviewed Date Agreed Date(s) Reviewed Date Agreed Date(s) Reviewed
Developed by Teacher _________________ ____________________ Reviewed by Teacher ____________________ Developed by Teacher _________________ ____________________ Reviewed by Teacher ____________________ Developed by Teacher _________________ ____________________ Reviewed by Teacher ____________________ Developed by Teacher _________________ ____________________ Reviewed by Teacher ____________________

Advisor _________________ ____________________ Advisor ____________________ Advisor _________________ ____________________ Advisor ____________________ Advisor _________________ ____________________ Advisor ____________________ Advisor _________________ ____________________ Advisor ____________________


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Action Plan Preparation

• Areas to be developed
• Action strategies
• Review strategies
• Progress review
• SMART objectives

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Action Plan Advice
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 peoples thinking. Try to avoid use of
words that could sound negative. For example
Improve questioning technique Could be
written as Expand questioning technique
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Action Plan Advice
Use the Action Plan to help lift the teachers
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.
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Action Plan Advice
Set realistic dates of review. Remember the
teachers 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.
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Action Plan Advice
Be patient and fair - remember your own previous
activities. Be constructive. Everybody needs
guidance, support, assistance and encouragement.
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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
Time based
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
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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
Time based
Action Plan Advice Summary
The list below offers some alternatives to
beginning an area / objectives to be developed
statement  
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
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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
Time based
Action Plan Advice Summary
The list below offers some development areas
most often identified in TAA observations  
Administrative Responsibilities, Procedures, requirements Lesson Objectives
Assessment - including recognition Lesson Preparation technology integration
Adult learning principles Lesson Presentation - student centred
Classroom Interaction Questioning Techniques
Classroom Management Self Motivation
Classroom Rapport with students Student Exercises
Classroom Resources Giving positive Feedback
Content Development identifying online and other resources Student Motivation
Training Package Implementation Teaching Aids interactivity, use of technology
Demonstration Techniques Technology and Teaching Resources
Lesson introduction, development and conclusion Technical Knowledge
Lesson plan, notes, resources Teaching Method - use of ICT, blended , flexible, online and workplace delivery
Lesson delivery and assessment strategy Technical Vocabulary
CLAMS using the correct codes, attendance etc Theory Presentation - interactivity
Voice projection, clarity of speech, body language Time Management
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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 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
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)
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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 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
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 members immediate
manager/supervisor Signing off activities on
completion Modifying time frame when necessary
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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 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
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
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Objective or Areas to be developed General job,
teaching or administrative skills and career
development areas requiring improvement or
development 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 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 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
Action Plan Advice Summary
Follow Up There should be at least 2 progress
reviews of Action Plans
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Policy Training Prepared by Gerard Kell and
Annette Leverett