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The new Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the
Teaching Profession, released at the end of June, are to be fully
implemented as of the 1 January 2018. They set the benchmark for
quality teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand and apply to all teachers
who hold a practising certificate, regardless of their role or teaching
environment.
The Standards for the Teaching Profession are comprised of six
standards that reflect contemporary teaching practice in a range of
learning contexts. Teachers must demonstrate that their practice
meets these standards in order to gain full certification and then
maintain their certification. In an appraisal process teachers
show their professional understanding and learning and how they
implement high quality practices in their everyday role. In this
respect, the new Standards do not differ from the previous Practising
Teacher Criteria.
So what are the main changes, other than condensing 12 Practising
Teacher Criteria into six Standards in the revision process?
The Standards cover the breadth of teaching practice, and the
elaborations, largely derived from the former key indicators and
provide further guidance for teachers to use in their individual
settings. The main change is that teachers are encouraged to
demonstrate the depth of their work as professionals, for which
these six Standards provide the framework.
HOW TO USE THE STANDARDS IN THE
APPRAISAL PROCESS:
The Early Childhood Council (ECC) has extensive knowledge of
the sector’s needs and drawing on the expertise of professional
bodies and certificated teachers has developed a detailed resource
for teachers and mentors to assist in this appraisal process. This
resource, The Blue Book, is available as hard copy and online, uses
a step by step format, and provides explanations and reflective
questions for guidance.
To support teachers and mentors throughout their learning journey
the ECC also offer workshops and webinars that provide further
insight, available to members and non-members. For further
information and contact details please see the advert below, or go to
or phone 0800 742 742.
The Early Childhood Council (ECC) offers an
easy-to-use tool to support you in meeting the
Education Council’s Standards for the Teaching
Profession, by providing you a place to record
actions you are taking to meet the Standards.
We understand the demands of a busy schedule
and the pressures of keeping a record of
your teaching and learning reflections and
achievements.
The Blue Book will also support your practice
beyond meeting the Standards. This tool is used
by many early childhood teachers to achieve full
teacher’s registration, obtain and maintain their
practicing certificate and to provide support with
on-going professional development planning
and the appraisal process. The Blue Book also
provides a sense of direction, identification and
management tips for personal development
goals. It is available online, or in hard copy.
The on-line version of the Blue Book is an
enhanced version of the hard-copy folder and
offers a number of great new features.
The Blue Book - assisting you to meet the Standards.
BUY NOW!
Folder – available on ECC online shop.
Visit
Online – annual subscription contact
Centre managers who wish to make bulk
purchases are invited to email
with order details
THE STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION
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