TAA1 TEACHER WORKSHOP

Learning and Innovation

PROGRAM OUTLINEWorkshop Introduction Overview of the TAA SchemeOutline of the TAA1 ProcessTAA 1 Action PlansSummation & Close

PURPOSE

The purpose of this workshop is to

provide TEACHERS with the skills to

effectively and efficiently participate

in the TAA 1 activity.

The Aim of the Teacher Advisory and Assessment Scheme (TAA) is:

• to improve the quality of the delivery of education to students

• to enhance teacher effectiveness

• to provide on-going career development advice to teachers

• to recognise and develop potential

The TAA scheme is based on:

• Consultation

• Advice

• Support

• Guidance

• Transparency

The TAA Scheme Consists of 2 Components

Component 1Where the final part is the TAA1 Activity.Component 2Where the final part is the TAA2 Activity

The TAA Scheme ProcessBoth TAA1 and TAA2 activities involve :

• a preparatory stage

• a teaching observation

• a review meeting with an appropriately appointed adviser

• the development of an agreed Action Plan

• appropriate follow-up activities arising from the Action Plan.

The

TAA 1

ACTIVITY

TAA1 Advisory Activity is carried out to:

• Assist new permanent and full-time temporary teachers to reflect on their progress

• Provide feedback and advice on training skills

• Develop an action plan for professional and career development

Who is involved?• Human Resources Unit

Responsible for implementation and coordination of the TAA Scheme

• Teacher Education Coordinator

Supports Teachers, Advisors, Assessors and Managers

• Organising Manager

Coordinates activity to ensure successful completion

• Advisor.

Supports the teacher preparing for the TAA 1 activity, conducts the activity and assists in the completion of the action plan.

• Teacher.

Prepares for, undertakes and actively participates in, the activity.• Reviewing Manager.

Reviews the completed activity to ensure that ALL guidelines are followed and verifies that the Action Plan is at the required standard.

PROCESS for the TAA 1 Advisory Activity• Organising Manager, Advisor and Teacher notified in the 2nd

or 3rd teaching week after new teacher appointed.• Activity undertaken in the 8th to 12th teaching week after

appointment.• Activity undertaken at a mutually agreed time.• Teacher MUST receive WRITTEN NOTIFICATION

regarding the activity at least 14 days prior to the activity taking place.

• A pre-activity meeting MUST take place between the Advisor and Teacher at least 5 working days before the activity occurs.

TAA 1 PROCESS (cont)• Minimum of 1 hour and lesson should include an introduction, body and

summation.

• Advisors comments/observations MUST only be recorded on the ADVISORY REPORT.

• Advisory report is used as the basis for the POST activity discussions and the formulation of the ACTION PLAN.

• Post Observation meeting held after 1 day and no more than 5 working days after the observation.

• ACTION PLAN prepared within 21 days of the observation (can be at post observation meeting).

• Copy of the action plan and Advisory Report held by Advisor and original sent to HR for placement on Teachers P file to confirm activity completed.

Advisory reportThe ADVISORY REPORT is a key part of the TAA 1 Activity. Therefore:1. It must be discussed with teachers during the pre-activity

meeting and observation. To be effective it MUST include all points that will need to be discussed in the POST ACTIVITY meeting and in the preparation of the ACTION PLAN.

2. Correctional activities that are part of the action plan must be included in the Advisory Report.

3. It should include both positive and negative aspects of the teachers performance.

Preparing the action planRemember that the ACTION PLAN is a mutually agreed document so BOTH the ADVISOR and the TEACHER should have input to its completion.

Preparing the action plan cont’The key parts of an action plan are,• AREA TO BE DEVELOPED

Specifically identifies the part of the teachers performance that requires development e.g. Questioning skills, session plans, timing etc.

• ACTION STRATEGIESClearly explains what is to be done, how it will be done and who will help

• PROGRESS REVIEWComments on the results of the teachers actions in completing each part of the action plan.

Qualities of a good action plan• S Specific

• M Measurable

• A Achievable

• R Relevant

• T Timely

TAA 1 EXERCISEArrange yourselves into small groups of 3 or 4 and using the material provided prepare an ACTION PLAN that will support the development of the teacher in the scenario.

After discussion prepare an ACTION PLAN on the transparency provided and select a member of your group to present your findings to the remainder of the group.

TAA1 Summary• TAA1 Purpose• TAA1 Participants• TAA1 Process• TAA1 Documentation