TAFE NSW Teacher Advisory and Assessment Scheme Policy Training Developing a TAA Action Plan

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Action Plan – available from PaCK

5. Areas to be developed Action strategies Review strategies Progress review SMART objectives Action Plan Preparation

6. 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 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”

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. 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

11. 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:

12. 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 :

13. 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)

14. 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 member’s immediate manager/supervisor: • Signing off activities on completion • Modifying time frame when necessary

15. 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

16. 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

17. For more information please visit myLearning Teacher Education Programs TAA Scheme Policy Training Prepared by Gerard Kell and Annette Leverett