Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

In this interview Pauline Barnes (General Manager, Teaching Council) and Alex Gunn (Chair of TEFANZ and Associate Dean of Teacher Education at the University of Otago) discuss the new requirements for initial teacher education programme approvals which were introduced in July 2019. Alex and Pauline explore why the requirements were developed, some of the ins and outs of the new approach to programme approvals, and the critical role providers and their partners have in shaping their programmes so that graduates can meet the Standards/Ngā Paerewa (in a supported environment) from day one in their new teaching career. A transcript of the interview is available here: https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/ITE%20requirements%20interview%20trancript.pdf This is not an episode of Teaching Today podcast.

Hear the stories of two provisionally certificated early childhood teachers ready to leave the profession and why they chose to stay (spoiler alert: caring, supportive and effective mentoring). This episode is jam-packed with gems of advice and insight from mentor teachers in the ECE sector on how they effectively nurture and support the next generation of teachers. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Episode%203%202019%20transcript3.pdf Resources mentioned in the podcast: Quality Practice Template: https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/our-code-our-standards Induction and Mentoring Guidelines: https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/guidelines-induction-and-mentoring-and-mentor-teachers The Tuakana Teina pilot programme matched experience pou tautoko/mentor teachers with provisionally certificated teachers/pia with the aim of supporting them on their journey towards full certification. It was so successful, applications filled up quickly and are now closed.

Our myth busters are Teaching Council lead advisor Christina Thornley and ERO manager of national projects Jane Lee. Together they demystify the appraisal process and explain how effective appraisal is a lever that drives up best practice in teaching and why it’s teachers and learners who reap the benefits. Transcript available here: https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Episode%201_appraisal%20transcript%20.pdf In the episode we mention heaps of useful resources available on our website for making sure your appraisal supports quality practice: https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/appraisal

Do children and young people spend enough time participating in sport and physical activities during school time? What are the benefits or of using sport as a learning and engagement tool? How do we get more teachers and learners involved in physical activity during the school day? How does success on the sports field translate into success in the classroom? We look into all these questions and more with our expert panel. Let us know what you think by emailing letstalk@educationcouncil.org.nz A transcript of the podcast is available here: https://educationcouncil.org.nz/sites/default/files/Episode%205%20transcript%20v3.pdf Mentioned in the podcast, Brain boost research: https://bit.ly/2yK2A5s

This episode of Teaching Today focuses on Modern Learning Environments, also known by a variety of other names such as Flexible or Innovative Learning Environments. Joining us with their expertise and insight is Mark Wilson (principal of Cashmere High School in Christchurch), Lesley Murrihy (principal of Amesbury School in Wellington), Bobbie Hunter (Professor of Pasifika Education Studies at Massey University) and Mark Osborne (Director of Leading Learning Ltd). The panel brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective on MLEs and what they mean for the future of education in New Zealand. Listen and tell us what you think by commenting on social media or email letstalk@educationcouncil.org.nz A transcript of the podcast is available here: https://educationcouncil.org.nz/sites/default/files/Episode%203%20transcript_0.pdf

In the inaugural episode of Teaching Today, we tackle the issue of physical restraint in an education setting. Are the guidelines helpful? Did the legislation get it right? How can whānau and teachers work together? A primary school principal, social worker, PPTA rep and early childhood educator share their views on these questions and much more. Listen and tell us what you think by commenting on social media or email letstalk@educationcouncil.org.nz Host: Francesca Hilbron Panellists: Heather Henare, CEO of Skylight Trust Mark Potter, Principal of Berhampore School Tom Haig, Deputy General Secretary of Policy at PPTA Mandy Coupe, Kindergarten Taranaki Theme music: As I Was Saying by Lee Rosevere, Free Music Archive, Attribution License