Developing a model of reciprocal professional learning for school/university partnerships

1. Partnerships in Action (PIA) Developing a model of reciprocal professional learning for school/university partnerships

2. WelcomeProject OverviewResearch insightsPractical AdviceSummary Q & ANext Steps....

3. Engaging & Serving Our Communities A Collaborative, authentic professional learning model to enhance & sustain reciprocal learning outcomes for: K-7 Pre-service Teachers Partnership Schools Mentor Teacher Children Our Communities

4. Principles underpinning authentic reciprocal professional learning e.g. Sustained time, mutual planning & reflection, team teaching (hands on), resources & information pooled • Pre-Service teacher’s agree to showcase learning outcomes to wider schools staff following ATP Schools identify professional development learning needs • ECU staff /pre-service teachers identify skills to match needs. • ECU support pre-service teachers with requisite skills & knowledge to enable ‘authentic’ collaboration with mentor teachers. Partner schools support collaborative planning with time/resources Partnership / pre-service teachers agree to collaboratively plan, team-teach, reflect and plan future terms of reference • Reciprocal learning occurring over two professional practices. • (sustained time). • 3rd year, Term 4, 2010 - Returning in 4th Year Term 1/ 2 ATP 2011 • Partnership teachers agree to cascade knowledge and skills to other school staff (peer mentoring). • Pre-Service teachers agree to showcase learning outcomes to wider education community following ATP

5. principles & Actions Enhanced learning for children Reciprocal learning Collegiality Mutuality of benefits Personal Development Professional Development Sustainability

6. Case study model Ten volunteer Mentor Teachers from two partnership schools (Davallia PS & Edgewater PS) Ten merit selected B.Ed (K-7) Pre-service Teachers Developing, monitoring & evaluating outcomes of an authentic professional learning model to build, promote & sustain ‘reciprocal learning opportunities’ in targeted areas. (IWB use)

7. Project deliverables A model that can be universally implemented Capacity building for all stakeholders Enhanced school/University partnerships Development of autonomous learning amongst Pre-service/future teachers Employment opportunities Wider community contributions

8. benefits Schools, mentors, PST, wider community, children Collegial development Change in PST identity Quick start to ATP Mutual trust School/PST relationship Collaborating PSTs in schools School kudos/promotion Energised staff PST to staff PD

9. Advice for Schools Q & A

10. Potential focus area Examples IWB’s NAPLAN issues Health & PE Program Arts Focus