The document discusses the development of a new Masters level teaching program (MTL) at the School of Education. It argues that teaching should be considered a Masters level profession and that higher education concepts can contribute to both professional and academic development for teachers. The framework outlines qualifications for Masters degrees, emphasizing skills like critical thinking, original research, and lifelong learning that are important for the teaching profession. It also discusses different approaches to ongoing professional development for teachers and factors that impact school effectiveness.
8. Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to: a) deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences; b) demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; c) continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level; And…. d) the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
9. School Effectiveness School Improvement School Transformation Elements related to impact Performance, attainment, cohort monitoring data, league tables, statistics, content Capacity Motivation Morale Climate Processes Empowerment Distributed leadership Autonomy Agency Professional learning Networks and collaboration
10. IMPACT at a glance I Improvement, Institutional, Individual, Inspiration M Motivation, Morale, Measurement P Performance, Professional, Personal A Attainment, Aspiration C Competence, Capacity, Change T Transformation, Targets