FAQs
- What professional development is available for first time associate teachers?
- What professional development is available for experienced associate teachers?
- How do I find out about professional development opportunities?
What professional development is available for first time associate teachers
Professional development workshops are run for first time associate teachers in the school holidays at the end of Term 1 and Term 2. Workshops are free.
What professional development is available for experienced associate teachers?
Workshops for experienced associate teachers take place several times a year. The focus is on the associate teacher as a mentor. Workshops are based on the concept of ‘educative mentoring’ used by the Education Council (2016) in the ‘Guidelines for Induction and Mentoring and Mentor Teachers.’ Participants examine the differences between traditional views of the role of the associate teacher and the concept of the educative mentor; and a range of skills and strategies that can be used by educative mentors.
How do I find out about professional development opportunities?
Information about upcoming professional development is sent to schools in a range of ways, including via the student teachers and the school contact person recorded in our system. It is also available here.