Teaching in NSW Schools
DRAFT
This page is here to support your transition from teacher training to teaching in a classroom!
From 1st January, 2005, all those seeking to teach in NSW schools, whether public or private, will be required to be accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers.The NSW Institute of Teachers works under the Framework of Professional Teaching Standards.
There are a number of things to be considered when organising your accreditation. If you are applying to teach in a NSW government school, then you will be accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training through a nominee of the Director General. If you are seeking to work in a non-government school, then you will need to complete an 'Application for Accreditation' form through the NSW Institute of Teachers.
One of the important elements in applying to teach in a NSW school is to collate a well developed portfolio.
You will find the following structure worth looking at:
Portfolio Structure.
Listed below are some worthwhile sites which may help you plan and organise your portfolios:
Professional Development: Portfolios
- Quality Teaching Awards: Guidelines for Preparing a Portfolio
- PROFESSIONAL TEACHING PORTFOLIO: University of New England School of Education
- The UNSW Student Portfolios Site
- Faculty of Arts Advise on Portfolios for University Teachers
Useful Web Sites
Australia-wide Accreditation of Programs for the Professional Preparation of TeachersTeaching Australia: Australian Institute for Teaching and School LeadershipCornerstones: Building Policy Foundations for the Next Generation| Top of Page |
Lesson Plans
Planning a LessonExamples of Lesson Plans
Please note, these are not endorsed sites, but may give you some ideas.
Curriculum Corporation Primary School Lesson PlansVirtual TeacherKey Learning AreasPenguin/Puffin Ideas for Teachers
Thinking about ways of teaching
These sites have concepts important to the way in which teaching is meeting the challenges for technical innovation
Centre for Learning Innovation
