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World Teachers’ Day – 31 October 2008 – Teachers Matter
Teachers, educate, inspire, and make us strive for excellence. Nearly everyone can remember a teacher who touched their lives in a meaningful way. Who was yours? On World Teachers' Day, the New Zealand Teachers Council praises the important contribution that over 86,000 registered teachers make to our communities and the future development of our nation. "Thousands of early childhood, primary and secondary teachers and teacher educators around New Zealand are making a difference to the lives of their students. Teaching is a complex, challenging profession requiring multiple skills and capabilities. Inspirational, ccommitted, competent and enthusiastic teachers enjoy the challenges of helping students to achieve their potential," says Dr Peter Lind, Director of the New Zealand Teachers Council. "In celebrating World Teachers' Day on 31 October, we support the goals of UNESCO to raise the status of teachers internationally. All learners need access to high quality education. When knowledge is shared, skills are gained and lives can be forever changed." Teachers Council research shows that those people who are open to a career in teaching are significantly more likely to talk about being involved in children's future growth and success. The most significant factors influencing people to stay in teaching are related to teachers' commitment to children, enjoyment of their job and doing a job of which they feel proud. The Teachers Council is marking World Teachers' Day in Wellington by hosting a one day conference for teachers and professional leaders. This conference will examine ways in which the knowledge, skills and attributes of effective teachers are identified. Examples of effective teachers are the winners of the Linking Minds scholarship. The conference keynote speaker will be Dr Graeme Aitken, Dean of the University of Auckland Faculty of Education. For further information contact: Peter Lind, Director, New Zealand Teachers Council, Ph: 0274 311523 04 470 9055 Or to contact a Linking Minds teacher (see attached list.) or to find out more about the WTD conference to be held in Wellington: http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/communication/ Background information on the Teachers CouncilWhat is the Teachers Council?On 1 February 2002, as an enactment of the Education Standards Act 2001.the Teachers Council was established.The Teachers Council is a professional body that represents teachers in the same way that the Nursing Council represents nurses and other professional societies represent their professions. It replaced the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), and has much wider functions. It is a voice for teachers that promotes teaching as a profession and enhances the standing of teachers in our communities. What does the Teachers Council do?The Education Standards Act 2001 states that the purpose of the Teachers Council is to provide professional leadership in teaching, enhance the professional status of teachers in schools and early childhood centres, and contribute to a safe and high quality teaching and learning environment for children and other learners.The Teachers Council's functions include to:
Who can, and who must, be registered by the Teachers Council?All people who have achieved approved teaching qualifications are eligible to apply to be registered as teachers by the Teachers Council. To teach in a State kindergarten, primary or secondary school, it is necessary to be registered.How many members does the Teachers Council have?Approximately 86,000 people are registered.Why must teachers in State kindergartens, primary and secondary schools be registered?Registering teachers offers assurance that:
Who runs the Teachers Council?The key to the success of the Teachers Council is that it must be the teachers' organisation, run for teachers by teachers. There are 11 Council Members, supported by a Director and staff. Four Council Members are elected by teachers; three are nominated by NZEI, PPTA and STA; and four, including the Chair, are appointed by the Minister of Education.From 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 the Teachers Council:
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