Professional Development for Teachers
Registered Teacher Criteria (RTC)
The Council is planning a programme of professional development, including resource development, for using the Registered Teacher Criteria. The Registered Teacher Criteria Workshops are running nationwide between May and September to assist professional leaders with the implementation of the RTC in schools and learning centres.
Professional Development Activities
Some examples of suitable professional development activities include:
- Continuing education in teaching through tertiary courses, professional development contracts, workshops, seminars and conferences; and
- Relevant research-based activities such as action research, developing a new programme;
- Writing or producing an educational book, article or resource;
- Assisting other teachers or student teachers by being a mentor teacher, associate teacher, curriculum leader within a learning centre, an advisor or resource person
- Professional activities such as co-operative planning, review and programme development with colleagues, or active participation in subject associations or education organisations
Professional Development Contacts
Some of the many organisations that can offer professional development opportunities include: