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Communications
This Page contains the most recent Communications from the New Zealand Teachers Council. To access previous communications, please use the side-bar or top-bar navigation. A pdf version of the latest edition of for Teachers can be viewed by clicking the thumbnail. To download the document to your computer right click and choose 'save target as'. (Summaries in HTML are available via the Newsletters index in the left hand navigation.) New Zealand Teachers Council Publications can be viewed here and the latest Directors message can be viewed here.
Signposts for the Profession ConferenceWorld Teachers' Day 31 October 2008This conference celebrated International World Teachers' Day in Aotearoa New Zealand by examining ways in which we describe the knowledge, skills and attributes of effective teachers and how we conceive what is a teaching role. The keynote speaker was Dr Graeme Aitken, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland. Dr Aitken's address explored links between concepts of teaching, as outlined in the NZ Curriculum and Te Whāriki, and the Council's draft Registered Teacher Criteria. A copy of Dr. Atiken's powerpoint presentation can be obtained here: The Wisdom of Teaching: Signposts for the Profession <536KB PowerPoint> a condensed html summary can be viewed here Following the keynote address there were opportunities to workshop and explore the draft Registered Teacher Criteria in more detail and to discuss issues around teacher registration policy and ways forward for the profession. The Council thanks delegates for their attendance and contributions to the discussion. The profession will be kept informed of ongoing developments and consultation. Queries and additional informationIf you require additional information please contact alastair.mclean@teacherscouncil.govt.nz
Education Portal
edCentre is an online gateway to information about New Zealand education. It provides access to educational services and advice for organisations and people at all stages of their lives. With individual sections for parents, learners, educators, governance bodies, researchers and the community, edCentre is an ideal starting point for people to quickly access relevant information without prior knowledge of the education sector. The web address of edCentre is www.edCentre.govt.nz The portal has been designed for different audiences and to provide quick, simple access to the 28 education websites and portals of the seven education agencies involved. These are:
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