Implementation of the Registered Teacher Criteria
Registered Teacher Criteria replace Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions
The Registered Teacher Criteria are replacing the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions.
The Registered Teacher Criteria are available in text, poster and handbook formats.
How will this affect teachers during 2011?
In 2011 the Registered Teacher Criteria are mandatory for all teachers renewing or reapplying for a Practising Certificate. Those beginning teachers who began working with the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions in 2010 will continue to do so in 2011. The application forms for teacher registration have changed in 2011 to reflect these changes.
From 2011 all schools and early childhood services should be using the Registered Teacher Criteria, including as part of teacher appraisal systems.
The implementation timeline for 2010 - 2012 can be viewed here.
The Registered Teacher Criteria help promote quality teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand
The Registered Teacher Criteria will be used for assessment of all teachers to gain and maintain full teacher registration. The Registered Teacher Criteria describe the required professional knowledge in practice, and the professional relationships and values for teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand. They have been developed to reflect current thinking and research about quality teaching practice.
Support is available
The Council is providing training and resources to help mentors, teachers and professional leaders use the Registered Teacher Criteria.
- A set of Frequently Asked Questions has been developed. If your query is not covered by these please email inquiries@teacherscouncil.govt.nz.
- Workshops for professional leaders on using and implementing the Registered Teacher Criteria are being held in main centres during March and April 2011. Details can be found on the Registered Teacher Criteria workshops page.
- Further information and resources can be found here.
- For specialist teachers, a supporting resource outlining how the Registered Teacher Criteria can be met is available here and a matrix showing examples of how a teachers in various specialist roles could meet the Criteria can be found here
- Queries about additional resources that you may need and the overall implementation programme can be directed to cynthia.shaw@teacherscouncil.govt.nz.
Background
The Council began a review of the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions in October 2006, working with a reference group and writing group with the aim of reviewing, recasting and repositioning them in the sector. Consultation on the Registered Teacher Criteria was conducted in 2007 and 2008 and the criteria were trialled in a pilot programme in 2009. Feedback from the consultations and the pilot has been used to finalise the Registered Teacher Criteria.
In 2010 the Council began phasing out the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions and replacing them with the Registered Teacher Criteria as the standards for teacher registration. From 2011 onwards, all Provisionally Registered Teachers starting their first year of employment, teachers registered Subject to Confirmation and all fully registered teachers renewing their Practising Certificate will need to be assessed against the Registered Teacher Criteria.
To find out more about the overall project please refer to the Review of the Satisfactory Teacher Dimensions.