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EDPL6004: Leadership in Aboriginal Contexts

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This course offers students a practical and process-oriented approach that is responsive to the challenges of preparing educational leaders committed to social justice and equity for Aboriginal peoples. This includes interrogating Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal theoretical models, styles and purposes of leadership.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDPL6004
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Catherine Burgess, cathie.burgess@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Critical Review of the literature
Critical literature review of key ideas in Aboriginal leadership
40% Week 06
Due date: 17 Sep 2021 at 23:59

Closing date: 17 Dec 2021
2400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Personal Leadership Reflection
Reflect on your approach for effective leadership in Aboriginal contexts
20% Week 08
Due date: 08 Oct 2021 at 11:59

Closing date: 17 Dec 2021
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Leadership workshop
Design a culturally responsive Aboriginal education leadership workshop
40% Week 11
Due date: 29 Oct 2021 at 11:59

Closing date: 17 Dec 2021
2400 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found in Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

  • Consistently strong and ongoing demonstration and evidence of superior organisational and conceptual skills. The work is extremely well conceived, coherent, logical, original and lucid as well as professionally prepared.
  • Impressive and original depth of understanding of the content and discipline is displayed. Information is gathered from a wide range of current & relevant sources beyond the core materials.
  • Convincing synthesis of evidence, critical analysis and understanding of multiple perspectives to formulate a coherent argument.
  • Critical assessment and analysis of the relationship between theory, research and practice. Possible insightful and/or original deployments of theory or theoretical concepts. Implications for personal and professional practice are carefully considered and explored. Work potentially worth dissemination and/or postgraduate study.

Distinction

75 - 84

  • Consistently strong and ongoing demonstration of very good organisational and conceptual skills. The work is well conceived, coherent, logical and lucid as well as professionally prepared.
  • Thorough and comprehensive understanding of the content and/or discipline gathered from a wide range of current & relevant sources beyond the core materials.
  • Convincing synthesis of evidence, critical analysis and understanding of multiple perspectives to formulate a coherent argument.
  • Insightful critique or consideration of relationship between theory, research and practice. Personal / professional implications for practice considered.

Credit

65 - 74

  • Strong organizational & conceptual skills and evidence that the task is logical and coherent and professionally prepared.
  • Considers topics and issues in the broader disciplinary context. Evidence of having read current and relevant sources beyond the core materials.
  • Credible argument making relevant use of evidence, analysis and understanding. Able to apply concepts and draw and justify conclusions.
  • Critical or evaluative discussion/thinking about links between theory, research and practice.

Pass

50 - 64

  • Demonstrates task organization and conceptual understanding in a style which is mostly logical, coherent and flowing.
  • Clear understanding of topic. Demonstrates understanding of materials presented in core texts and readings.
  • Demonstrates some evidence of analytical and evaluative skills. Able to apply fundamental concepts and draw and justify conclusions.
  • Beginning to develop critical reflection and analysis of practice through theory and research. Relevant concepts etc applied in a generally appropriate and thoughtful way.

Fail

0 - 49

  • When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.
  • Attempts are made to demonstrate a logical & coherent understanding of the assessment task but some aspects may be confused or undeveloped.
  • Limited understanding of topic with serious gaps or errors. Demonstrates little evidence of having read materials presented in core texts & readings.
  • Little or no evidence of analytical and evaluative skills. Fails to draw on fundamental concepts and to justify conclusions.
  • Very little or no consideration of the relationships between theory, research and practice.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

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We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Current research and theory in education leadership Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 02 Current research and theory in education leadership Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 Socially Just leadership Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO5
Week 04 Culturally responsive leadership. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 05 Culturally responsive leadership. Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Leadership in Aboriginal contexts Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Leadership in Aboriginal contexts Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 08 Leadership in Aboriginal Contexts Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 09 Leadership in Aboriginal Contexts Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Leadership for whole school change Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

WEEK 1

Trimmer, K., Dixon, R., & Guenther, J. (2019). School leadership and Aboriginal student outcomes: systematic review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 1-17.

Day, C., Grice, C. (2019). Investigating the influence and impact of Leading from the Middle: A School-based Strategy for Middle Leaders in Schools,(pp. 4 - 51). Sydney, Australia: The University of Sydney

WEEK 2

Woods, P., & Roberts, A. (2016) Distributed leadership and social justice: images and meanings from across the school landscape, International Journal of Leadership in Education, 19(2), 138-156, DOI: 10.1080/13603124.2015.1034185

Kemmis, S., Wilkonson, J., Edwards-Grove, C., Hardy, I., Grootenboer, P., & Bristol, L. (2014). Practising Leading. In S. Kemmis, J. Wilkinson, C. Edwards-Groves, I. Hardy, P. Grootenboer, & L. Bristol. (Eds) Changing Practices, Changing Education. Netherlands: Springer Singapore. pp157-178.

WEEK 3

Keddie, A. & Niesche, R. (2018). The role of ethical practices in pursuing socially just leadership (chap. 3). In J. Wilkinson & L. Bristol (Eds.). Educational leadership as a culturally-constructed practice: New directions and possibilities. New York: Routledge

Brown, K., M. (2004). Leadership for Social Justice and Equity: Weaving a Transformative Framework and Pedagogy, Educational Administration Quarterly, 40(77), 76-108

WEEK 4

Khalifa, M., Gooden., & Davis, J. (2016). Culturally Responsive School Leadership: A Synthesis of the Literature. Review of Educational Research, 86(4), 1272–1311 DOI: 10.3102/0034654316630383

Lopez, A. (2017). Towards a theory of culturally responsive and social justice leadership. In A.E. Lopez, Culturally Responsive and Socially Just Leadership in Diverse Contexts, pp 15-31. DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-53339-5_2

WEEK 5

Berryman, M., Nevin, A., SooHoo, S., & Ford, T. (2015a). A culturally responsive framework for social justice. In K. Esposito, & A. Normore (Eds.), Inclusive practices for special populations in urban settings: The moral imperative for social justice leadership (pp. 143-164). Charlotte NC: Information Age Publishers.

Johnson, L. (2017). Culturally Responsive Leadership for Community Empowerment. In Y-K Cha, J Gundara, S-H Ham, M Lee (Eds). Multicultural Education in Global Perspectives. Policy and Institutionalisation. pp 113-199.

WEEK 6

Purdie, N. & Wilkinson, J., (2008). Leadership in Indigenous education: Scoping paper prepared for the ACER Standing Committee on Indigenous Education, Improving Learning, ACER, pp. 1 – 22.

Davies, J., & Halsey, J. (2019). Principals as Protagonists Practices Beneficent for Indigenous Education in Rural Schools. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 29(1), 101-

WEEK 7 & AVCC WEEK

Ma Rhea, Z. (2017). Indigenist holistic educational leadership. In J. Wilkinson & L. Bristol, Educational Leadership as a Culturally Constructed Practice. New Directions and Possibilities. Taylor Francis Group.

Stronger Smarter Institute (2017). Implementing the Stronger Smarter Approach. A comprehensive reflection of the characteristics of a Stronger Smarter Approach in action.

WEEK 8

McMahon, S., & McKnight, A. (  ). It’s right, wrong, easy and difficult learning how to be thoughtful and inclusive of community in research.

Sarra, C. (2011a). ‘Transforming Indigenous education’. In N. Purdie, G. Milgate, & H. R. Bell (Eds.), Two Way Teaching and Learning: Toward Culturally Reflective and Relevant Education, ACER Press, Victoria, Australia, 107-118.

WEEK 9

Lovett, S., & Fluckiger, B. The impact and effects of attempts to implement leadership for reading ‘both ways’: A case study in an Indigenous school. Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice. 29(2), 18-31

Riley, T., & Webster, A. (2016) Principals as Literacy Leaders with Indigenous Communities (PALLIC) building relationships: one school’s quest to raise Indigenous learners’ literacy, Teaching Education,

WEEK 10

Robertson, J., & Earl, L. (2014) Leadership Learning: Aspiring principals developing the dispositions that count. Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice, 29(1),

Connell, R. (2013) The neoliberal cascade and education: an essay on the market agenda and its consequences, Critical Studies in Education, 54(2),), 99-112

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Critically analyse key research in education leadership to initiate and engage in professional dialogue with colleagues directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of Aboriginal students.
  • LO2. Critically analyse key issues in Aboriginal and international Indigenous human rights and social justice education in relation to improving schooling for Aboriginal students
  • LO3. Support colleagues in developing deep understandings of the theoretical and practical applications of the models and purposes of leadership in diverse Aboriginal community contexts.
  • LO4. Lead colleagues in critical discourse about the role of leadership in developing policy, procedures, curriculum, pedagogy and community engagement strategies to actively address representations of Aboriginal people, culture and communities.
  • LO5. Apply ethical practices to initiate and lead collaborative conversations with staff and community about the role leadership plays in facilitating culturally responsive schooling for diverse Aboriginal family and community settings.
  • LO6. Lead colleagues in designing culturally responsive and inclusive Aboriginal studies/perspectives programs and teaching/learning strategies based on ethical community collaboration to meet the needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
6.2.3. (Highly Accomplished) Plan for professional learning by accessing and critiquing relevant research, engage in high quality targeted opportunities to improve practice and offer quality placements for pre-service teachers where applicable
6.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
6.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Engage with colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher professional learning activities to address student learning needs.
7.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
2.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
6.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
7.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Maintain high ethical standards and support colleagues to interpret codes of ethics and exercise sound judgement in all school and community contexts.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
2.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
6.2.3. (Highly Accomplished) Plan for professional learning by accessing and critiquing relevant research, engage in high quality targeted opportunities to improve practice and offer quality placements for pre-service teachers where applicable
6.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
7.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Maintain high ethical standards and support colleagues to interpret codes of ethics and exercise sound judgement in all school and community contexts.
7.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
2.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues using current and comprehensive knowledge of content and teaching strategies to develop and implement engaging learning and teaching programs.
2.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to plan and implement learning and teaching programs using contemporary knowledge and understanding of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
2.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
3.7.3. (Highly Accomplished) Work with colleagues to provide appropriate and contextually relevant opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in their children’s learning.
6.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
LO5
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies that address the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
3.2.3. (Highly Accomplished) Work with colleagues to plan, evaluate and modify learning and teaching programs to create productive learning environments that engage all students.
6.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
7.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Maintain high ethical standards and support colleagues to interpret codes of ethics and exercise sound judgement in all school and community contexts.
7.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
LO6
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) - AITSL
1.3.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies that address the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
2.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues using current and comprehensive knowledge of content and teaching strategies to develop and implement engaging learning and teaching programs.
2.2.3. (Highly Accomplished) Exhibit innovative practice in the selection and organisation of content and delivery of learning and teaching programs.
3.2.3. (Highly Accomplished) Work with colleagues to plan, evaluate and modify learning and teaching programs to create productive learning environments that engage all students.
3.7.3. (Highly Accomplished) Work with colleagues to provide appropriate and contextually relevant opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in their children’s learning.
6.1.3. (Highly Accomplished) Analyse the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to plan personal professional development goals, support colleagues to identify and achieve personal development goals and pre-service teachers to improve classroom practice.
7.4.3. (Highly Accomplished) Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Professional Level – PG and Professional Learning) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.2.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Expand understanding of how students learn using research and workplace knowledge.
1.2.4 T P A (Lead) Lead processes to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching programs using research and workplace knowledge about how students learn.
1.3.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies that address the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.3.4 T P A (Lead) Evaluate and revise school learning and teaching programs, using expert and community knowledge and experience, to meet the needs of students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
1.4.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Provide advice and support colleagues in the implementation of effective teaching strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using knowledge of and support from community representatives.
1.4.4 T P A (Lead) Develop teaching programs that support equitable and ongoing participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by engaging in collaborative relationships with community representatives and parents/carers.
2.1.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues using current and comprehensive knowledge of content and teaching strategies to develop and implement engaging learning and teaching programs.
2.2.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Exhibit innovative practice in the selection and organisation of content and delivery of learning and teaching programs.
2.3.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to plan and implement learning and teaching programs using contemporary knowledge and understanding of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
2.4.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues with providing opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
2.4.4 T P A (Lead) Lead initiatives to assist colleagues with opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
3.1.4 T P A (Lead) Demonstrate exemplary practice and high expectations, and lead colleagues to encourage students to pursue challenging goals in all aspects of their education.
3.3.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to select and apply effective teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
3.7.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Work with colleagues to provide appropriate and contextually relevant opportunities for parents/carers to be involved in their children’s learning.
3.7.4 T P A (Lead) Initiate contextually relevant processes to establish programs that involve parents/carers in the education of their children and broader school priorities and activities.
4.1.4 T P A (Lead) Demonstrate and lead by example the development of productive and inclusive learning environments across the school by reviewing inclusive strategies and exploring new approaches to engage and support all students.
6.1.4 T P A (Lead) Use comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to plan and lead the development of professional learning policies and programs that address the professional learning needs of colleagues and pre-service teachers.
6.2.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Plan for professional learning by accessing and critiquing relevant research, engage in high quality targeted opportunities to improve practice and offer quality placements for pre-service teachers where applicable
6.2.4 T P A (Lead) Initiate collaborative relationships to expand professional learning opportunities, engage in research, and provide quality opportunities and placements for pre-service teachers.
6.3.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Initiate and engage in professional discussions with colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
6.3.4 T P A (Lead) Implement professional dialogue within the school or professional learning network(s) that is informed by feedback, analysis of current research and practice to improve the educational outcomes of students.
6.4.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Engage with colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher professional learning activities to address student learning needs.
6.4.4 T P A (Lead) Advocate, participate in and lead strategies to support high-quality professional learning opportunities for colleagues that focus on improved student learning.
7.1.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Maintain high ethical standards and support colleagues to interpret codes of ethics and exercise sound judgement in all school and community contexts.
7.1.4 T P A (Lead) Model exemplary ethical behaviour and exercise informed judgements in all professional dealings with students, colleagues and the community.
7.2.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Support colleagues to review and interpret legislative, administrative, and organisational requirements, policies and processes.
7.3.4 T P A (Lead) Identify, initiate and build on opportunities that engage parents/carers in both the progress of their children’s learning and the educational priorities of the school.
7.4.3 T P A (Highly Accomplished) Contribute to professional networks and associations and build productive links with the wider community to improve teaching and learning.
7.4.4 T P A (Lead) Take a leadership role in professional and community networks and support the involvement of colleagues in external learning opportunities.

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