Early career teachers: Teaching, driving and other adventures Tammy Edwardson, SA Department of Education and Child Development Presentation at Yamaiyamarna Paitya | Teachers are deadly! 2012 national MATSITI conference, July 9-11, Tarndanya (Adelaide), 9-11 July. More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Teachers Initiative.

1. Early Career Teachers:
Teaching, Driving and other
Adventures
MATSITI 2012 National
Conference, July 9 – 11, 2012
Tammy Edwardson
Strategic Policy Officer, Aboriginal
Recruitment and Retention
DECD, South Australia
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2. Teaching, Driving and Other Adventures
• Teaching is.....
• Teacher as Learner
• Teacher Toolbox
• Driving Safely
• Going the Distance
• Enjoying the Ride and
Future Destinations
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3. Teaching is…..
How do you describe teaching?
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4. Teacher as Learner
Why did you become a teacher?
What motivates you?
Who inspires you?
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5. Teacher as Learner
• Teacher as life long learner
• Pace yourself
• Learn from your students, colleagues and
community
• Be reflective
• Access regular debriefing
• Avoid acceleration in the first five years
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6. Teacher as Learner
• Set short, medium and long term goals
• Do a few things well
• Be aware of your expectations
• Know your limits
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7. Teacher Toolbox
• Role clarification
• High quality induction
• Ask questions
• Access high quality resources - refer to handout
• Code of Ethics - in and out of school
• Access training that supports your professional
knowledge and development
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8. Driving Safely
• Develop relational trust
• Know your students and community
• Work in collaborative teams
• Build and maintain your emotional and
professional networks
- Seek out high quality buddies and mentors
- Network with your peers
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9. Strong Professional Networks
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10. Driving Safely
• Be reflective, persistent and patient
• Creatively problem solve
• Hone in on and value your strengths
• Maintain hope and optimism
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11. Going the Distance
• Take rest stops, refuel and refocus
• Recharge the batteries – sufficient sleep, regular
exercise and good nutrition
• Self reward in constructive ways
• Keep a full tank to arrive
at your next destination
• Family, community and
work balance
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12. Staying Focused
• Stay calm
• Pause and reflect
• Be consistent
and persistent
• Externalise behaviour
What is working?
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13. Enjoying the Ride and
Future Destinations
• Those “Ah ha!” moments
• Teacher as Leader
• Celebrate your achievements
• Family, community and work balance
• Plan your future destinations
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14. Enjoying the Ride and
Future Destinations