Conference presentation
Industry Stakeholders’ Voices Regarding Involvement in QTPA
AARE Conference 2023 (Melbourne, Australia, 26/11/2023–30/11/2023)
26/11/2023
Abstract
Impactful initial teacher education can be characterised by significant industry engagement between stakeholders within schools and universities. School-university partnerships ensure the content of initial teacher education courses are responsive to the needs of the profession. Collaboration within these partnerships provide opportunities for knowledge generation, innovation and effective resolutions to the challenges faced by educators. As a result, these relationships enhance opportunities for pre-service teachers to learn about the profession in powerful ways. These partnerships, then, enhance the outcomes for both learning contexts. As part of our ongoing school-university partnerships,industry partners have been strategically involved in the assessment processes of the teaching performance assessment (QTPA). This paper presents the perspectives of school leaders and teachers who have participated in assessing QTPA written submissions and sitting on QTPA assessment panels. Analysis of data emphasises the voice of school-based colleagues and their important role in the preparation of graduate teachers. Drawing on interview data, participants reflect on their experiences in the QTPA process. From this, two key perspectives emerge. Firstly, school leaders’ perspectives highlight the value of school-university collaboration on the QTPA assessment for the value it has for preparing graduate teachers for future teaching contexts and roles. Secondly, leaders emphasise the value that exists for schools in adopting shared practices and language for strengthening teacher practice.
Details
- Title
- Industry Stakeholders’ Voices Regarding Involvement in QTPA
- Authors/Creators
- Helen T Dempsey PhD (Author) - Murdoch University, School of EducationChad Morrison PhD (Author) - Murdoch University, School of EducationSandi Fielder (Author) - Murdoch University, School of EducationKathryn G Dehle (Author) - Murdoch University, School of Education
- Conference
- AARE Conference 2023 (Melbourne, Australia, 26/11/2023–30/11/2023)
- Identifiers
- 991005619167607891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference presentation
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