Professional Learning

Teacher Professional Leave

Teacher Professional Leave (TPL) provides teachers with flexible opportunities to improve classroom practice, build individual capacity and contribute to school and system improvement.

TPL provides a minimum of 25 days up to a maximum of 50 days per teacher to:

  • explore how teaching capability and reflection on their own practice can be improved using the e5  Instructional Model (PDF - 322Kb) 
  • conduct a practical investigation into quality instruction
  • access organised professional learning such as the PLATO (Professional Learning and Teacher Outcomes) program
  • generate, evaluate and broaden professional knowledge as an active agent in the analysis and improvement of teacher practice.
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Who is it for?

TPL is available to teachers who have:

  • a significant teaching load
  • require CRT replacement
  • a demonstrated commitment and capacity to undertake professional learning focused on high quality instruction in the classroom
  • not previously participated in Teacher Professional Leave.

    Previous recipients of Teacher Professional Leave are not eligible.

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What will I learn?

Teachers are awarded time away from the classroom to conduct a practical investigation into quality instruction. They are supported to do so both by collaborating with other educational professionals and by attending the PLATO program. The four PLATO workshops will provide participants with direct assistance in:

  • clarifying the focus of  the TPL investigation
  • project management
  • research methodology
  • evaluating the impact of TPL on individual teachers practice, and their students learning outcomes.
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How do I apply?

The next TPL round is scheduled for May 2012.

All schools will be informed when applications are open.

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What is the selection process?

  1. all endorsed and eligible applications submitted to the TPL email address will be distributed to reviewers for assessment against a selection criteria
  2. successful applicants are chosen based on the quality of their applications
  3. the final selection of teachers and allocation of leave is approved by the General Manager of the School Improvement Division.
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