AER 61 discusses the contemporary influences on initial teacher education, with particular
attention to the notion of quality teaching, and the role of teacher education and teacher …

There has been a major and growing international focus on improving the quality of teaching
for decades. In Australia, there have been numerous key national initiatives introduced since …

Teacher quality is recognised as a lynchpin for education reforms internationally, and both
Federal and State governments in Australia have turned their attention to teacher education …

Educational reform represents a long-term focus of Australian governments. National policy
documents have emphasised quality education for all and improved teacher quality for over …

Abstract Teacher Education within Australia is once again on the cusp of further reviews at
both State and Federal levels. This is in spite of frequent and invasive reviews and inquiries …

This paper examines the quality of teaching in Australian schools and ways in which it can
be improved. It provides a brief survey of the main trends in educational policy and practice …

Teachers are at the heart of educational improvement. Any benefits that accrue to students
as a result of educational policies require the enabling action of teachers. It is for this reason …

Concerns with the readiness of beginning teachers has resulted in significant changes to
ITE programs in Australia. Declining student performance in domestic and international …

Improving the quality of teachers and teaching should be a central goal of education policy.
Evaluating the work of teachers and developing their teaching skills is a key part of …

In 2012, discussions about what constitutes 'quality teaching'and the role of teacher
professional standards in determining and monitoring quality will, no doubt, continue to be …