NESA Syllabus Development Consultation
8 December 2017
Section: News
NESA has announced a review of the process to develop NSW Syllabuses. The Consultation process consists of an online survey which may be completed on the NESA Website.
Casual Vacancy for City Organiser 2015-2018
6 December 2017
Section: Administration
Mr Neale Dawson, Principal Solicitor, NEW Law Pty Ltd, will be the Returning Officer for the by-election of one (1) City Organiser of the Australian Education Union NSW Teachers Federation for 2015-2018.
International Day of People with Disability
5 December 2017
Section: News
Our public schools are an important cornerstone for the progressive realisation that enables people with disability to be active contributors to society.
Federation celebrates marriage equality vote, and will watch legislation closely
4 December 2017
Section: News
Teachers across NSW welcomed the news of a 61.6% YES vote in the marriage equality survey, confirming the long-held majority opinion that Australians support marriage equality.
Hasten slowly and stay in charge
1 December 2017
Section: Columns
Many years ago, as a young teacher in the late 1970s, I read an article about Japan and mathematics teaching in relation to what was then new technology — the overhead projector. It may have been apocryphal, but I still found the story to be thought provoking. The article told of a local school district in Japan that had decided to replace, with unforeseen consequences, all the blackboards with overhead projectors complete with scrolling plastic film on which teachers were to write.
Take part in vital new research on workload
1 December 2017
Section: News
All school-based members are urged to respond to a statewide survey on teachers work, to be distributed next February.
Clearing path to accreditation
1 December 2017
Section: News
New teachers were given vital tips on how to navigate the minefield that can be the accreditation process at a one-day Trade Union Training (TUT) course in November.
Maths multiplied by Woo, to the factor of Spencer, divided over one day = Fun.
1 December 2017
Section: News
Maths multiplied by Woo, to the factor of Spencer, divided over one day = Fun.
Supporting teachers for equity
1 December 2017
Section: News
There are significant gains yet to be achieved for our students with disability. Progress toward equity is a must and…
Action manual for school reviews
1 December 2017
Section: News
Federation is pursuing member concerns regarding School Development Reviews and External Validation. Both of these procedures arise from the School Excellence Policy.
TAFE teacher rises to top
1 December 2017
Section: News
With the help of Federation, TAFE Baking Trades teacher Dean Tilden is off to Paris next year for the world cup of all things pastry, The Masters de la Boulangerie.
Education heads up campaign issues
1 December 2017
Section: News
There was large public support for candidates’ promises to reintroduce the needs-based schools funding model at a public forum during the New England by-election.
Steady progress made for permanent employment
1 December 2017
Section: News
The NSW Department of Education is making positive progress in complying with the Terms of Settlement achieved through the Federation’s pursuit of permanent employment for members in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC).
Changes to leave on the way
1 December 2017
Section: News
By June 2018, the Department intends that all schools in NSW will have rolled over to the new SAP HR payroll system.
Podcast takes student assessment up a level
1 December 2017
Section: News
Changing your approach to assessment may help you become a more effective teacher and make your life easier.
TAFE campaign alive and well
1 December 2017
Section: News
TAFE student funding was a critical issue in the federal by-election for the seat of Bennelong. On Friday, 24 November, a rally bringing together TAFE students, teachers and community supporters was held at Meadowbank TAFE, one of two TAFE colleges in the electorate along with the Ryde campus.
TAFE Enterprise Agreement Joint Communique
28 November 2017
Section: News
TAFE Enterprise Agreement Joint Communique
Election Notice – Executive
25 November 2017
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for the following offices: Branch Vice Presidents (4), Branch Custodians (2), Representative of members on the ATSI Members’ Roll (1), Association Representatives (8)
AEU calls for higher standards in teacher education
24 November 2017
Section: News
The Australian Education Union are recommending that initial teacher training be transitioned to a two-year postgraduate qualification, such as an undergraduate degree combined with a two-year teaching masters, after a survey of members showed that many teachers believed their education could have been more effective.
Central assessment process for selection of 35 principals in NSW public schools
17 November 2017
Section: News
Recently the NSW Department of Education advertised 35 principal positions that were all made available at one time due to the recruitment of principals for the new Director, Educational Leadership (DEL) positions.
Condolences and support to the Banksia Road PS community
7 November 2017
Section: News
Federation is shocked and saddened by the tragic incident at Banksia Road Public School today. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the families, teachers, classmates and community members affected by this event.