Common use of Professional Learning and Development Clause in Contracts

Professional Learning and Development. (a) Teachers are encouraged and will be supported by the Employer in their professional learning, including by way of self-reflection in their day to day work, collaboration with colleagues, discussion with leaders, peer observation of classes and pursuing research or studies in their own time. (b) The Employer shares a responsibility for professional learning and will provide a range of professional learning opportunities for Teachers. Professional development that is a requirement of the Employer, excluding external study, must be offered within designated school time. (c) Where the Employer has concerns that a Proficient Teacher may not be meeting the standard for maintenance of accreditation, including in relation to the completion of required professional development, the Employer will advise the Teacher of this and the specific standard descriptors considered inadequate, in a timely manner. The representative of the Employer will meet with the Teacher to develop a plan to support the Teacher to maintain Proficient Teacher standard.