Australian teachers college may have a new format next year.
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership recently released a consultation paper on the national accreditation system for education degrees, and they recommend inserting tough entry standards in English and maths and demonstrate an aptitude for the profession.
Rather than issuing a state by state accreditation system in Australia, the consultation recommends shifting to a national body, which would ensure all Australian teachers college graduates are all equally prepared.
The best way to do this?
Turn all the graduate-entry Australian teachers colleges into a two-year program. The AITSL proposed the replacement of the 12-month Diploma of Education with a two-year graduate course, which would allow Australian teachers college students more time in the classroom, with a proposed itinerary which consists of 60-days of practicum.
Should these recommendations be passed, the new system would be implemented for the 2012 intake.
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