2011 Annual Report to the Community - Academy of Mary Immaculate

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ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, FITZROY TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS DOCTORATE 0 % MASTERS 5.56 % GRADUATE 37.04 % CERTIFICATE GRADUATE 7.41 % DEGREE BACHELOR 87.04 % DIPLOMA ADVANCED 38.89 % NO QUALIFICATIONS LISTED 1.85 % EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING At the Academy of Mary Immaculate staff undertake a diversity of Professional Learning activities. Professional Learning is strongly encouraged at the Academy of Mary Immaculate and significant resources are allocated to support all staff in their professional learning. Professional Learning planning forms a very important part of the Annual Review Meeting. All staff are encouraged to know the value of lifelong learning and model this concept to the students. During 2011 all teaching staff participated in 4 Professional Learning days held at the College – 1 day focusing on spirituality, and the other 3 days focusing aspects of teaching and learning. The Head of e- Learning has also conducted significant Professional Learning for all teaching staff in this important area. The Director of Faith and Mission also conducted voluntary sessions for those staff seeking to gain their Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School. EXPENDITURE AND TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DESCRIPTION OF PL UNDERTAKEN IN 2011 Full staff professional development meetings, in-house IT training, attendance at professional associations and conferences, Catholic Education Office programs, degree studies, congregational ethos programs, NUMBER OF TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PL 50 AVERAGE EXPENDITURE PER TEACHER FOR PL $ 1,000 2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY PAGE 25
ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, FITZROY TEACHER SATISFACTION A high level of teacher satisfaction can be evidenced by: ‣ Strong commitment to the Mercy Ethos. ‣ Strong commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values Statement and the Mercy Ethos. ‣ Strong commitment to the Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014. ‣ Strong commitment to the School Improvement Framework process ‣ Active involvement in the life of the College ‣ Commitment to and support of Pastoral and Co-curricular activities. ‣ Ongoing involvement in Professional Learning opportunities. ‣ Annual Review Meeting with the Principal. ‣ Appraisals of teachers in Positions of Leadership. ‣ Informal and formal feedback. SIF SURVEY RESULTS Comparative data from SIF Survey results in 2010 and 2011 indicates that staff in 2011 have expressed a significant increase in levels of satisfaction in a number of areas. These include: • Individual morale • School morale • Professional growth • Student behaviour • Curriculum processes • Student motivation • Respect for students • Quality teaching The data also indicates that a number of other areas remain constant in terms of staff satisfaction: • Work demands • Student behaviour • Student management • Parent partnerships • Teacher confidence • Engaging practice 2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY PAGE 26
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