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This project, which is funded by the Australian Government, contributes to theachievement of the goals of the MCEECDYA Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderEducation Action Plan. The project will enhance opportunities for new and existingteachers to be adequately prepared to teach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderstudents and to understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,histories and perspectives to promote reconciliation.The project supports initial teacher education programs and existing teachers throughresearch and the development of materials that provide opportunities to meet Standards1.4 and 2.4 of the National Professional Standards for Teachers at the appropriate careerstages.AITSL is undertaking this project in partnership with the Queensland Department ofEducation, Training and Employment to conceptualise and oversee the initial teachereducation component of the project and, in particular, to coordinate the activitiesassociated with the project as a whole. The project is supported by a representativeSteering Group, the majority of whose members are Indigenous educators.conducted, and a number of Illustrations of Practice exemplifying the Standards in actionconclude in December 2012.This project is a partnership between AITSL and the Asia Education Foundation (AEF)resources and provides advice to the education community about measures required tobuild an Asia-capable teaching workforce that actively engages students in becomingAsia literate.The project will undertake and provide: a sample survey of teachers and principals with low, medium and high involvementwith Asia literacy, in three states and territories, to determine their knowledge andpractices in this cross curriculum area a survey of the professional learning resources currently used by teachers andprincipals a sample survey of teachers and principals about their ideas for potential futureprofessional learning resource development an assessment of available resources to determine whether there is a need for furtherand more targeted resources advice to the broader education community about providing better information toschools and teachers on the professional learning resources available.The outcomes of the project will be used to inform both initial teacher education and in-service48 AITSL Annual Report 2011–2012
In 2011, AITSL managed the inaugural Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching andSchool Leadership (the Awards) on behalf of the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister forSchool Education, Early Childhood and Youth.The Awards celebrate and recognise the contribution of outstanding teachers andschool leaders across Australia. The Awards also aim to contribute to raising the statusof the teaching profession by supporting the development of a national community ofleading educators and building community awareness of the high quality of the teachingprofession.Nominations were received from Government, Catholic and independent peak schooleducation bodies across states and territories. Following a rigorous judging and selectionprocess including a national judging panel, referee checks and site visits, 39 state andThe national winners were: Australian Primary Teacher of the YearNorthern Territory Australian Secondary Teacher of the Year: David Henderson, Rossmoyne SeniorSecondary High School, Western Australia Australian Primary Principal of the Year: Lee Musumeci, Challis Early ChildhoodEducation Centre, Western Australia Australian Secondary Principal of the Year: David Hamlett, Taroona High School,Tasmania Excellence in Teaching or Leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education:Graham Blackley, Bairnsdale Senior High School, Victoria.Standing, left to right:The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP,Minister for School Education,Early Childhood and Youth;Graham Blackley; Jo Sherrin;Lee Muscumeci; DavidHenderson. Seated:David Hamlett.AITSL Annual Report 2011–201249
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Page 63 and 64: AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash e
Page 65 and 66: Government funding 18,900,909 13,80
Page 67 and 68: AITSL receives revenue through a fu
Page 69 and 70: 1.8 LiabilitiesTrade creditors and
Page 71 and 72: Services Tax (GST).Revenues, expens
Page 73 and 74: AITSL initially recognises debt sec
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Page 79 and 80: Gross book value 28,000 324,146 N
Page 81 and 82: 251,356 251,356Additional provision
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Page 91 and 92: AppendicesAppendix 1: Letter of Exp
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