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Initial Teacher Education Committee

Overview   

This site provides information on Initial Teacher Education Committee membership, meeting dates and meeting updates

The Initial Teacher Education Committee (ITEC) undertakes the process of reviewing initial teacher education programs for approval under the policy established by the Institute’s Quality Teaching Council (QTC). The Policy and Procedures for Approval of Initial Teacher Education Programs defines the role and responsibilities of the ITEC.

Membership  

The Initial Teacher Education Committee (ITEC) is appointed by the QTC. To ensure informed advice is provided to the Quality Teaching Council the ITEC comprises members with particular expertise, with regard to balance of interest.

The Chair of the ITEC is appointed by the QTC from the membership of the ITEC.

In 2009 members of the Initial Teacher Education Committee are:

  • three nominees of the QTC;

Ms Shirley Steel (principal) Whalan Public School
 Mr Steve Storey (teacher) Sydney Boys High School
 Ms Julie Selkirk (curriculum specialist) Catholic Schools Office Broken Bay

  • a representative of the NSW Vice-Chancellors’ Committee;

Professor Paul Chandler   University of Wollongong

  • a representative of a NSW university offering initial teacher education programs;

Professor Martin Hayden  Southern Cross University

  • at least one representative of the NSW Teacher Education Council;

Professor Jo-Anne Reid   Charles Sturt University
 Dr Marea Nicholson  Australian Catholic University
 Associate Professor Pamela Coutts   Macquarie University
Associate Professor Robyn Ewing  University of Sydney
Professor Steve Wilson  University of Western Sydney

  • three practising teachers with understanding of professional experience in initial teacher education programs, ensuring breadth of representation; for example, primary, secondary, government and non-government, rural and socio-economic status;

Ms Nicole Wade (teacher) BusbyPublic School
 Ms Jan James (principal) Condobolin Public School
 Mr Craig Wattam (principal) James Sheahan Catholic High School Orange

  • a representative of an employing authority;

Ms Diane Wasson (NSW Department of Education and Training)

  • the Manager Initial Teacher Education (ITE), or another member of Institute staff, as executive officer.

Mr Patrick Lee  Manager Initial Teacher Education

Meeting dates 2009 and Meeting Updates 2009

  • Thursday 26 February 2009
  • Tuesday 7 April 2009
  • Thursday 21 May 2009
  • Tuesday 11 August 2009
  • Friday 18 September 2009
  • Friday 30 October 2009
  • Wednesday 2 December 2009

Meeting Updates 2008 

Updated 5/4/09