Enhanced mentoring and induction for new early childhood teachers has the potential to benefit stakeholders at all levels of the ECEC system, including children, families and their local communities. However, structural barriers prevent a national program from becoming a reality.
In this report, AERO, in partnership with Deakin University, explores 5 key ingredients to support a program to sustain and grow knowledge and skills in the ECEC sector and its workforce:
- national commitment and collaboration
- clarity of purpose and outcomes
- an adequate supply of skilled mentors
- sufficient time for effective learning
- flexible options for diverse contexts.
This research addresses one of the action areas of the National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy.
This report has been produced as Action FA1.3 under the Professional recognition theme of the National Workforce Strategy, Shaping Our Future. It was developed by AERO in consultation with ECEC stakeholders.
The Australian Education Senior Officials Committee has agreed to the release of this report for government and sector consideration.
The publication of this report does not indicate government acceptance of any recommendations. For any queries regarding this report, please email [email protected].
Keywords: professional development, teacher development, educator development