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Observation of practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

If you’re a mentor or provisionally registered teacher, how do you demonstrate and observe proficient practice during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Effective Mentoring Program tips - the workplace recommendation panel

Although 2020 has been a year of the unexpected, many provisionally registered teachers have still worked through their inquiry in their current teaching context and are looking now to convene a workplace recommendation panel. Here are some things their mentor should consider.

How to apply for (full) registration through your MyVIT account

If you are a provisionally registered teacher and ready to apply for (full) registration, you can apply online through your MyVIT account. Watch a video and find out more about the process.

Illustrations of Practice Video Series: Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it

AITSL has produced a series of videos featuring teachers illustrating, through their practice, how they meet the various descriptors of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Registration fees to remain at 2019-20 levels

In line with the Victorian Treasurer’s announcement in April 2020 where he set the annual index rate at 0.0 per cent, this year's (2020-21) registration fees will remain at 2019-20 levels. The VIT’s registration fees continue to be tax deductible and the lowest across Australia.

New system on track for annual registration

The new teacher registration system will be online from 27 July 2020 ready for the annual registration process to commence.

MyVIT accounts will temporarily shut down while we migrate data to the new system.

Examples of evidence for moving to (full) registration

Evidence of practice from teachers who have already undertaken the (full) registration process may assist other teachers in understanding the end product of their inquiry.

Resources for meeting APST 1.4 and 2.4 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture

Watching these videos, accessing the resources and reflecting on how to apply the content in teaching practice can count as part of a teacher's professional learning requirements for renewal of registration.

The power of a professional conversation

Professional conversations are invaluable in improving teacher practice.