CHC is working with schools around Australia to develop the next generation of Christian Teachers. Where possibly we partner with schools to deliver an embedded practice approach to Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Through this approach the pre-service teacher develops an understands of the school and its culture resulting in a great school fit, and a smooth transition into teaching.
This is a highly flexible model which we tailor to each school or group of schools we work with to help develop a solution that works for them.
+ No minimum student numbers
+ Commonwealth Supported Places for ITE courses
+ Tailored to your school’s needs
+ Putting the school in charge
+ Support materials to help promote
Hear from our Schools:
CHC'S Approach
Working with Flexibility and Sustainability
We recognise there are differences between schools which make a flexible solution better than a one size fits all program. Schools have different capabilities and capacities in human and financial resources, and these may change over time. Thus, we have built flexibility into our approach allowing schools to make decisions about what they are able to develop on the ground in the school and what assistance or guidance they might want or need from CHC. In these ways the CHC approach is sustainable over time.
CHC will
- Deliver all components of a high quality, proven, fully accredited Christian preservice teacher education program, in online, synchronous and asynchronous modes
- CHC Courses meet the requirements of Professional registration in Queensland (QCT). Other jurisdictions in Australia have reciprocal arrangements with the QCT (Note: Success in the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE) and the Graduate Teacher Professional Assessment Task (GTPA) are the responsibility of each student and not in the control of CHC. CHC will work with students to prepare them for these national requirements)
- Work with the school through the school coordinator to maximise the benefits of an embedded approach to ITE
- Work with individual schools to provide a customised where possible (within regulatory and course requirements).
- Provide professional development opportunities for staff through the provision of short courses and formal qualifications
- Where appropriate, partner with schools in research which will inform school improvement
The participating School will
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for students
- Provide a key liaison person of the teaching staff to manage the program to facilitate effective communication between CHC and the school
- Provide time and space for the preservice student to participate in online lectures/tutorials and to study when possible
- Develop and take responsibility for any ‘value-added’ components of the program, including mentor Teachers.
- Grant release time for students to be able to participate in Professional Placements as required by their course.
Teach for a Purpose opportunities
If you want to develop the next generation of teachers who will understand your school and culture, click the button below to begin your enquiry
