Adding to the ideas already generated in this discussion thread, I also think that the principal is pivotal in providing opportunities for allowing the TL to be able to deliver relevant and specialised professional development (PD) to the whole staff. This will assist in positioning the TL as an ‘expert’ in the field. In particular, I’m referring to delivering PD around inquiry models (and their successful use and implementation) as well as delivering insights into the new Information Fluency Framework (for example), set to be implemented in NSW schools next year. I believe principals need to be willing to support this, but it is up to the TL to be willing to step up and make this offering/suggestion for their own professional benefit. I understand that for many, this would be a daunting prospect…
Discussion Forum 4.3 – The TL and the Curriculum
