Ministry descriptions, often referred to as job descriptions, can be good tools in teacher training. We often think of them for recruitment purposes to let people know what their responsibilities would be as teachers. They can also be used for evaluative and accountability purposes. Here are some ways they can help with teacher training:
- Go over the ministry description with new teachers, line by line, to determine where they most need help and then tailor pre-service training to their specific needs.
- Distribute a copy of the ministry description for all teachers to evaluate their teaching in light of these expectations, perhaps including a scale on which they can rank themselves in each area. Provide training for individuals where they ranked themselves the lowest.
- Part of the way through the teaching year, observe teachers in action and later sit down in private consultation with them. Use the job description as an assessment tool to review how you perceive they are doing in accomplishing the various responsibilities and what kind of training you believe could help them.
- Use the broad responsibilities listed in the ministry as an outline or framework around which to build an on-going teacher training plan during teachers’ meetings.
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