Seeing Ourselves at School: Increasing the Diversity of the Teaching Workforce

Résumé du livre

People of many backgrounds, nationalities and abilities contribute to the rich diversity of our Australian community. Diversity broadens our perspectives and strengthens us as a nation, allowing us to draw on complementary knowledge, experiences and insights. However, this diversity is not well-reflected in our current teacher workforce. There is now research indicating that a more diverse workforce has the capacity to support our students' achievement and engage effectively with local communities. Policymakers and researchers internationally have begun to explore how we might broaden the group of those who enter teaching, and how best to support them in their teaching careers to aid their retention and their contribution.