Primary POV

Jun 16, 08 - 9:57 PM

"The Academy Awards for Education"

Just in case there was one teacher out there still not convinced McGowan is a goose, here's some more proof.
"Academy Awards"- What a bloody insult.
To lob this condescending crap in the midst of the most contemptible treatment of the workforce ever is beyond belief.
STICK YOUR AWARDS AND MAKE A DECENT OFFER TO EVERY TEACHER.

Web

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:05 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

If you have the stomach for it, the link to his media statement is at the BOTTOM of today's home page news.

Chalkie

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:13 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

How stupid can this man be?

Quote: "Unveiling the new awards today, Mr McGowan said the Carpenter Government was building on the State’s booming economy to deliver a world-class education system for the future."

Has he not yet understood that he should be using the benefits of this 'booming economy' to pay teachers appropriately to ensure that there ARE teachers in the future?

Quote "The new awards provide $375,000 in prize money for the State’s best teachers, principals, school support staff, TAFEWA lecturers and schools,” he said.

Oh whoopee doo! More money being thrown down the loo! Stop your insulting little prize giving for an elite minority just so that you can use it for some PR grandstanding and bite into the real issue : teacher shortages because of insultingly low salaries.

Quote: “We have one of the best education systems in the world and it is important that we recognise the achievements of those people who are at the forefront of our success."

No, Mr McGoo. We HAD a very good education system but OBE, mismanagement, DET deafness, pathetic pay and lack of appropriate support systems have undermined it so that the rats have been deserting the sinking ship for some time now. (Been out to Gilmore recently, McGoo?)

Web

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:21 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Quote of the Month, Chalkie !

dis- appointed

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:24 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

You know we could have some real fun with this little competition.
What if we supported a candidate - say a random gave him a whole history and persona and nominated him.
I think McComish the lawyer turned actor made areal name for himself by impersonating big wigs in business etc, only to befuddle everyone with his comments etc.
You really could do a number on Mc Goo and he would be that thick he would not see it coming.

Primary POV

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:45 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

What a great idea, dis. When I was in high school a group of us created a student who, to our adolescent delight, was regularly summonsed to the office for non-attendance.
I would imagine that "Tom McCracken" graduated from high school, did his 3 years (we're talking 70's), then post graduate studies, and is now the type of teacher McGowan is looking to reward with his prestigious awards.
(Apologies to any real Tom McCrackens out there)

Web

Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:55 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

And may the best CV padder and inflator win?

SpoilSport

Jun 16th, 2008 - 11:01 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Where is the "Balga Works Memorial Award", for the principal that wasted the most public money (or can you only do that AFTER you've been a Principal of the Year)? Does being investigated by the CCC or being charged by the police improve your chances?

Boxer

Jun 17th, 2008 - 6:11 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

"Does being investigated by the CCC or being charged by the police improve your chances?"

SpoilSport I guess you could say something like "my intitiatives and work in the area of education has been widely reported and received significant attention from a wide sector of the community and various government agencies."

Smithers

Jun 17th, 2008 - 7:27 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

PLEASE...LETS NOMINATE MARKO!

Smithers

Boxer

Jun 17th, 2008 - 7:55 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Smithers, you misunderstand the premise behind these awards.

It’s not to recognise individuals who have made a real difference; otherwise the maligned principal at Halls Creek who initiated the highly effective attendance-welfare initiative would have received a reward. Instead he got a special Spanish Inquisition visit from Ravlich, Paul Albert and the district director.

No. The awards are for people who make top-down ‘initiatives’ look good. That means we should be recognising and rewarding those principals that pushed through the middle schooling model, inclusivity programs and OBE.

An Observer

Jun 17th, 2008 - 9:25 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

WA Teacher of the Year (metropolitan) - $25,000;
WA Teacher of the Year (rural/remote) - $25,000;
WA Lecturer of the Year (TAFEWA) - $25,000;
WA Principal of the Year - $40,000; and
WA Support Staff Member of the Year - $25,000

Why does the Principal get more?

Fred

Jun 17th, 2008 - 9:43 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

WA District Director of the Year(metropolitan) - $0.25
WA District Director of the Year (rural/remote) -$0.40
WA Director General of Education of the Year - $0.05
WA Minister of Education and Training of the Year -$0.01
WA Executive Director of the DET Human Resources of the Year - No Candidates

Joy

Jun 17th, 2008 - 1:11 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

I agree with Smithers on this. If many people nominated Marko, they mioght listen. If not, we just let DET get away with nonsense. Why shouldn't the best people get the awards?

We can't just whinge all the time.

Joy

Jun 17th, 2008 - 1:12 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

might

Mike Armstrong

Jun 17th, 2008 - 2:35 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

I'm quite sure Marko would smile widely at the suggestion he be nominated. As suggested though, these awards will never recognise contributions to the BIG picture. They will always go to those who toe the line, cut'n'paste outcomes, nod at all the right times and basically bend over forwards to accomodate DET "initiatives". [May I suggest Clyne Tubbs, our fictional co-student at Claremont in the 80's.]

Joy

Jun 17th, 2008 - 4:41 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Who can nominate people for these awards, anyway?

+ve Thinking

Jun 17th, 2008 - 5:26 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Anyone can nominate a teacher

Parents, Students, fellow teachers and Admin.

I know two teachers who were nominated last year One was from her Principal and he other by a parent.

We had pamphlets sent out last year - haven't seen them for this year yet.

Searcher

Jun 17th, 2008 - 8:10 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Application form for an individual teacher

Note, if you intend to retire before the end of 2008 your application will not be considered. Why?

Searcher

Jun 17th, 2008 - 8:22 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Goodness me. They even conduct workshops for applicants to prepare their application!

"...providing detailed advice on how best to answer the questions."

Workshops for applicants

BAFTA

Jun 18th, 2008 - 6:12 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

May I nominate Mike Hunt; or his erstwhile brother Eric?

Romulus

Jun 18th, 2008 - 6:52 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Imagine sitting in the workshop with all the other aspirants, all the self-promoters and CV stuffers smiling through their teeth at each other! It makes my stomach turn, as does the general idea of the awards when teachers aren't being paid what they deserve in the first place. Any decent teacher wouldn't even be able to find the time for this wretched vomit.

Primary Mark

Jun 18th, 2008 - 7:46 AM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Romulus...Heartily agree.

Any sycophant who accepts this patronising tokenism from McGoo et al should be named and shamed.

To think that these wipes could all be in the same room at the same time...Creepy.

Risky

Jun 18th, 2008 - 2:57 PM

Re: "The Academy Awards for Education"

Mike Hunt has long been an advocate of inclusivity and a mouthpiece for the underdog.

Author	Comment
Primary POV Jun 16, 08 - 9:57 PM	"The Academy Awards for Education" Just in case there was one teacher out there still not convinced McGowan is a goose, here's some more proof. "Academy Awards"- What a bloody insult. To lob this condescending crap in the midst of the most contemptible treatment of the workforce ever is beyond belief. STICK YOUR AWARDS AND MAKE A DECENT OFFER TO EVERY TEACHER.
Web Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:05 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" If you have the stomach for it, the link to his media statement is at the BOTTOM of today's home page news. Email [optional]: platowa@bigpond.net.au
Chalkie Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:13 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" How stupid can this man be? Quote: "Unveiling the new awards today, Mr McGowan said the Carpenter Government was building on the State’s booming economy to deliver a world-class education system for the future." Has he not yet understood that he should be using the benefits of this 'booming economy' to pay teachers appropriately to ensure that there ARE teachers in the future? Quote "The new awards provide $375,000 in prize money for the State’s best teachers, principals, school support staff, TAFEWA lecturers and schools,” he said. Oh whoopee doo! More money being thrown down the loo! Stop your insulting little prize giving for an elite minority just so that you can use it for some PR grandstanding and bite into the real issue : teacher shortages because of insultingly low salaries. Quote: “We have one of the best education systems in the world and it is important that we recognise the achievements of those people who are at the forefront of our success." No, Mr McGoo. We HAD a very good education system but OBE, mismanagement, DET deafness, pathetic pay and lack of appropriate support systems have undermined it so that the rats have been deserting the sinking ship for some time now. (Been out to Gilmore recently, McGoo?)
Web Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:21 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Quote of the Month, Chalkie ! Email [optional]: platowa@bigpond.net.au
dis- appointed Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:24 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" You know we could have some real fun with this little competition. What if we supported a candidate - say a random gave him a whole history and persona and nominated him. I think McComish the lawyer turned actor made areal name for himself by impersonating big wigs in business etc, only to befuddle everyone with his comments etc. You really could do a number on Mc Goo and he would be that thick he would not see it coming.
Primary POV Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:45 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" What a great idea, dis. When I was in high school a group of us created a student who, to our adolescent delight, was regularly summonsed to the office for non-attendance. I would imagine that "Tom McCracken" graduated from high school, did his 3 years (we're talking 70's), then post graduate studies, and is now the type of teacher McGowan is looking to reward with his prestigious awards. (Apologies to any real Tom McCrackens out there)
Web Jun 16th, 2008 - 10:55 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" And may the best CV padder and inflator win? Email [optional]: platowa@bigpond.net.au
SpoilSport Jun 16th, 2008 - 11:01 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Where is the "Balga Works Memorial Award", for the principal that wasted the most public money (or can you only do that AFTER you've been a Principal of the Year)? Does being investigated by the CCC or being charged by the police improve your chances?
Boxer Jun 17th, 2008 - 6:11 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" "Does being investigated by the CCC or being charged by the police improve your chances?" SpoilSport I guess you could say something like "my intitiatives and work in the area of education has been widely reported and received significant attention from a wide sector of the community and various government agencies."
Smithers Jun 17th, 2008 - 7:27 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" PLEASE...LETS NOMINATE MARKO! Smithers
Boxer Jun 17th, 2008 - 7:55 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Smithers, you misunderstand the premise behind these awards. It’s not to recognise individuals who have made a real difference; otherwise the maligned principal at Halls Creek who initiated the highly effective attendance-welfare initiative would have received a reward. Instead he got a special Spanish Inquisition visit from Ravlich, Paul Albert and the district director. No. The awards are for people who make top-down ‘initiatives’ look good. That means we should be recognising and rewarding those principals that pushed through the middle schooling model, inclusivity programs and OBE.
An Observer Jun 17th, 2008 - 9:25 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" WA Teacher of the Year (metropolitan) - $25,000; WA Teacher of the Year (rural/remote) - $25,000; WA Lecturer of the Year (TAFEWA) - $25,000; WA Principal of the Year - $40,000; and WA Support Staff Member of the Year - $25,000 Why does the Principal get more?
Fred Jun 17th, 2008 - 9:43 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" WA District Director of the Year(metropolitan) - $0.25 WA District Director of the Year (rural/remote) -$0.40 WA Director General of Education of the Year - $0.05 WA Minister of Education and Training of the Year -$0.01 WA Executive Director of the DET Human Resources of the Year - No Candidates
Joy Jun 17th, 2008 - 1:11 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" I agree with Smithers on this. If many people nominated Marko, they mioght listen. If not, we just let DET get away with nonsense. Why shouldn't the best people get the awards? We can't just whinge all the time.
Joy Jun 17th, 2008 - 1:12 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" might
Mike Armstrong Jun 17th, 2008 - 2:35 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" I'm quite sure Marko would smile widely at the suggestion he be nominated. As suggested though, these awards will never recognise contributions to the BIG picture. They will always go to those who toe the line, cut'n'paste outcomes, nod at all the right times and basically bend over forwards to accomodate DET "initiatives". [May I suggest Clyne Tubbs, our fictional co-student at Claremont in the 80's.]
Joy Jun 17th, 2008 - 4:41 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Who can nominate people for these awards, anyway?
+ve Thinking Jun 17th, 2008 - 5:26 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Anyone can nominate a teacher Parents, Students, fellow teachers and Admin. I know two teachers who were nominated last year One was from her Principal and he other by a parent. We had pamphlets sent out last year - haven't seen them for this year yet.
Searcher Jun 17th, 2008 - 8:10 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Application form for an individual teacher Note, if you intend to retire before the end of 2008 your application will not be considered. Why?
Searcher Jun 17th, 2008 - 8:22 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Goodness me. They even conduct workshops for applicants to prepare their application! "...providing detailed advice on how best to answer the questions." Workshops for applicants
BAFTA Jun 18th, 2008 - 6:12 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" May I nominate Mike Hunt; or his erstwhile brother Eric?
Romulus Jun 18th, 2008 - 6:52 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Imagine sitting in the workshop with all the other aspirants, all the self-promoters and CV stuffers smiling through their teeth at each other! It makes my stomach turn, as does the general idea of the awards when teachers aren't being paid what they deserve in the first place. Any decent teacher wouldn't even be able to find the time for this wretched vomit.
Primary Mark Jun 18th, 2008 - 7:46 AM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Romulus...Heartily agree. Any sycophant who accepts this patronising tokenism from McGoo et al should be named and shamed. To think that these wipes could all be in the same room at the same time...Creepy.
Risky Jun 18th, 2008 - 2:57 PM	Re: "The Academy Awards for Education" Mike Hunt has long been an advocate of inclusivity and a mouthpiece for the underdog.