2023 Teacher Advisor (TA) and Subject Interviews (Term 2)

Dates:

Tuesday, May 9^th (TA Interviews)

Wednesday, May 10^th (Subject Interviews)

Thursday, May 11^th (TA Interviews)

Through feedback from community, staff, and student voices, the College believes there is a place for both the Teacher Advisor and Subject Interviews. These interviews explicitly enhance the partnership between parents, students and educators in ensuring students strive to achieve their best. Which, when coupled with robust teaching practices and feedback, will set high academic expectations and support our students to succeed academically and socially and emotionally, personally and spiritually through a well-rounded and comprehensive education.

We understand that academic success is essential for personal growth and future success, so we prioritise the partnership between teachers, students, and parents in promoting academic excellence. One way we do this is through subject and teacher advisor interviews.

These interviews allow teachers to give targeted feedback and set high expectations for our students. By working together with parents and students, we can create a personalised approach to learning that helps our students achieve their full potential. Additionally, we recognise the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) skills for academic success and personal growth.

Through subject and teacher advisor interviews, we can prioritise acquiring critical skills such as organisation, resilience, perseverance, confidence and engaging in relationships. By providing guidance and support in these areas, we can equip our students with the skills they need to thrive academically and personally.

At Damascus College, we are committed to promoting academic excellence and nurturing the whole student to flourish and subject and teacher advisor interviews are an essential part of achieving this goal.

What are TA and Subject Interviews:

TA interviews: A Teacher Advisor (TA) is responsible for providing students with academic, spiritual and personal support. They act as a mentor and guides helping students navigate their academic, personal and wellbeing goals and providing assistance when needed. TAs are an essential part of a student's support system, and it's important to ensure that they are qualified, competent, and able to work effectively with students. TA interviews can help identify individuals with the necessary skills and qualities to excel in this role.

Subject Teacher interviews: Subject Teachers are responsible for teaching students specific subject matter. They play a critical role in shaping students’ academic experience and providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Subject Teacher interviews can help identify teachers who are knowledgeable about their subject matter and can engage students and create a positive learning environment. This is particularly critical in supporting students’ acquisition of Social Emotional Learning competencies, which can vary between subjects. By assessing the teaching skills, content knowledge, and instructional strategies of Subject Teachers, Damascus College can ensure that students are receiving a high-quality education in all subject areas.

Communication:

The process of booking TA and Subject Interviews will commence two weeks prior to the interviews. Parents/Carers will be notified via newsletter and email. All interviews will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams.