Professional Standards

Professional Standards

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers provide a detailed framework for all teachers, it provides information on "knowledge, practice and professional engagement required across teachers’ careers." (Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, 2011). A copy can be downloaded below:

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.pdf

Critical Reflections

The following are some Personal reflections on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

• Standard 1: Focus Area 1.1.1: Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning

• Standard 2: Focus Area 2.6.1: Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students

• Standard 3: Focus Area 3.2.1: Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.

  • Standard 4: Focus Area 4.1.1: Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities