Below are the key summaries relevant to each of the three domains for the National Professional Standard for Teachers, published by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Expansions on these are delivered through the subheadings tab - entry 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. In these entries I respond to the domain as a whole, and address selected sub standards specifically.
undertaking the Supporting New Teacher’s Practice program:
Each section under this subheading has an Action Plan associated. An Action Plan is a clear statement of how I will improve my practice in relation to the specified standard such as professional development of further training.
The overreaching Action Plan for my professional development is to complete the: Supporting New Teacher’s Practice program, delivered through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
The Supporting New Teacher’s Practice program is a development program designed to support first year teachers to enhance the quality of their teaching and improve student learning. Through the program, I hope to become more confident in my teaching ability and establish support networks with others new to the profession. I feel that this program supports all National Professional Standard for Teachers, and as such it is an overreaching Action Plan. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development states that:
- learn how to use evidence to identify a challenge of practice
- be supported to reflect upon, analyse and respond effectively to the challenges you face in your classroom
- have a common language through which to explore your teaching capabilities through the use of the e5 Instructional Model
- be supported to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in your teacher preparation course to the complexity of real life teaching."
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/proflearning/teacher/newteach.htm
Although dates have not yet been released for 2013, the program operates over a period of 7 months - from May to November - and comprises three components: workshops, learning communities and online events. I will need to register when I am employed within a school though I am confident that this will be supported.
I feel that the professional development, peer learning, as well as the professional support networks established through this program will benefit me greatly as I begin my career.
Domain 1: Professional Knowledge Abstract from AITSL
Teachers draw on a body of professional knowledge and research to respond to the needs of their students within their educational contexts.
Teachers know their students well, including their diverse linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds. They know how the experiences that students bring to their classroom affect their continued learning. They know how to structure their lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of their students.
Teachers know the content of their subjects and curriculum. They know and understand the fundamental concepts, structure and enquiry processes relevant to the programs they teach. Teachers understand what constitutes effective, developmentally appropriate strategies in their learning and teaching programs and use this knowledge to make the content meaningful to students.
Through their teaching practice, teachers develop students' literacy and numeracy within their subject areas. They are also able to use information and communication technology to contextualise and expand their students' modes and breadth of learning.
http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/DomainOfTeaching/ProfessionalKnowledge
Domain 2: Professional Practice Abstract from AITSL
Teachers are able to make learning engaging and valued. They are able to create and maintain safe, inclusive and challenging learning environments and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans. They use sophisticated communication techniques.
Teachers have a repertoire of effective teaching strategies and use them to implement well-designed teaching programs and lessons. They regularly evaluate all aspects of their teaching practice to ensure they are meeting the learning needs of their students. They interpret and use student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance.
They operate effectively at all stages of the teaching and learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents/carers.
http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/DomainOfTeaching/ProfessionalKnowledge
Domain 3: Professional Engagement Abstract from AITSL
Teachers model effective learning. They identify their own learning needs and analyse, evaluate and expand their professional learning, both collegially and individually.
Teachers demonstrate respect and professionalism in all their interactions with students, colleagues, parents/carers and the community. They are sensitive to the needs of parents/carers and can communicate effectively with them about their children's learning.
Teachers value opportunities to engage with their school communities within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students. They understand the links between school, home and community in the social and intellectual development of their students.
http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/DomainOfTeaching/ProfessionalEngagement
