Australian Teaching Standards Focus
Area
1.2 Understand how students learn
2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting
3.3 Use teaching strategies
4.3 Manage challenging behaviour
5.5 Report on student achievement
Goals
Structure teaching programs using
research and collegial advice about how
students Learn.
Design and implement learning and
teaching programs using knowledge of
curriculum, assessment and reporting
requirements.
Select and use relevant teaching strategies
to develop knowledge, skills, problem
solving and critical and creative thinking
Manage challenging behaviour by
establishing and negotiating clear
expectations with students and address
discipline issues promptly, fairly and
respectfully.
Report clearly, accurately and respectfully
to students and parents/carers about
student achievement, making use of
accurate and reliable records.
Strategies
Comprehend the diverse learning patterns
students have, taking in consideration
their different backgrounds.
Consulting different theories such as
Multiple intelligences and The 8 Ways of
Learning Framework to form appropriate
teaching strategies.
Work collaboratively with other members
of staff to develop engaging and
educational programs for students of
relevant stage level. Develop appropriate
assessment rubrics after consulting the
curriculum whilst also engaging in suitable
reporting practices.
Appreciate the different learning
capabilities of each student. Identify
strengths and weaknesses of students
through assessment, and work with
students to create learning goals for
Improvement.
Design a set of classroom rules, which are
fair and agreeable to. Demonstrate to
students your classroom expectations,
focusing on behaviour. Display
expectations around the classroom using
different forms of posters.
Provide positive and constructive feedback
to students on all forms of tasks. Use
appropriate language when discussing
student achievement with parents or
carers.
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve
practice
7.3 Engage with the parents/carers
Contribute to collegial discussions and
apply constructive feedback from
colleagues to improve professional
knowledge and practice.
Establish and maintain respectful
collaborative relationships with parents/
carers regarding their childrens learning
and wellbeing.
Engage in external professional learning
outside of the school setting, such as
seminars, professional experience days
and forums.
Develop a positive relationship with all
families of students. Ensure they are
advised of everything going on in class
that may affect their child. Invite parents
to attend different event such as school
celebrations, sports carnivals or fate days.