STANDARD 1:KNOW STUDENTS AND HOW THEY LEARN ND D E

Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS

1.1.1 Physical, social Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and X
and intellectual intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may
development and affect learning.
characteristics of
students

1.2.1 Understand how Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students X
students learn learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 Students with Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the X
diverse linguistic, learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural,
cultural, religious and religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
socioeconomic
backgrounds

1.4.1 Strategies for Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, X
teaching Aboriginal and cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from
Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
students

1.5.1 Differentiate Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating X

teaching to meet the teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range
specific learning needs of abilities.
of students across the
full range of abilities

1.6.1 Strategies to Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements X

support full participation and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students
of students with with disability.
disability

Comments
Jeremy Odang-Rohan demonstrated a broad understanding of strategies needed to maintain a
productive and inclusive classroom. He was able to use quality teaching practices that
enhance student learning and understanding, as well as create a warm and productive
learning environment. Jeremy established a strong rapport with his students and gave
individualised support where needed and effectively scaffolding student directed work. He
utilised information from Individual Learning Plans to modify and adjust work where
necessary. This is reflected in his ability to adjusted his teaching style and the difficulty of
the activity to cater for a diverse range of individual learning needs. Jeremy has
demonstrated extensive reflective practice during his practicum, always looking to improve
professionally and learning from previous experiences.
STANDARD 2: KNOW THE CONTENT AND HOW TO TEACH IT ND D E
Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS
2.1.1 Content and Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and X
teaching strategies of the structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
teaching area
2.2.1 Content selection Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence. X
and organisation
2.3.1 Curriculum, Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning X
assessment and sequences and lesson plans.
reporting
2.4.1 Understand and Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for X
respect Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
Torres Strait Islander
people to promote
reconciliation between
Indigenous and non-
Indigenous Australians
2.5.1 Literacy and Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their X
numeracy strategies application in teaching areas.
2.6.1 Information and Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning X
Communication opportunities for students.
Technology (ICT
Comments
Jeremy Odang-Rohan has demonstrated a sound level of understanding of the content he has
taught throughout the duration of his practicum. He has structured lessons in a logical
sequence, ensuring students engage with the content, understand it, and have the opportunity
to participate in activities to show their understanding. He has engaged ICT in innovative
ways during his lessons, using to develop and assess student learning. Jeremy has
approached literacy and numeracy strategies in different ways, building his students capacity
to effectively understand literary and numerical concepts.
STANDARD 3: PLAN FOR AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING ND D E
Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS
3.1.1 Establish Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of X
challenging learning varying abilities and characteristics.
goals
3.2.1 Plan, structure and Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and X
sequence learning effective teaching strategies.
programs
3.3.1 Use teaching Include a range of teaching strategies X
strategies
3.4.1 Select and use Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that X
resources engage students in their learning.

3.5.1 Use effective Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to X
classroom support student engagement.
communication
3.6.1 Evaluate and Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate X
improve teaching teaching programs to improve student learning.
programs
3.7.1 Engage parents/ Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the X
carers in the educative educative process.
process
Comments
Each class had clear goals and expectations which were set each lesson by Jeremy Odang-
Rohan. In his Year 9 English class, he supported students learning of English through both
practical activities and theoretical study. Jeremy gave individualised feedback to students
with a structured, formative approach, ensuring that students had time to act on the feedback
given and incorporate it into their work. He built strong routines with his students, explicitly
outlining expectations for the students, using the school's SMART code to assist with student
behaviour. He used ICT in the classroom to engage students in their learning, using
resources such as Google Classroom to extend students and challenge them in different
ways.
STANDARD 4: CREATE AND MAINTAIN SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE LEARNING ND D E
ENVIRONMENTS
ASPECT GRADUATE TEACHERS
4.1.1 Support student Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement X
participation in classroom activities.
4.2.1 Manage classroom Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear X
activities directions
4.3.1 Manage Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging X
challenging behaviour behaviour.
4.4.1 Maintain student Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working X
safety within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.

4.5.1 Use ICT safely, Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies X
responsibly and ethically available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning
and teaching.

Comments
In his lessons, Jeremy Odang-Rohan demonstrated the ability to create safe learning
environments, supporting inclusive student participation and engagement in all classroom
activities. He modelled and reinforced classroom routines and procedures throughout his
placement. He was highly organised, prepared to adjust the lesson, and seek help with
individual students who were not following reasonable requests. He was proactive in
ensuring responsible use of ICT and keeping students on task throughout the lessons.
STANDARD 5: ASSESS, PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND REPORT ON STUDENT ND D E
LEARNING
Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS
5.1 Assess student Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and X
learning formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student
learning.
5.2 Provide Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and X
feedback to appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
students on their
learning
5.3 Make Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to X
consistent and support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
comparable
judgements
5.4 Interpret Demonstrate the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate X
student data student learning and modify teaching practice

5.5 Report on Demonstrate understanding of a range of strategies for reporting to students X

student and parents/carers and the purpose of keeping accurate and reliable records of
achievement student achievement.

Comments
Jeremy Odang-Rohan demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the importance of
student assessment. He worked with his Year 10 English class to prepare them for their
yearly assessment task, working individually with students to build their understanding of
the units, themes and concepts studied throughout the year. He consistently gave feedback to
students to build their capacity.

STANDARD 6: ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ND D E

Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS
6.1 Identify and plan Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional X
professional learning Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
needs
6.2 Engage in Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning X
professional learning for teachers.
and improve practice
6.3 Engage with Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to X
colleagues and improve teaching practices.
improve practice
6.4 Apply professional Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional X
learning and improve learning and the implications for improved student learning.
student learning
Comments
Jeremy Odang-Rohan has been an active participant in the professional learning activities at
the school. He has attended all meetings and professional learning sessions. Throughout the
practicum he has observed different teaching practices and extracurricular opportunities. His
enthusiasm and passion for teaching were evident throughout his placement and his
commitment to being a lifelong learning was admirable.
STANDARD 7: ENGAGE PROFESSIONALLY WITH COLLEAGUES, ND D E
PARENTS/CARERS AND THE COMMUNITY
Focus area GRADUATE TEACHERS
7.1 Meet professional Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and X
ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
responsibilities
7.2 Comply with Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational X
legislative, policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
administrative and
organisational
requirements
7.3 Engage with the Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and X
parents/carers confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4 Engage with Understand the role of external professionals and community X
professional teaching representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and
networks and broader practice.
communities
Comments
Jeremy Odang-Rohan has a clear understanding of the code of ethics and the conduct of the
teaching profession. He engages professional with staff, students, and the wider school
community. He understands that many issues that occur in schools can be sensitive and
confidential, and endeavours to be mindful of this when interacting with different members
of the school community.