A teacher is sitting at her desk analysing a sample of student work to learn more about her students and improve her teaching.

Student Work as Evidence – How Teachers can Delve Deeper.

Student work is the best evidence we have of student learning. We can use grades to see how our students are doing, but this only gives us part of the picture.

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The CARES Model – Storytelling as Evidence for Teachers.

The CARES model is a way of telling a story. We collect test scores, attendance data, and behaviour records, but these are never going to give the full picture.

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Using Emails as Evidence for your Teaching Portfolio

All teachers need to collect evidence of their teaching practice. Emails are a written record of your communication, so are perfect for your portfolio.

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3.6 Evaluate and Improve Teaching Programs

Teaching programs need flexibility. You can plan out your units and lessons meticulously, but that doesn’t mean that they will be what every student needs.

A teacher is sitting next to one of her students at his desk. She has a book open in her hands, and is pointing to her student's work on the desk while she explains something to him.

What is the QLD Teacher Annual Performance Review Process?

Everyone working in a Queensland public school, from site leaders to graduate teachers on a single-term contract, need to do an Annual Performance Review.

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What Does it Mean to be a Graduate Teacher?

If you haven’t met the standards by the time you graduate, you will not be able to become a registered teacher and teach in Australian classrooms. 

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What Does it Mean to Be a Proficient Teacher?

Different states in Australia have different processes for certifying their teachers as Proficient. All of them will involve gathering evidence.

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3.5 Use Effective Classroom Communication

It’s not about what you’re teaching, or even the strategies that you’re using to teach it. It’s about how you, as a person, interact with young people.

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What Does it Mean to be a Highly Accomplished Teacher?

Reaching this stage takes experience and passion for teaching. You’ll need to know your stuff, but you also become an integral part of your school community. 

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3.4 Select and Use Resources

From worksheets to digital platforms, videos to physical manipulatives. The more resources you are familiar with, the more options you have for your students.