Australian Teacher Standards – Professional Practice
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers contains three domains. These are broad descriptions of what teachers do all across Australia. The second of these domains is Professional…
How to do a Quality Lesson Observation.
Lesson observations are a great way teachers can improve their practice. Lesson observations can give insights, perspectives, and tips for how you can improve.
Australian Teacher Standards – Professional Knowledge
The Professional Knowledge domain of the APST describes all of the things that teachers need to know and learn to be able to do their job.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers – Domains.
There are three domains in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and they are the broadest categories to describe what the standards are about.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Terminology explained
There are a lot of terms associated with the Australian Teacher Standards. Understanding these terms is the first step to understanding the APST themselves.
Lesson Observations – Common Questions and Concerns for Teachers.
Having a lesson observation fills many teachers with anxiety. Here are a couple of common questions and concerns that teachers have about lesson observations.
Creating a Reconciliation Action Plan – Best Practice for Schools.
All schools in Australia should have a Reconciliation Action Plan in place. A RAP can help teachers support their students in a meaningful and authentic way.
What Does it Mean to be a Lead Teacher?
The APST outline four career stages, of which Lead Teacher is the highest. Lead Teachers are expected to have a significant role in school improvement.
How to Present a Great Professional Learning Workshop.
Presenting a fantastic professional learning workshop for teachers is an art. Give it a shot; it’s a fantastic way to build your leadership skills.
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.