A group of students receiving instruction from a teacher in a classroom.

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…

A woman sitting at a desk in a classroom.

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.

A teacher is instructing a class of children in a classroom.

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. 

A middle-aged woman teaching in a classroom.

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. 

A teacher is standing in front of a whiteboard.

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.

A group of children sitting in a classroom and raising their hands.

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.

A man is working on a wooden surfboard in a workshop.

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.

A group of people working together in an office.

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. 

A group of teachers are sitting in a circle during a professional learning workshop. They are all leaning in an laughing.

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. 

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.