Amanda Day
Teaching E-Portfolio
Professional Standards For Teachers
The Australian professional standards for teachers outlines the requirements of graduate, proficient, highly accomplished and lead educators. Each standard outlines a particular aspect of teaching that needs to be demonstrated. An effective teacher will be able to implement the knowledges, practices and professional engagement within all areas of teaching to ensure the best possible teaching environment for learning.
For the full, comprehensive list of teaching standards, please click the red button and you will be redirected to the AITSL website.
Standard 1 | Professional Knowledge
Know students and how they learn
In this standard I will demonstrate that I know students and how they learn.
To find my supporting evidence, see subsection 1.4
Standard 2 | Professional Knowledge
Know the content and how to teach it
In this standard I will demonstrate that I know my content and how to teach it.
To find my supporting evidence, see sections 2.2 and 2.4
Standard 3 | Professional Practice
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
In this standard I will demonstrate that I can use a number of strategies, goals and lesson structures in order to implement effective teaching and learning. To see my supporting evidence, see section 3.5
Standard 4 | Professional Practice
Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
In this standard I will demonstrate that I know a number of strategies and activities to create and maintain safe learning environments. To see my supporting evidence, see Section 4.3
Standard 5 | Professional Practice
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
In this standard I will demonstrate that I have a working knowledge of feedback requirements.
To find my supporting evidence, see subsection 5.4
Standard 6 | Professional Engagement
Engage in professional learning
In this standard I will demonstrate that have an understanding of how to improve my teaching practices.
To find my supporting evidence, see subsectio 6.1
Standard 7 | Professional Engagment
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
In this standard I will demonstrate I understand the value to communication outside of my classroom.
To find my supporting evidence, see section 7.4