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Professional standards for teachers

Adapted from AITSL (2022)

Learners and Contexts

Understand learners’ learning and development
Use strategies to meet diverse learner needs
Respond sensitively to cultural and community contexts

Curriculum Design

Design structured learning aligned with the curriculum
Set and pursue challenging learning goals
Explore alternative approaches to achieve learning goals

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Engage with subject knowledge and pedagogy in contextual and creative ways
Use evidence-based strategies to improve learning outcomes
Justify teaching decisions with clear reasoning
Integrate resources, including ICT, to support learning and teaching

Classroom Management

Create and maintain positive, safe, inclusive, and engaged learning environments
Organise classroom activities and manage learner behaviour effectively
Support the development of learner groups and collaborative learning
Ensure learner safety and promote ethical use of technology

In-the-Moment Teaching

Adapt teaching responsively during lessons
Use feedback to support learner progress
Share relevant evidence of teaching practice
Select and apply varied assessment tools to inform learning

Assessment

Analyse assessment data to guide teaching
Make informed judgements and report on learner progress
Engage in self-assessment

Reflection and Inquiry

Demonstrate sensitivity in noticing the experiences of learners
Reflect critically and learn from practice
Use data, educational literature and contextual knowledge to inform reflection
Plan informed actions to improve practice based on reflection and insight

Conduct and Responsibilities

Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities in teaching
Understand and advocate for children’s rights
Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality
Apply effective conflict resolution strategies
Commit to ongoing professional growth and development

Collaboration and Identity

Collaborate with colleagues to enhance learners’ learning
Engage meaningfully with families and the wider community
Participate in professional dialogue and reflection at local and global levels
Explore and craft a strong vision of teacher identity

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