Set 1
What are the three domains of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers?
Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, Professional Engagement.
How many Standards are outlined in the APST?
Seven
On what website can you access the continuum of standards?
AITSL - Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership
Which standard emphasises the importance of teachers engaging in professional learning?
Answer: Standard 6: Engage in professional learning.
At which career stage are teachers expected to demonstrate the APST at the 'Proficient' level?
When progressing to full registration or renewing their full registration.
What is the focus of Standard 3 in the APST?
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.
Which Standard deals with creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments?
Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
What is the purpose of the APST?
To define the work of teachers and make explicit the elements that improve educational outcomes for students.
Which Standard focuses on assessing, providing feedback, and reporting on student learning?
Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning.
How many career stages are described in the APST continuum?
Four - graduate, proficient, highly accomplished, lead
What are the names of each career stage described in the APST?
Graduate, Proficient, Highly Accomplished, Lead.
What is the key difference between the standards described for graduate teachers versus proficient teachers?
Graduate shows knowledge of, proficient is implementation of (or doing).
Which Standard focuses on teachers applying professional learning to improve student learning?
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning.
Which Standard includes strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities?
Standard 1: Know students and how they learn.
What food never spoils?
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3000 years old and still edible.