Level 3 Standards

Standards are generally expressed either in clear and concise statements or in sets of short titles accompanied by their descriptions. They usually name all the key dimensions of teacher knowledge and practice valued by an education system. Most standards frameworks contain similar elements, such as strong subject-matter knowledge, pedagogical skills, knowledge about learners, skills to plan instruction, assess student learning and manage the learning environment, and the capacity to continue developing. Australia’s standards (Table 3.3) are an example of a very concise set of standards.

TABLE 3.3: NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS IN AUSTRALIA
DomainsStandards
Professional knowledge
  • Know students and how they learn
  • Know the content and how to teach it
Professional practice
  • Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
  • Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  • Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Professional engagement
  • Engage in professional learning
  • Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
Source: Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), 2014 (http://www.aitsl.edu.au/ australian-professional-standards-for-teachers).

Level 2 Domains

Level 4 Elaboration