Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Why have national standards?

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

“Teacher librarians play a vital role in school change, as they are the group talking to everyone”

The role of the teacher librarian Unique position to facilitate development of ‘21 st century skills’ and General Capabilities: Collaboration, sphere of influence Resourcing the Australian Curriculum ICT, digital literacy, ethical use of information Student-led inquiry New and emerging professional practices: project, problem, inquiry based learning

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How will Teacher Standards benefit the profession?

A common understanding and language Recognition of current and developing capabilities Flexible movement of teachers A basis for attracting, preparing, developing and supporting teachers Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Career stage progression

Teacher Quality Initial Teacher Preparation Registration Certification Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework The Australian Charter for Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders

>Nationally consistent >Through teacher regulatory authority >Mutual recognition

>Voluntary >Contact employer/sector

Teacher growth and improvement

>Affirms importance of professional learning and a shared responsibility commitment >Describes the characteristics of a high quality professional learning culture and of effective professional learning

>Quality of teaching >Improvement in student outcomes >Better appraisal and feedback >Targeted development

Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework Australian Professional Learning Charter for Teachers and School Leaders

What do the Teacher Standards look like in my context?

Illustrations of Practice Standards in action 3-5 minute videos Descriptors, career stages Australian Curriculum School contexts Questions for discussion

Want to know more? teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/resources Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Australian Professional Learning Charter Australian Performance & Development framework Australian Professional Standards for Principals 360 ̊ Reflection Tool

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