Professional Development Plan

Australian Standards for

Teachers
Focus Area Reason Actions
Professional Knowledge
Standard 1: Know students
and how they learn
1.4 Strategies for teaching
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students
Demonstrate broad knowledge
and understanding of the
impact of culture, cultural
identity and linguistic
background on the education
of students from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
background.
Australias rich history is
nothing without that of the
history and presence of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander history. I believe as a
teacher it is important to
incorporate the culture, cultural
identity and linguistic
background of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples,
as it is important for my
students to understand how
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander culture is integrated
into society and education.
On going - research into
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander culture, cultural
identity and linguistic
background.
Seeking assistance and
support from colleagues and
members of the Ngutana-Lui
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Cultural Studies
centre to enrich my learning
and understanding.
As well as use the information
and resources made readily
available to me from the
Australian Institute for
Teaching and School
Leadership (AITSL).
1.6 Strategies to support full
participation of students with
disabilities
Demonstrate broad knowledge
As integration is becoming
more prevalent in mainstream
schooling, I feel that it is
important to have a brad of
On going participation in
numerous Professional
Development seminars that aid
me to broaden my knowledge
and understanding of
legislative requirements and
teaching strategies that
support participation and
learning of students with
disabilities.
knowledge regarding a range
of disabilities to support
students, enabling me to
provide my students with the
best education and chance for
success.
of my students different
learning needs, via personal
research and attendance at
Professional Development
sessions as well as the
information and support
provided to me by my school.
I will also use the wealth of
resources made available to
me from AITSL.
Standard 2: Know the content
and how to teach it
2.6 Information and
Communication Technology
(ICT)
Implement teaching strategies
for using ICT to expand
curriculum learning
opportunities.
As technology advances and
the IT and digital generation
opportunities are incorporated
in the school curriculum. As
teachers repertoire of
knowledge and ICT skills must
continue to expand.
On going Participate in
Professional Development
seminars that specialise in
Education and Information
Technology, as well as
ongoing electronic research.
I will also look to my
colleagues for support and
guidance to expand my
personal and professional
development.
Professional Practice
Standard 3: Plan for and
implement effective teaching
and learning
3.7 Engage parents/carers in
the educative process
Describe a broad range of
strategies for involving
parents/carers in the educative
process.
I believe it is of utmost
importance to have positive
relationship with the
parents/carers of my students,
I also feel that it is paramount
that parents/carers are as
On going encourage
parents/carers to be actively
involved in the classroom,
providing them with information
sessions to educate them on
the different teaching
involved as possible in the
education of their children in
both the classroom and in the
home environment to ensure
the success of my students.
strategies as well as the Key
Learning Areas being
addressed in the classroom.
I will draw on the experiences
and knowledge of my
colleagues to ensure I develop
a positive relationship with the
parents/carers of my students.
Standard 4: Create and
maintain supportive and safe
learning
4.4 Maintain student safety
Describe strategies that
support students well being
and safety working within
school and/or system,
curriculum and legislative
requirements.
Student safety and well being
is of the utmost importance in
the classroom.
Creating a safe and supportive
environment for my students is
important; I believe that a
number of strategies should be
in place in order to maintain a
safe environment for my
students.
On going Working alongside
my colleagues to create a safe
and supportive learning
environment.
I will also utilise the schools
policy documents that support
students safety and well
being.
Standard 5: Assess, provide
feedback and report on student
learning
5.5 Report on student
achievement
Demonstrate understanding of
a range of strategies for
reporting to students and
parents/carers and the
purpose of keeping accurate
and reliable records of student
achievement.
I have not had an extensive
amount of experience in
reporting on students
achievement, however it is a
crucial element in the
classroom and gauge students
success.
It is vital to provide unbiased
feedback and keep record of
student accomplishment in
Initial and on going I
endeavor to work with my
colleagues to create and
implement strategies that will
provide me with effective
reporting and record keeping.
I will seek the assistance of
administrative staff to complete
reporting to a satisfactory
standard and to provide
order to identify the outcomes
for the individual students and
provide reward and recognition
where required.
parents/carers with reliable
records of the students
achievements.
Professional Engagement
Standard 6: Engage in
professional learning
6.4 Apply professional learning
and improve student learning
Demonstrate an understanding
of the rationale for continued
professional learning and the
implications for improved
student learning.
As a teacher I believe it is
paramount to continuously
update my repertoire of
knowledge in a number of
different learning areas, as
teaching is dynamic and not
static.
On going throughout my
career I endeavor to participate
in a number of different
Professional Development
seminars in a variety of
different fields in order to help
my students achieve success
in their learning.
I will consistently look to
broaden my knowledge of
different strategies that will
assist me in my classroom
teaching thereby renewing my
excitement and passion for
teaching.
Standard 7: Engage
professionally with colleagues,
parents/carers and the
community
7.4 Engage with professional
teaching networks and broader
communities
Understand the role of external
professionals and community
representatives in broadening
teachers professional
knowledge and practice.
Engaging in the broader
community allows teachers to
continually move forward.
Being part of the school
community will allow me to
develop myself as a
professional through practice
as well as my knowledge.
On going I will involve myself
in the school community,
participate in school
organisations and leadership
groups to work with
professionals and community
representatives to develop my
knowledge through practice, as
well as engaging in the
broader community and
community events.