Teaching+Standards

 The Framework of Professional Teaching Standards provides a common reference point to describe, celebrate and support the complex and varied nature of teachers’ work. The Professional Teaching Standards describe what teachers need to know, understand and be able to do as well as providing direction and structure to support the preparation and development of teachers.

**ELEMENTS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE ADDRESSED IN THIS SESSION **
1.2.3 Design and implement contextually relevant teaching and learning sequences using knowledge of the NSW syllabus documents or other curriculum requirements of the Education Act. 1.2.4 Apply current knowledge and skills in the use of ICT in the classroom to meet syllabus outcomes in the following:
 * Basic operational skills
 * Information technology skills
 * Software evaluation skills
 * Effective use of the internet
 * Pedagogical skills for classroom management.

3.2.2 Design and implement lesson sequences that engage students and enhance student learning outcomes. 3.2.4 Select, develop and use a variety of appropriate resources and materials that engage students and support their learning 3.2.10 Use student assessment results to evaluate teaching and learning programs and inform further planning. 4.2.2 Use questions and classroom discussion effectively to probe students’ understanding of the content. 4.2.3 Respond to student discussion to promote learning and encourage other students to contribute. 4.2.5 Create, select and use a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources including ICT and other technologies to make content meaningful to students. 6.2.1 Reflect critically on teaching and learning practice to enhance student learning outcomes. 6.2.3 Engage in professional development to extend and refine teaching and learning practices. 6.2.6 Participate constructively in formal and informal professional discussions with colleagues.