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Graduate Teacher
Professional Learning Plan
Name:
Emily Henderson
Date:
Semester one 2016
The focus areas and descriptors identify the components of quality teaching
at the Graduate career stage. They constitute agreed characteristics of the
complex process of teaching. An effective teacher is able to integrate and apply
knowledge, practice and professional engagement as outlined in the descriptors to
create teaching environments in which learning is valued.
Professional Learning and Development can have a profound impact on student
learning.
Where am I going? How am I doing? Where to next? These are critical questions
to promote reflective teacher practice.
HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING IS
PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL
ENGAGEMENT
GOALS /STRATEGIES to
improve Professional
Knowledge:
TARGETS/ DESIRED
OUTCOMES:
GOALS/STRATEGIES to
improve Professional
Practice:
TARGETS/ DESIRED
OUTCOMES:
Implementation of effective
teaching programs that allow
for rich assessment to ensure
there is room for improvement
on students learning.
GOALS/Strategies to
improve Professional
Engagement:
TARGETS/ DESIRED
OUTCOMES:
To develop a deeper
understanding of the legislative
requirements that a teacher
must be responsible for.
I have had limited experiences with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander
people. I have completed the theory at university to gain the knowledge however I
am yet to put that into practice.
Put it into practice at a school with indigenous Australians volunteer my time in
a classroom setting to effectively put theory into practice.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
STRATEGIES PLANNED TO FACILITATE IMPROVEMENT:
Domain of Teaching: B:
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Standard 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and
learning
GRADUATE
AITSL FOCUS AREA DESCRIPTORS
I have seen parents involved within schools, however am unclear on how they would
be involved in the educative process other than helping with reading programs.
PLT/C work: Learning from colleagues through discussion and questioning in
professional learning teams/communities on their processes for parent involvement in
the educative process.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:
STRATEGIES PLANNED TO FACILITATE IMPROVEMENT:
Domain of Teaching: C
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Standard 6. Engage in professional learning
GRADUATE
AITSL FOCUS AREA DESCRIPTORS
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning
needs
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in
identifying professional learning needs.
Standard 7.
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the
community
GRADUATE
AITSL FOCUS AREA DESCRIPTORS
I need to make myself aware and clear of the codes of ethics and conduct for the
teaching profession.
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PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT:
STRATEGIES PLANNED TO FACILITATE IMPROVEMENT in PROFESSIONAL
ENGAGEMENT:
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