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Brett Salakas's results - 14/07/2014 - 9:22pm

2 .6

Professional Knowledge

1 .1

2.

1.

2 .4

1 .3

2 .3

1 .4

Teachers draw on a body of professional knowledge and research

to respond to the needs of all of their students. They know the
content of their subjects as well as what constitutes effective,
developmentally appropriate strategies in their learning and
teaching programs. In all subjects teachers develop students

2.
2

1.

literacy and numeracy and use ICT to contextualise and expand

their students modes and breadth of learning.

2 .1

1 .6

AREAS OF STRENGTH

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

1.2 L

1.3 L

Lead processes to evaluate the effectiveness of

Evaluate and revise school learning and teaching

teaching programs using research and workplace

programs, using expert and community knowledge

knowledge about how students learn

and experience, to meet the needs of students with

diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and
socioeconomic backgrounds

2.2 L

Lead initiatives that utilize comprehensive content

knowledge to improve the selection and sequencing
into coherently organised learning and teaching
programs

2.4 G

Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of

and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
histories, cultures and languages.

5 .4

Professional Practice

3.1

5.5

3 .2

Teachers are able to make learning engaging and valued. They

5 .2

3 .4

5.1

3.5

5.

3.

implement well-designed teaching programs and lessons, and

3 .6

4 .5
4.

4 .3

4.2

4 .1

.7

regularly evaluate their practice and assess student data to ensure

they are meeting their learning needs. They diagnose barriers to
learning and challenge students to improve their performance.
Teachers operate effectively at all stages of the teaching and
learning cycle: planning for learning and assessment, developing
learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on
student learning and reporting to parents/carers.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

3.7 L

3.5 L

4.5 L

Initiate contextually relevant processes to establish

Demonstrate and lead by example inclusive verbal

programs that involve parents/ carers in the

and non-verbal communication strategies and

education of their children and broader school

contextual knowledge to support student

priorities and activities.

understanding, engagement and achievement.

Review or implement new policies and strategies to

4.4 L

Evaluate the effectiveness of student wellbeing

ensure the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in

policies and safe working practices using current

learning and teaching.

school and/or system, curriculum and legislative

requirements and assist colleagues to update their
practices.

5.3 L

Lead and evaluate moderation activities that ensure

consistent and comparable judgments of student
learning to meet curriculum and school or system
requirements.

5.1 L

Evaluate school assessment policies and strategies

to support colleagues with using assessment data to
diagnose learning needs, complying with curriculum,
system and/or school assessment requirements and
using a range of assessment strategies.

Professional Engagement
7 .4

6 .1
Teachers model effective learning. They identify and expand on
their own professional learning as individuals and collegially.

7 .3

6 .2
6 .3

7 .2
7 .1

Teachers demonstrate respect and professionalism in all their

interactions with students, colleagues, parents/carers and the
community. They understand and value opportunities to engage
with their school communities within and beyond the classroom to
enrich the educational context for students.

6 .4

AREAS OF STRENGTH

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

6.4 L

6.2 G

Advocate, participate in and lead strategies to

support high-quality professional learning

Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of

professional learning for teachers.

opportunities for colleagues that focus on improved

student learning.
7.2 L

Initiate, develop and implement relevant policies and

processes to support colleagues compliance with an

7.4 L

Take a leadership role in professional and community

understanding of existing and new legislative,

networks and support the involvement of colleagues

administrative, organisational and professional

in external opportunities.

learning responsibilities.