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.

Evidence provided for 6.1

1. Practicum Reports
2. SMART Goal
3. Developing Rubrics For Assessment

Interim Mentor Assessment - Final Practicum

Interim Self Assessment - Final Practicum

PRACTICUM REPORTS

The highlighted elements of the interim practicum above display an area that is in need of development. Through the utilisation of self-assessment and mentor assessment tools of the AITSL teaching standards indicate areas that require further evolution to a teacher allowing them to grow and improve their skills and capabilities. Through reports like these steps can be taken to improve developmental needs including action plans, professional development, advice seeking, mentoring projects and SMART goals.

SMART GOALS

The SMART goal illustrated above is a fantastic tool for aiding a person in achieving their goals due to its detailed analysis of often simplified goals.The goal displayed above occurred as a result of the practicum reports. The highlighted passages above contain significant words and phrases in order to help obtain the goal with more consistent results. This goal was displayed in two places, my desk where I work at home and with the students own SMART goals that were displayed in the classroom. This served two purposes; as a constant visual reminder wherever I was working and as a method of conveying that we are constantly seeking ways to improve ourselves even as adults and teachers.

DEVELOPING RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENTS

As a step towards achieving the SMART goal outlined previously a lesson plan was developed in which a rubric is to be designed with the students whilst being scaffolded by the teacher. Designing a rubric this way ensures that the students understand what is required by them in order to successfully complete the task. Developing a rubric in this manner also holds myself accountable to the rubric and the assessment requirements as an incentive for improving myself.