AITSL - The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers provided by AITSL are attributes that constitute a high quality teacher and make for effective teaching in the classroom. (Aitsl.edu.au, 2015)

Professional Knowledge

1. Knowing students and how they learn
2. Know the content and how to teach it

Professional Practice

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
5. Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning

Professional Engagement

6. Engage in professional learning
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community