Reflection on formulae and problem solving
CONTEXT
- The teacher education student is in the first year of a Master of Teaching degree.
- The teacher education student is completing his first teaching placement.
- This school is a large, partially selective academic secondary school in a suburban area.
- This resource is a reflection on a sequence of Maths lessons for Year 9 students.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
EVIDENCE ANNOTATION
The teacher education student demonstrates 6.1.1 ‘Graduate Achieved’ through:
- Describing and reflecting on a sequence of Maths lessons on formulae and problem solving.
- Making connection between his practice and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (with specific Standards in brackets integrated throughout this description) as well as academic research.
- Developing a very clear portfolio of work that demonstrates how he has met many of the Standards outlined in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Using a range of resources such as lesson plans, materials and samples of student work to reflect on practice in relation to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Also, explicit annotations in boxes are provided to make clear connections with the evidence.
G: The goal for this teacher education student is 6.1.1.
R: The teacher education student has satisfied 6.1.1 at ‘Graduate achieved’ level.
O: What specific mentoring strategies could you employ with this teacher education student to help him move towards ‘Graduate exceeds’ for 6.1.1?
W: What is the next step you would negotiate as a goal for this teacher education student? What will you do as a Mentor to help him achieve this goal?
G: To demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs and to move up on the 6.1.1 graduate continuum.
R: Which level of the graduate continuum are you currently at for 6.1.1? Refer to recent feedback you have received.
O: What specific actions could you take to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs?
- Could you identify personal learning goals in relation to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers?
- Could you ask for advice from colleagues to identify your learning needs in relation to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers?
- Could you ask for advice from colleagues to support and plan your professional learning goals in relation to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers?
W: What is your next step in improving your understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in terms of identifying professional learning needs? Try to formulate a specific goal.