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7.1.1 Understand and apply the fundamental principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession. Working with colleagues and parents is essential for educators. All the information shared should be confidential in a professional method. The South African Council for Educators (SACE) assist the government with maintaining the profession`s professional teaching andContinue reading “Meet professional ethics and responsibilities (7.1.1).”

6.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs. “The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) is a public statement of what constitutes teacher quality” (QCT, 2011, p. 3). From the government to the school to the teachers, what is expected is clear. The standardsContinue reading “Identify and plan professional learning needs (6.1.1).”

6.2.1 Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers. A website for teachers to stay UpToDate with different articles, research, and videos. The advantage is that various articles are available, focusing on education. Educators can put their research into action through independent reporting, detailed studies, original studies, or diverse perspectives and voices.Continue reading “Engage in professional learning and improve practice (6.2.1).”

7.3.1 Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers. In the current school work, the school uses a system that gives the students merits and demerits. Those merits and demerits are also occurring on the report printed each term for the parents. The merit or demerit is given to the student through aContinue reading “Engage with the parents / carers (7.3.1).”

7.4.1 Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice. Teachers are the school’s role models, and that influences the community. They must be trained in the different aspects and strategies of teaching. As engaging students, knowing the students in which culture and society they grow up. ConferencesContinue reading “Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities (7.4.1)”

6.3.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices. Received feedback from the Head of Department (HOD) and mentor of the school. 7.2.1 Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to the school stage. Feedback on a Technology test that I wrote. PostContinue reading “Engage with colleagues and improve practice (6.3.1 & 7.2.1).”

7.3.1 Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers. Starting with Google classroom to use an extension for my classroom. Students and parents can log in to the app/website. Every Friday, a post is available for the week’s work, and the projects for the term are public. Students can read before the assignmentContinue reading “Engage with the parents / carers (7.3.1 & 6.4.1).”

6.4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning. Classroom Discipline: Definition & Strategies – Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Classroom management is essential to creating a safe classroom environment. Different strategies can be used to establish the expectations of the students. Discipline is usedContinue reading “Apply professional learning and improve student learning (6.4.1). “