Professional Standards for Teachers; what are they, and how am I accountable?
In preparation for annual registration renewal in September, we will be unpacking each of these in the coming weeks, and identifying ways in which we are able to meet these standards.
In preparation for annual registration renewal in September, we will be unpacking each of these in the coming weeks, and identifying ways in which we are able to meet these standards.
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) are designed to clarify the knowledge, practice and professional engagement required for teachers – they also provide a common language for teachers, teacher educators / organisations, professional associations and the public.
The standards are used by all teachers in Australia and, in Victoria, underpin the requirements for: - accreditation of initial teacher education programs - teacher registration - annual renewal
The standards are presented as: domain, standard, area of focus and descriptor. This structure enables teachers to articulate clearly what is required in order to effectively meet the standards and demonstrate this for teacher registration and annual renewal.
