How well do you know your Standards as a Professional Teacher?

The Standards are concise written statements of what teachers are expected to (a)   and be able to do.

Answer explanation

NTS page 6 paragraph 1.

The Standards were developed from a number of sources, including all the following EXCEPT?

• All beginning teachers in their Induction Year in schools

• Assessment tools used by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and University of Education, Winneba (UEW) for assessing student teachers during on-campus teaching and practicum

• Handbook on Mentorship and the Student Teacher Competence Matrix

• Manual for Student teachers on School Attachment

Answer explanation

NTS page 8-9: paragraph

Knowledge of Educational Frameworks and Curriculum as well as Knowledge of Learners are sub-divisions of (a)   ?

Answer explanation

NTS page 12

When teachers have comprehensive knowledge of the official school curriculum, including learning outcomes and also secure content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge for the school and grade they teach in, they are showing mastery in?

• Managing the learning environment

• Knowledge of educational frameworks and curriculum

• Teaching and Learning

• Assessment

Answer explanation

NTS page 14

All but this are indicators of teaching and learning.

• Integrates a variety of assessment modes into teaching to support learning.

• Sets meaningful tasks that encourages learner collaboration and leads to purposeful learning.

• Explains concepts clearly using examples familiar to students.

• Employs instructional strategies appropriate for mixed ability, multilingual and multi-age classes.

Answer explanation

NTS page 15