What is the primary focus of School Based Professional Development (SBPD)?

• Workshop-based learning

• Continuous formal and informal support in the workplace

• Online courses and modules

• External conferences and seminars

What is the ultimate goal of SBPD implementation according to the information on INDEX?

• To increase teacher workload

• To standardize teaching practices across schools

• To improve learning outcomes for students

• To decrease teacher collaboration

How are Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs) selected?

• By random selection from all teaching staff

• By years of service in the school

• Based on their performance against selection criteria

• By school leadership's personal preference

17. What is the eligibility criteria for becoming an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) in the SBPD framework?

• 17. Must be a new teacher with less than a year of experience

• 17. Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience outside of Beaconhouse

• 17. Must demonstrate effectiveness as per the TEF Framework level 3/4

• 17. Must hold a managerial position within the school

What is the purpose of individual Professional Development Plans (PDPs) in the SBPD framework?

• To evaluate student progress

• To track teacher attendance

• To support and guide teachers in creating their PDPs

• To organize classroom materials

What is the role of an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) 1(IC)?

• Oversees curriculum development

• Maintain records of the allocated teachers’ progress, observations, workshops etc.

• Encourage teachers to develop their online PD portfolios

• Prioritise training needs

Who is responsible for organizing and managing PD (both formal and informal) in each school according to the SBPD framework?

• Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs)

• Professional Development & School Improvement Lead (PDSILead)

• School Principals

• Subject Leads (SL)

What is the primary focus of formal training sessions in SBPD?

• Specified teaching strategies

• School administration techniques

• Subject/Generic specific areas

• Technological innovations

How many categories of ASTs are there in the SBPD framework, and what are they?

• One category: Instructional Coaches (ICs)

• Two categories: Subject Leads (SLs) and School Principals

• Two categories: Instructional Coaches (ICs) and Subject Leads (SLs)

• Three categories: AST1s, AST2s, and AST3s

16. How are Advanced Skills Teachers (ASTs) differentiated in terms of workload reduction?

• 16. AST 1: 25% workload reduction; AST 2: No workload reduction

• 16. AST 1: No workload reduction; AST 2: 25% workload reduction

• 16. AST 1: 50% workload reduction; AST 2: No workload reduction

• 16. AST 1: No workload reduction; AST 2: 50% workload reduction