Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Quiz

What is the main focus of Standard 4 in the Domain: Professional Practice?

• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

• Know students and how they learn

• Engage in professional learning

• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Which of the following is NOT one of the four career stages articulated in the Professional Standards for teachers?

• Beginner

• Graduate

• Proficient

• Highly Accomplished

What is the main purpose of the Standards as described in the document?

• To provide a framework for teacher quality and improve educational outcomes for students.

• To increase student enrollment in schools.

• To reduce the number of teachers in the profession.

• To create new school subjects.

What is true about the Highly Accomplished and Lead career stages of the Standards?

• They will inform voluntary certification.

• They are mandatory for all teachers.

• They replace the need for teacher training.

• They are only for substitute teachers.

What does Standard 2 of the seven Standards focus on?

• Know the content and how to teach it

• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

• Engage in professional learning

• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

According to the document, what do the four career stages in the Standards provide?

• Benchmarks to recognise the professional growth of teachers throughout their careers

• A list of teaching subjects

• A guide to student assessment

• A method for classroom management

What distinguishes Highly Accomplished teachers from others?

• They are recognised as highly effective, skilled classroom practitioners who improve their own and colleagues' practice.

• They avoid taking on leadership roles.

• They do not participate in professional discussions.

• They focus only on their own students.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a 'Graduate' teacher in Focus area 2.1?

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

• Lead initiatives within the school to evaluate and improve knowledge of content and teaching strategies

• Support colleagues using current and comprehensive knowledge of content and teaching strategies

• Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies to develop engaging teaching activities

According to Focus area 3.4, what should a Proficient teacher do regarding resources?

• Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.

• Assist colleagues to create, select and use a wide range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

• Model exemplary skills and lead colleagues in selecting, creating and evaluating resources, including ICT, for application by teachers within or beyond the school.

Who is considered a "Colleague" in the educational context?

• Other professionals and paraprofessionals (inside and outside the school) including teachers, principals, specialist teachers, and more.

• The set of circumstances surrounding an event.

• Credential attained by teachers.

• The act of promoting a view or position.