Professional

Knowledge


ARTEFACT ONE: Virginia State School Practicum Experience : Final Report

STANDARD 1- Know students and how they learn

(1.2) Understand how students learn
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the
implications for teaching


(1.5) Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the
full range of abilities
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet
the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities


STANDARD 2 Know the content and how to teach it

(2.1) Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the
content and teaching strategies of the teaching area


(2.2) Content selection and organisation
Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.


(2.3) Curriculum, assessment and reporting
Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and
lesson plans.

(2.6) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for
students.

ARTEFACT TWO: Christ the King Deception Bay Practicum Experience: Final Report

STANDARD 1- Know students and how they learn

(1.1) Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and
how these may affect learning.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development
and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning

(1.2) Understand how students learn
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the
implications for teaching


(1.5) Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the
full range of abilities
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet
the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities

STANDARD 2 Know the content and how to teach it

(2.1) Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the
content and teaching strategies of the teaching area


(2.2) Content selection and organisation
Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.


(2.3) Curriculum, assessment and reporting
Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and
lesson plans.

(2.6) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for
students.

ARTEFACT THREE: Philosophy Statement

Learning is similar to a jigsaw puzzle, to begin with a goal is needed to achieve the desired
result. Step by step no matter how small it seems at the time the pieces of the puzzle will
eventually fall into place and form a picture. It is with this moto I hope to show that long
term goals, no matter how unrealistic they seem, are achievable. With this motto, students
will learn that perseverance is the key to overcome any obstacle they are faced with, both in
the classroom and throughout life. As an Educator, I firmly believe that with hard work
comes great results. With this theory in mind my students will learn to be self-motivated
even at their most challenging times. In order for students to become self-sufficient learners
they must acquire all aspects of learning. With support and patience my students will feel as
though they can achieve anything they put their mind to. When individual student issues
arise I will address them with great empathy in an approachable manner.

As a teacher, I firmly believe that with guidance and support students with Issues of
knowledge and Learning will succeed. It is extremely important to myself, that I recognise
these students struggling with concepts and content, and in doing so find a different way to
teach it. Personally, while it may be challenging to understand a new concept or strategy, it is
vital that I demonstrate how certain concepts can be learned simply by a new strategy.

It is of great importance to me that I maintain positive relationships with both students
and colleagues. It is easy to become dismissive and withdrawn from students however I
believe that it is my job to always remain engaged and help students to the best of my ability.
As a teacher I aim to be a communicator who is always open for suggestions. With ongoing
professional development and collaboration with colleagues I will strive to be the best
version of myself. My classroom is one that is inclusive to all students regardless of gender,
ability and background. It is an ongoing learning space that provides a supportive network in
which students feel safe to express themselves. When entering the classroom students will
feel they have a purpose as they strive to become intellectually curious in all learning areas.
With this desire to learn students are able to become critical thinkers and creative geniuses. I
personally endeavour to become a lifelong learner and in doing so show the students that
learning expand beyond the classroom.

(1.2, 2.1)
While the curriculum is predetermined I strive to be flexible in how I teach. Keeping this in
mind I will aspire to always keep my teaching style relevant to the students in my class. I aim
to integrate multiple subjects of relevance into a unit of work. By doing this students are not
pigeon holed into thinking that a subject is only relevant to that subject. Instead, learning
continues beyond just one learning area and can be both taught and assessed. I will
personally make an effort to discover the current interests of the students and aim to
incorporate it into my Units. As a Queensland accredited teacher, I recognise that the
Curriculum is forever changing and with it so will my flexibility in conjunction with
Australian Curriculum.

As a member of the community I aim to be both a positive influence and role model in the
lives of my students. The word Community is one that I hold highly. It is with great desire
that I aim to incorporate the communities in which my students derive from into my
everyday teaching. With the great Australian Culture comes the Indigenous Australian
Heritage. While the Curriculum does recognise Indigenous heritage it does not place as
much emphasis as I would like on it. Ideally, I will set out to incorporate ways that are
engaging and beneficial to the students learning. For example, culture days where students
swap their heritage though either, song, dance, music or an oral presentation. Allowing
students to depict their culture in a creative way will provide an appreciation for all cultures.

As a lifelong learner, I will uphold a professional teaching manner that aligns with my own
personal morals and values. That is, to always treat others the way I would like to be treated.
To be honest, reliable and purposeful in all that I do. To be just and fair in decisions
surrounding myself, peers and students. It is with these values and morals that I hope to
inspire and instil in the many students I will teach throughout my career.

(1.4 ,
2.4)