Note the focus area and standard Note the type of Describe the artefact / document and Describe
d Describe how the artefact /
descriptor/s the artefact /
document reflects
7.3 Engage with
parents/carers
Understand strategies
for working effectively,
sensitively and
confidentially with
parents/carers.
7.4 Engage with
professional teaching
networks and broader
communities
Understand the role of
external professionals
and community
representatives in
broadening teachers
professional knowledge
and practice.
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result on
teaching and/ or student learning
This artefact is a The letter was sent home on the first
letter that I wrote to day of my final practicum to the
give to the parents/carers of the students in my
parents/carers of class. The letter introduces myself to
the students in my the parents/carers and informs them of
class during my final the dates I am on class teaching. It
placement. clearly explains the expectations of me
to teach all day everyday and the
expectations of my mentor teacher to
observe me teaching and provide me
with feedback after each lesson. I
inform the parents/carers that I will be
running things a little different due to
having a slightly different teaching
style and let them know that I am
approachable if they have any
questions or concerns. I also provide
the opportunity for parents/carers to
come in and volunteer in the
classroom. (Brady & Kennedy, 2012)
recognises that education is more
effective when there is a strong
relationship between families and
schools. I also wanted to ensure
parents/carers understood my goals
for my practicum so they had an idea
of what was happening in class.
document
meet the standard descriptors you
have identified.
APST 7.3
I used this introductory letter
as one strategy for
professionally engaging with
the parents/carers of the
students on my final
practicum.
APST 7.4
Doing this at the start of my
practicum provided me with a
starting point to developing
relationships with
parents/carers during my
practicum. I then felt
comfortable to continue
building these relationships
and attend other
school/community events.