HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED TEACHER CAREER STAGE CERTIFICATION EVIDENCE MAPPING DOCUMENT

Applicants must include a mapping document to identify how evidence has been collected against each Standard and Descriptor at the
Highly Accomplished career stage. Dot point your evidence title as it appears in your Stage 1 Evidence collection and the page number (see example).

Standard 1 Know Students and How they learn

Focus area Highly Accomplished Evidence

Physical, social and 1.1 Select from a flexible and effective repertoire of Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
intellectual development and teaching strategies to suit the physical, social and
characteristics of students intellectual development and characteristics of Evidence Set 2, Artefact 2 - Indigenous Cultural Competence
students.

Understand how students 1.2 Expand understanding of how students learn using Evidence Set 2, Artefact 1 - Transforming Tasks Workshops
learn research and workplace knowledge

Students with diverse 1.3 Support colleagues to develop effective teaching Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
linguistic, cultural, religious strategies that address the learning strengths and
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 2 - Indigenous Cultural Competence
and socioeconomic needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural,
backgrounds religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day

Strategies for teaching 1.4 Provide advice and support colleagues in the Evidence Set 2, Artefact 2 - Indigenous Cultural Competence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait implementation of effective teaching strategies for
Islander students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students using
knowledge of and support from community
representatives.

Differentiate teaching to meet 1.5 Evaluate learning and teaching programs, using Evidence Set 1, Artefact 3 - Data
the specific learning needs of student assessment data, that are differentiated for Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
students across the full range the specific learning needs of students across the full
of abilities range of abilities.

Strategies to support full 1.6 Work with colleagues to access specialist knowledge,
participation of students with and relevant policy and legislation, to develop
disability teaching programs that support the participation and
learning of students with disability.
Standard 2
Focus area
Content and teaching
strategies of the teaching area
Content selection and
organisation
Curriculum, assessment and
reporting
Understand and respect
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people to promote
reconciliation between
Indigenous and non-
Indigenous Australians
Literacy and numeracy
strategies
Information and
Communication Technology
(ICT)
Know the Content and How to Teach it
Highly Accomplished Evidence
2.1 Support colleagues using current and comprehensive Evidence Set 1, Artefact 2 - Unit Plan
knowledge of content and teaching strategies to Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
develop and implement engaging learning and
teaching programs.
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
2.2 Exhibit innovative practice in the selection and Evidence Set 1, Artefact 2 - Unit Plan
organisation of content and delivery of learning and Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
teaching programs.
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
2.3 Support colleagues to plan and implement learning Evidence Set 1, Artefact 1 - Topic Outline
and teaching programs using contemporary Evidence Set 1, Artefact 2 - Unit Plan
knowledge and understanding of curriculum,
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
assessment and reporting requirements.
2.4 Support colleagues with providing opportunities for Evidence Set 3, Artefact 7 - Aboriginal Plant Use
students to develop understanding of and respect for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures
and languages.
2.5 Support colleagues to implement effective teaching Evidence Set 1, Artefact 3 - Data
strategies to improve students’ literacy and numeracy Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
achievement. Evidence Set 1, Artefact 6 - Results
Evidence Set 3, Artefact 1 - Moderation
2.6 Model high-level teaching knowledge and skills and Evidence Set 1, Artefact 8 - Google Drive
work with colleagues to use current ICT to improve
their teaching practice and make content relevant and
meaningful.
Standard 3 Plan for and implement effective teaching and
learning

Focus area Highly Accomplished Evidence

Establish challenging learning 3.1 Develop a culture of high expectations for all students Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
goals by modelling and setting challenging learning goals.

Plan, structure and sequence 3.2 Work with colleagues to plan, evaluate and modify Evidence Set 1, Artefact 1 - Topic Outline
learning programs learning and teaching programs to create productive
learning environments that engage all students.

Use teaching strategies 3.3 Support colleagues to select and apply effective Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills,
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

Select and use resources 3.4 Assist colleagues to create, select and use a wide Evidence Set 1, Artefact 8 - Google Drive
range of resources, including ICT, to engage students
in their learning.

Use effective classroom 3.5 Assist colleagues to select a wide range of verbal and Evidence Set 2, Artefact 2 - Indigenous Cultural Competence
communication non-verbal communication strategies to support
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
students’ understanding, engagement and
achievement.

Evaluate and improve 3.6 Work with colleagues to review current teaching and Evidence Set 1, Artefact 6 - Results
teaching programs learning programs using student feedback, student
assessment data, knowledge of curriculum and
workplace practices.

Engage parents/carers in the 3.7 Work with colleagues to provide appropriate and Evidence Set 3, Artefact 6 - Newsletter
educative process contextually relevant opportunities for parents/carers
to be involved in their children’s learning.

Standard 4
Focus area
Support student participation
Manage classroom activities
Manage challenging
behaviour
Maintain student safety
Use ICT safely, responsibly
and ethically
Create and maintain supportive and safe learning
environments
Highly Accomplished Evidence
4.1 Model effective practice and support colleagues to
implement inclusive strategies that engage and support Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
all students.
Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 3 - Student Free Day
4.2 Model and share with colleagues a flexible repertoire of
strategies for classroom management to ensure all Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
students are engaged in purposeful activities.
4.3 Develop and share with colleagues a flexible repertoire
of behaviour management strategies using expert Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
knowledge and workplace experience.
4.4 Initiate and take responsibility for implementing current
school and/or system, curriculum and legislative Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
requirements to ensure student well-being and safety.
Evidence Set 3, Artefact 4 - Risk Assess
4.5 Model, and support colleagues to develop, strategies to
promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in
learning and teaching.
Standard 5
Focus area
Assess student learning
Provide feedback to students
on their learning
Make consistent and
comparable judgements
Interpret student data
Report on student
achievement
Assess, provide feedback and report on student
learning
Highly Accomplished Evidence
5.1 Develop and apply a comprehensive range of Evidence Set 1, Artefact 3 - Data
assessment strategies to diagnose learning needs,
comply with curriculum requirements and support Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of their Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
approaches to assessment.
5.2 Select from an effective range of strategies to provide Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
targeted feedback based on informed and timely
Evidence Set 1, Artefact 5 - Observations
judgements of each student’s current needs in order to
progress learning.
5.3 Organise assessment moderation activities that support Evidence Set 3, Artefact 1 - Moderation
consistent and comparable judgements of student
learning.
5.4 Work with colleagues to use data from internal and Evidence Set 1, Artefact 3 - Data
external student assessments for evaluating learning
and teaching, identifying interventions and modifying Evidence Set 1, Artefact 6 - Results
teaching practice.
5.5 Work with colleagues to construct accurate, informative Evidence Set 1, Artefact 7 - Reports
and timely reports to students and parents/carers about
student learning and achievement.
Standard 6
Focus area
Identify and plan professional
learning needs
Engage in professional
learning and improve practice
Engage with colleagues and
improve practice
Apply professional learning
and improve student learning
Engage in professional learning
Highly Accomplished Evidence
6.1 Analyse the Australian Professional Standards for Evidence Set 3, Artefact 3 - PD Plan
Teachers to plan personal professional development
goals, support colleagues to identify and achieve
Evidence Set 4, Artefact 1 - Pre-Service Teacher Report
personal development goals and pre-service teachers to
improve classroom practice.
6.2 Plan for professional learning by accessing and critiquing Evidence Set 3, Artefact 3 - PD Plan
relevant research, engage in high quality targeted
opportunities to improve practice and offer quality
Evidence Set 4, Artefact 1 - Pre-Service Teacher Report
placements for pre-service teachers where applicable.
6.3 Initiate and engage in professional discussions with Evidence Set 2, Artefact 4 - Student Free Day Survey
colleagues in a range of forums to evaluate practice
directed at improving professional knowledge and
practice, and the educational outcomes of students.
6.4 Engage with colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of Evidence Set 2, Artefact 4 - Student Free Day Survey
teacher professional learning activities to address
student learning needs.
Standard 7 Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the
community

Focus area Highly accomplished Evidence

Meet professional ethics and 7.1 Maintain high ethical standards and support colleagues to Evidence Set 3, Artefact 6 - Newsletter
responsibilities interpret codes of ethics and exercise sound judgement in all Evidence Set 4, Artefact 1 - Pre-Service Teacher Report
school and community contexts.

Comply with legislative, 7.2 Support colleagues to review and interpret legislative, Evidence Set 1, Artefact 4 - Lessons
administrative and administrative, and organisational requirements, policies and
Evidence Set 3, Artefact 4 - Risk Assess
organisational requirements processes.

Engage with the 7.3 Demonstrate responsiveness in all communications with

parents/carers parents/carers about their children’s learning and well-being.
Evidence Set 3, Artefact 2 - Parent email

Engage with professional 7.4 Contribute to professional networks and associations and build Evidence Set 3, Artefact 5 - OSA Judging
teaching networks and productive links with the wider community to improve teaching
Evidence Set 2, Artefact 5 - Amy Whyte email
broader communities and learning.

Please note: Each of the seven Standards must be addressed by at least two pieces of evidence and each of the descriptors at the relevant career stage will be
accounted for at least once.