Question 1: write a teaching and learning philosophy

You have critically reflected on the professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of contemporary educators to construct a professional statement. This statement emphasises a personal and professional philosophy to teaching that is justified and relevant. Your photograph reinforces the key messages in your statement and philosophy.

Draw on the readings and tasks completed in the learning topics for this unit and compose your teaching and learning philosophy or beliefs. This includes your responsibilities as an educator and the ethical and socio-cultural values that underpin your beliefs.

Consider the following:

  • What do I believe is the role of a teacher?
  • What do I believe is the role of a student?
  • Why do I teach?
  • What does good teaching mean for me?
  • What can my students expect from me?
  • What are my professional learning needs?

Write a teaching and learning philosophy Word count: 550 words (+/-

Write in first person point of view

  1. Relevant clearances required for teaching for NSW, Australia

You justify the need for appropriate clearances for teachers as a component of establishing conducive, safe learning environments. You include clearances obtained and explain your plan to obtain other relevant and requires ones.

If you have not obtained all clearances outline what is needed

In a paragraph or 100 words, explain the clearances you need to work as a teacher in your state. Briefly outline why these clearances are necessary.

Reference BRITE and ensure its NSW, Australia guideline

  1. Plan for Reflecting on and Documenting Evidence against the Graduate Teacher Word Count: 350 words 

You have developed a comprehensive plan to strategically develop your portfolio. This includes knowledge of why to reflect on your artefacts and ways of capturing these reflections. You elaborate on and justify your plan by providing specific examples of artefacts you have collected or intend to collect, how explain how they relate to the Standards and how they emphasise your professional learning

See the attachment for AITSL and select one focus area to answer the question. Make sure you reference AITSL