Module 1 – Week 2: The Role of the Teacher

Teacher Roles

• Communicator & Facilitator: clear communication, engagement, modelling learning, varied strategies & resources, life-long learning skills (confidence, motivation, effort, responsibility, initiative, perseverance, resilience, problem solving)
• Expert & Decision Maker: sound theory of learning & behaviour; informed decisions; effective management; curriculum & assessment selection
• Investigator & Reporter: diagnose knowledge/interests; build learning community; data-informed planning; celebrate achievement; report to parents & system
• Classroom Manager: careful planning, organisation, co-learning opportunities, safe environment, social interaction, parent/carer partnerships
• Active Advocate: contribute to profession, advocate for and empower students

Effective Teacher Framework

• Professional Knowledge: how students learn; content knowledge
• Professional Practice: lesson planning, classroom management, assessment design/use
• Professional Engagement: continuous learning; collaboration with stakeholders

AITSL Professional Standards (Key Threads)

• Understand student development & diverse learning needs
• Use varied, curriculum-aligned strategies & resources
• Set \text{clear learning goals} & sequence learning
• Communicate effectively; maintain safe, supportive environment
• Design, conduct, analyse assessment; provide feedback; moderate & report
• Ongoing professional learning; ethical/legal compliance; engage parents, carers, community

Common Teacher Dilemmas

• Control: whole student vs. learner focus
• Curriculum: content vs. process emphasis
• Societal: continuous childhood vs. unique childhood perspective

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