Building Teacher Expertise.

Great teachers combine sound professional knowledge with thoughtful judgement, creating learning experiences that are purposeful, responsive and grounded in care. They know their students well and adapt their teaching to honour diverse backgrounds, strengths and needs. Through clear planning, effective assessment and meaningful feedback, they continually refine their practice to support growth. Proficient teachers work collaboratively, seek feedback, and take responsibility for their own learning, contributing positively to their school communities while upholding the professionalism and ethics that sustain trust in teaching. I hope that you find this helpful and please look through the resources here.

The links below are provided as a guide only. They are intended to support your thinking and understanding, not to replace professional advice, policy guidance, or formal accreditation requirements.

Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn

Primary episode
Professor Jo Boaler – Math-ish
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/professor-jo-boaler-math-ish/

Additional episodes

Reflective questions

  1. How well do I understand the learners in front of me, beyond data and labels?

  2. How do my instructional decisions respond to student confidence, readiness and identity?

  3. Where could I better remove barriers to engagement and understanding?

Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it

Primary episode
Dr William DeJean – Teaching That Sticks
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/dr-william-dejean-teaching-that-sticks/

Additional episodes

Reflective questions

  1. How clearly do I identify and teach the big ideas in my subject area?

  2. How intentional is my modelling and explanation of concepts?

  3. How confident am I in adapting content explanations when students struggle?

Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

Primary episode
Dr Simon Breakspear – The Pruning Principle
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/dr-simon-breakspear-the-pruning-principle/

Additional episodes

Reflective questions

  1. How well do my lessons strike a balance between clarity, practice, and feedback?

  2. What could I simplify or remove to strengthen the learning focus?

  3. How consistently do my plans translate into effective classroom practice?

Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

Primary episode
Bernii Godwin – Behaviour, Inner Work and Collective Responsibility
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/bernii-goodwin-misconceptions-about-behaviour-inner-work-and-taking-collective-responsibility-for-school-culture/

Additional episode

Reflective questions

  1. How do my routines and expectations promote calm and belonging?

  2. How do I respond to behaviour in ways that preserve dignity and learning?

  3. How do I contribute to a consistent, school-wide approach to wellbeing?

Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

Primary episode
Dr Annie Agnew & Dr Jonathon Mascorella – Unpacking the LANES Framework
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/dr-annie-agnew-and-dr-jonathon-mascorella-unpacking-the-lanes-framework/

Additional episodes

Reflective questions

  1. How effectively does assessment guide my next teaching steps?

  2. Is my feedback actionable and focused on learning progress?

  3. How do I use evidence to evaluate the impact of my teaching?

Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning

Primary episode
Matthew Dodd – Leadership Lessons and the Transformative Power of Nature
https://theartofteaching.podbean.com/e/matthew-dodd-lessons-in-leadership-the-transformative-power-of-nature-and-his-advice-to-new-teachers/

Additional episode

Reflective questions

  1. How intentionally do I reflect on my practice?

  2. How do I seek and respond to feedback from colleagues?

  3. What professional learning has had the greatest impact on my teaching?

Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

Additional episodes

Reflective questions

  1. How do I contribute positively to professional relationships and team culture?

  2. How clear and respectful is my communication with families and colleagues?

  3. How do my actions reflect ethical and professional responsibility?