Ngā Paerewa

Standards for the Teaching Profession — ongoing evidence of emerging practice

For each of the six standards I record (1) my initial understanding at the start of the year, (2) ongoing evidence collected across Kura 1 and Kura 2, and (3) a 200–250-word final summary that explains how the evidence demonstrates my understanding of the standard.

Initial summaries due 9 September · Evidence due 18 November (Kura 1) and 7 July (Kura 2)

Standard 1

Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 9

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding of Standard 1 here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Lesson plan demonstrating cultural competencies — see Lesson Plans
  • Te reo evidence (evaluative report / TEEDU403 assignments / quiz) — [link]

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 3

Know the learner and the learning process

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Annotated lesson plan with assessment information about learners (Kura 1) — see Kura 1 class description
  • Class description with in-depth analysis of 3 learners (Kura 1) — [link]
  • In-class tutorial work on how learners learn — [link]
  • Annotated lesson plan with assessment information (Kura 2) — see Kura 2 class description
  • Class description with in-depth analysis of 3 learners (Kura 2) — [link]
  • In-class scenario response (tutorial) — [link]

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 3

Know the content and how to teach it

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Links to content and curriculum papers justifying 3 planning decisions — [link]
  • Series of lesson plans showing developed content knowledge — see Lesson Plans
  • Successful pass of all curriculum papers — [Kura 2 evidence]
  • Response to scenario (tutorial) — [link]

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 4

Plan and implement effective teaching and learning

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 8, 10

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 5

Create and maintain a supportive and learning environment

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 11, 12

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Brainstorm of strategies to promote a positive learning environment — see Kura 1
  • Three annotated photos of my class — see Kura 1 photos
  • Tutorial scenario response — [link]

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 6

Assess and provide feedback and report on learning

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 7

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Series of lesson plans with accompanying student work — see Lesson Plans
  • Assessment records (modelling book, notes, checklists) — [link]
  • Examples of written/oral feedback to students — see Kura 1 formative assessment

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 7

Engage in professional learning

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 6

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • My goals — see Kura 1 goals and Kura 2 goals
  • Major-impact assignment with explanation — [link]
  • CIA Signposts 1–4 (November) — see CIA
  • Notes from at least one staff meeting — [link]
  • CIA Signposts 5–8 (July) — see CIA

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Standard 8

Engage in productive professional relationships

Key Teaching Tasks: KTT 1, 2, 3, 4

Initial understanding

[Write your initial understanding here — September 9.]

Evidence

  • Attestation report (mentor teacher) — [optional screenshot]
  • Six-week professional experience report — [optional screenshot]
  • Final five-week professional experience report — [link]
  • Reciprocal peer feedback — see Whakahoki Kōrero
  • Group assignment (with reflection) — [link]

Final summary (200–250 words)

[Write your final summary here — due 7 July.]

Linked Evidence Hubs

Lesson Plans

The full lesson planning folder — Kura 1 plans plus the 50-lesson Kura 2 collection.

Whakahoki Kōrero

Reciprocal feedback from mentor, peers, colleagues, and lecturers.

CIA Signposts

Culminating Integrated Assessment — Signposts 1–4 (November) and 5–8 (July).