The National Professional Standards for Teachers developed by AITSL state that we, as teachers should:
"1. Know [our] students and how they learn
2. Know the content and how to teach it." (AITSL. 2012)
Over the years I have developed various competencies in TAS (Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Technology Mandatory, Design and Technology and Hospitality) and have some experience in teaching ESL and Learning Support that have ensured that I have an excellent knowledge of my students and the ways in which they learn. The following diagram illustrates some of my key competencies.
Click on the image below and then Follow the link through to pictures which showcase examples of my students' work over the past year, illustrating my knowledge of course content and my ability to lead students in the production of various pieces of work.
Click on the image below and then Follow the link through to pictures which showcase examples of my students' work over the past year, illustrating my knowledge of course content and my ability to lead students in the production of various pieces of work.