Artefact 1
Note the focus area and
standard descriptor/s the
artefact / document reflects
1.1
Physical, social and intellectual
development and
characteristics of students
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of physical, social
and intellectual development and
characteristics of students and
how these may affect learning.
1.2
Understand how students
learn
Demonstrates knowledge and
understanding of research into
how students learn and their
implications for teaching.
1.5
Differentiate teaching to meet
the specific learning needs of
students across the full range
of abilities
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of strategies for
Note the type of Describe the document / artefact and
artefact / document
This artefact is a sample
parent feedback sheet.
Parents were given a
form with various
questions about their
child and were requested
to fill it out and return it
to the school. My
mentor teacher then
forwarded the forms to
myself to read and take
note of.
indicate the possible impact or result of
the artefact / document on teaching and/
or student learning
The parent feedback form asks parents to
describe their child, identify two things the
teacher should know about their child and, a
wish they have for their child for the year.
Through these forms, I was able to gain
insight into social and intellectual
characteristics and development, as parents
identified their childs unique traits and also
areas they believe their child requires
particular attention through their wish. As
a result of this, I was able to gain a deeper
understanding of all students, allowing me
to engage in conversations with them about
their individual interests, leading to the
formation of positive relationships
(Groundwater-Smith, Ewing & Le Cornu,
2006). This is of high importance, as
positive teacher-student relationships are
related to student engagement in the
classroom and, subsequently, student
achievement (Liberante, 2012). In addition
to this, the information provided by parents
highlighted particular learning needs of
certain students, raising my awareness of
Describe how the document / artefact meets
the standard descriptors you have identified.
By reading through the forms and making notes
on each student, I gained insight into individual
natures and their interests. This allowed me to
essentially know each student [APST: 1.1]. In
turn, knowing students enabled me to form
positive relationships with them, something that
is key to positive learning outcomes [APST: 1.2].
The parent feedback forms also highlighted
learning areas parents themselves saw as being
important for their child to develop. This
information from parents strengthened the
evidence provided by my mentor teacher about
the different learning needs in the classroom,
allowing me to differentiate learning and look for
relevant teachable moments to cater for all
students [APST: 1.5]. In order to do this, I had to
utilise teaching strategies that were suitable and
effective, requiring an understanding of how
students learn [APTS: 1.2].
My mentor teacher wrote (Hurford, 2016):
Chloe has developed a great rapport with the
students. She has read parent feedback forms to
inform her teaching and learning experiences.
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differentiating teaching to meet the various differentiation strategies I Chloe has identified students with learning
the specific learning needs of needed to utilise in order to foster an difficulties and catered for these students in her
students across the full range of inclusive classroom (Foreman, 2014). lessons.
abilities.
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