Note the focus area and standard Note the type of Describe the document / artefact and Describe
Describe how the document / artefact
descriptor/s the artefact /
document reflects
Engage in professional
learning.
6.2 Engage in
professional learning and
improve practice
Understand the relevant and
appropriate sources of
professional learning for
teachers.
6.3 Engage with
colleagues and improve
practice.
Seek and apply constructive
feedback from supervisors
and teachers to improve
teaching practices.
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result
of the artefact / document on
teaching and/ or student learning
The two artefacts As well as partaking in
that I have used for Professional Development while
this standard prove completing Professional
that I am working Experience, we have also had
towards meeting the opportunity to complete a
the standard of number of Professional
engaging in Development certificates
professional through the PEX III unit.
learning.
As part of standard six,
engaging in professional
learning, it is essential that pre-
service teachers are able to
receive constructive feedback in
a professional manner and be
able to then act upon it to
improve their teaching (NSW
Government, n.d).
The artefacts attached show
participation in both University
assigned Professional
Development and also
opportunities that were
meets the standard descriptors you
have identified.
While completing my third year
practicum my mentor had the
following comments;
She receives constructive
feedback in a positive and
professional manner
Ali has participated in
collegial discussions and this
has enhanced her
understanding of curriculum,
policies, priorities and
implementation.
The above comments and the two
artefacts attached are both proof
of engagement in professional
learning. The ability to engage in
learning to further my career (APST
6.2) and the chance to have
collegial discussions (APST 6.3) are
both essential for educators as it is
an ever changing profession.
provided while on my third year
practicum.