Developing Pedagogical Framework
Using PoLT Component Mapping
Established Solid Foundation
The learning environment
promotes independence,
interdependence and
self-motivation
I ensure that students take responsibility for their own
work, as well as encourage them to work collaboratively
wherever possible.
The learning
environment is
supportive and
productive
I have worked hard in every classroom I have taught in to create
an environment that is warm, caring, safe and professional. I make
a point of visiting before I start so that the students are aware of
me. I encourage questions, provide feedback, and allow students
to have as much time as they need with me to ensure they feel
successful in their task. This learning area is a very important one
in my perspective and I have worked hard to ensure I am
succeeding within it.
Working Towards
Assessment practices are an
integral part of learning and
teaching
I always try my best to include learning intentions and
success criteria in every lesson, however I need
assistance occasionally in creating them. I also
haven't had much opportunity to implement
assessments in a formal manner, and am therefore
still working towards a solid foundation.
Students are challenged and
supported to develop deep
levels of thinking and
application
I believe I am working towards a solid foundation in this area as I have high,
realistic expectations of my students. I am constantly encouraging deep
discussions and I encourage them to reflect on their own thinking. My area in
which I need some assistance with is creating a sequence of lessons that
flows effectively.
Students' needs,
backgrounds, perspectives
and interests are reflected in
the learning program
I try to the best of my ability to incorporate
as many different teaching and learning
strategies into my planner as possible. I
believe everyone learns differently and as
educators we need to accommodate to that. I
still need some assistance with utilising
contemporary technologies.
Need Constant Assistance With
I have placed none of the six main areas here as
I don't believe I need constant assistance with
any of them anymore. I am always seeking to
improve and better myself, however I don't
believe I am at the level of needing large
amounts of help with these tasks anymore.
Improving
Learning connects
strangling with
communities and practice
beyond the classroom
I feel that even though I am definitely improving in
this area, I haven't had a large amount of
opportunity to develop my teaching practices to
include the wider community. This is due to only
being in the school for a short amount of time. I
would love to develop my ability to incorporate
community level activities