Criteria+6

= Professional knowledge in practice =


 * ** Criterion 6: ** conceptualise, plan and implement an appropriate learning programme

Key Indicators :
 * The teacher: **
 * 1) ** i. ** articulates clearly the aims of their teaching, gives sound professional reasons for adopting these aims, and implements them in their practice
 * 2) ** ii. ** through their planning and teaching, demonstrates their knowledge and understanding of relevant content, disciplines and curriculum documents ||
 * Evidence for this could be that:

The teacher’s planning and teaching demonstrate a coherent learning programme aligned to ākonga’ needs and interests. Links to relevant curriculum documents are apparent as are essential connections across curriculum and curriculum strands, competencies and/or levels. Links to whole school/centre curriculum planning is evident and clearly informed by the appropriate New Zealand curriculum framework and statements.

The teacher is able to share his/her vision of what a learning programme is going to achieve taking into account ākonga’ dispositions and specific learning needs and the expectations of the learning community. S/he actively provides opportunities for whānau involvement in planning the learning programme. Teaching practice is informed and supported by accessing, sharing, reflecting on and articulating a diverse range of resources.

The work of ākonga shows evidence the teacher has planned an effective programme that is clearly linked to the curriculum

The teacher thinks critically about how to implement the curriculum in ways that are inclusive and non-discriminatory and taking the other criteria in this document into account.

What do I take into account when planning programmes of work for groups and individuals? ||
 * Reflective question: **