Criteria+12

= Professional knowledge in practice =


 * ** Criterion 12: ** use critical inquiry and problem-solving effectively in their professional practice

Key Indicators:
 * The teacher: **
 * 1) ** i. ** systematically and critically engages with evidence and professional literature to reflect on and refine practice
 * 2) ** ii. ** responds professionally to feedback from other members of the learning community
 * 3) ** iii. ** critically examines their own beliefs, including cultural beliefs, and how they impact on their professional practice and the achievement of ākonga ||
 * Evidence for this could be that:

The teacher incorporates metacognitive approaches (thinks about his/her thinking) across all aspects of practice. S/he participates positively in self-review processes and maintains currency in knowledge and understanding of learning theory and its application in context. S/he reflects on the effectiveness of communication and professional relationships at a personal and organisational level. Professional learning and self-reflection is undertaken when analysing assessment information.

The teacher observes, listens to and learns from colleagues, including observations of his/her teaching practice. S/he engages with external professional associations and uses external opportunities for developing knowledge and skills.

The teacher engages critically and collaboratively in examination of teaching and learning within the learning community and professional support networks. Respectful and responsive critical conversations allow for compromise, the management of change and effective group dynamics.

The teacher examines his/her own teaching philosophy, values and beliefs and reflects on how that fits with the philosophy, values and beliefs espoused by the learning community and by making modifications to practice where necessary.

The teacher understands, values and is able to articulate, his/her own heritage and culture and enables others to foster, articulate and value their own. S/he works to understand how his/her own world views may differ from others’ and reflects on the implications of this for ākonga.

How do I advance the learning of my ākonga through critical inquiry within my professional learning? ||
 * Reflective question **