Teacher Growth Model

What does the Teacher Growth Model consist of?

• It consists of a framework for assessing student progress through standardised tests.

• It consists of a system for evaluating the effectiveness of classroom teaching.

• It consists of the philosophy, principles and practice of teacher professional development, along with the Learning Continuum.

• It consists of a set of guidelines for improving curriculum development in schools.

What is the philosophy underlying the Teacher Growth Model?

• Teachers are student-centric professionals who take ownership of their growth.

• Teachers should focus on improving educational outcomes.

• Teachers must follow a defined curriculum for professional learning.

• Teaching effectiveness is solely determined by test scores.

Which is not one of the five roles of the future-ready teacher in the TGM?

• Designer of Learning

• Student Mentor

• Role Model

• The Community Builder

Answer explanation

The five roles of the future-ready teacher are as follows:

·       Role Model

·       Designer of Learning

·       Facilitator of Learning

·       Student Mentor

·       Lifelong Learner

The Community Builder is a Teacher Outcome and not a role.

Teacher Outcomes are enduring while roles can be contextualised against the needs of the education landscape and those of your school.

The Learning Areas support a teacher in growing into the individual Teacher Outcomes, which will ultimately help teachers in enacting their desired roles.

What was the impetus for updating the Teacher Growth Model?

• To align teaching practices with international education standards

• To enhance teacher collaboration and engagement in professional learning communities

• To support the development of key skills and dispositions needed to nurture future-ready learners

• To address challenges in teacher recruitment and retention across the education system

What is the feature of the Teacher Growth Model that supports teachers in monitoring and assessing their proficiency in any given Learning Area?

• Desired Teaching Outcomes

• Learning Dimensions

• Practice Levels

• Learning Sub-areas

A beginning teacher has been tasked to lead a group of teachers to establish partnerships with external organisations to run programmes that support student learning.  Which pair of Learning Areas would best support him in developing the competencies and dispositions needed to fulfil this role?

• Learning beyond Education, Digital Literacy

• Building Partnerships, Leading Action Management

• Self-knowledge, Curriculum Matters and Goals

• Professional Ethics, Collaboration

Answer explanation

Teachers need not necessarily have an official appointment/designation to pursue Learning Areas under Teacher Outcome 4: The Transformational Leader.

Which are the two Learning Areas that come under the Teacher Outcome 5: The Community Builder?

• Engaging Families in Education, Fostering Social Responsibility

• Promoting Inclusive Education, Developing Student Leadership

• Understanding the Local Context and Global Issues, Building Partnerships

• Supporting Collaborative Learning, Encouraging Civic Participation

All teachers should reach Practice Level 2 in all areas after five years of teaching. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

· The TGM does not stipulate baseline expectations nor a timeline for teachers to attain any said Practice Level associated with each of the updated LAs.

· Teachers may choose to prioritise certain Learning Areas, based on their interests and needs at different stages of their career.

Which Learning Area does Teacher Work Attachment Plus Programme mainly support?

• Collaboration

• Learning beyond Education

• Building Partnerships

• Curriculum Matters and Goals

Teachers should have successfully attained the five Teacher Outcomes by the end of their careers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There should be planned opportunities for teachers to pursue their holistic growth, going beyond the competencies and dispositions needed for teaching.