82. Teacher educator…where do you stand?

[Kerala University English Teacher Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]

Recently  while  surfing  for  identifying  the indicators  for  professional teacher competency,  I came across  the following:

Standard 1: Know students and how  they learn.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it.

Standard 3 : Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

Standard 6: Engage in  professional learning.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/ carers and the community

[Source : Australian Institute of Teaching and  School leadership Limited  aitsl.edu.au]

Standards for teacher educators:

Standard  1: Teaching

Model teaching that demonstrates content and professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions reflecting research, proficiency with technology and assessment, and accepted best practices in teacher education.

Standard 2: Cultural Competence

Apply cultural competence and promote social justice in teacher education.

Standard 3: Scholarship

Engage in inquiry and contribute to scholarship that expands the knowledge base related to teacher education.

Standard 4: Professional Development

Inquire systematically into, reflect on, and improve their own practice and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

Standard 5: Program Development

Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating teacher education programs that are rigorous, relevant, and grounded in theory, research, and best practice.

Standard 6: Collaboration

Collaborate regularly and in significant ways with relevant stakeholders to improve teaching, research, and student learning.

Standard 7: Public Advocacy

Serve as informed, constructive advocates for high quality education for all students.

Standard 8 : Teacher Education Profession

Contribute to improving the teacher education profession.

Standard 9: Vision

Contribute to creating visions for teaching, learning, and teacher education that take into account such issues as technology, systemic thinking, and world views.

Source :  http://www.ate1.org/pubs/uploads/tchredstds0308.pdf 

Well… Where do you stand?...Would you like to  add anything to the list above?

Or  will you put it in one phrase as I would prefer…

‘Care  & Serve’

Any  Comments?

Dr. C. Praveen

Secretary, KUETEF