Note the focus area and standard Note the type of Describe the document / artefact and Describe
Describe how the document /
descriptor/s the artefact /
document reflects
1.2 - Understand how
students learn-
Demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of
research into how
students learn and the
implications for teaching.
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result of the
artefact / document on teaching and/ or
student learning
This artefact is a The main objective for myself was
lesson plan that I to carry on my students previous
have created learning and content to be able to
following on from create deeper understanding. I
a previous lesson want my students to be able to
at the beginning link their previous and existing
of my professional knowledge as a foundation for new
experience lll learning. What learners already
early this year. understand have a significant
influence on whether and how well
This curriculum they can learn something new
planning (Bennet et al., 2004.) as cited from
document (Killen, 2016, p. 74).
assisted me in My lesson involved a few
continuing with significant concepts that the
my content students needed to grasp and
selection, and to experiment with. Therefore, I
use the students developed my lessons to connect
prior learning and with each other, have time for the
understanding. students to reflect, communicate
their ideas, and experiment. The
outcome of my previous lesson I
was then able to Identify
achievable learning goals for the
students to follow on next time.
This was a great learning point for
not just me as a teacher, but also
artefact meets the standard
descriptors you have identified.
By observing,
communicating and personal
reflection, I was able to
identify my students
abilities, learning goals, and
misunderstandings.
I used this information to
create my connecting
lessons to create deeper
knowledge and
understanding within the
lessons. The students had a
clearer understanding of
their activity, and the
concept we were focusing
on. Students displayed
understanding and
enthusiasm throughout the
connecting lessons. Linking
previous knowledge, and
adapting this when
completing the activity.
(APST 1.2)
the students. This is identified in
the Evidence Document Guide on
Board of Studies (Board of Studies
Teaching & Educational Standards
NSW, n.d., p. 27).