Note the focus area and standard Note the type of Describe the artefact / document and Describe
Describe how the artefact /
descriptor/s the artefact /
document reflects
3.4 Select and use
resources
Demonstrate knowledge of a
range of resources, including
ICT, that engage students in
their learning.
3.7 Engage parents/carers
in the educative process
Describe a broad range of
strategies for involving
parents/carers in the
educative process.
artefact / document indicate the possible impact or result on
teaching and/ or student learning
This artefact is a The artefact articulates my
year plan describing understanding of the importance and
parental/carer spectrum of involving students
involvement that I families in the educative process.
completed as part of Principal of Boganger Public School,
a university Cathy Lalor, further suggested that it
assignment. is very beneficial for students to see
their parents connected to the school
I chose this artefact in some way (Hudson, 2017). By using
as it demonstrates students families as a valuable
my knowledge of resource for learning, students are
the broad range of provided with a sense of
approaches for connectedness and expert knowledge.
involving students
families to enhance Furthermore, Groundswater (2015)
student welfare and suggested providing parents with
learning. opportunities to be involved with the
school at whatever level they can
manage which is why I have listed a
broad range of activities in my artifact
that caters for all family dynamics.
document
meet the standard descriptors you
have identified.
Parents/carers are a valuable
resource to classrooms as
they can provide students
with expert information, first
hand experiences and
develop a deeper
understanding of content
(APST: 3.4).
My artefact demonstrates my
capacity to involve students
families in the educative
process flexibly and
accommodatingly (APST: 3.7).
 References

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. (2011). Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Retrieved from:
 http://www.aitsl.edu.au/

Groundswater, S (2015). Teaching challenges and dilemmas: Building family school community partnerships. pp. 325-350 5 th ed.
Cengage Learning Australia. South Melbourne, Victoria.

Hudons, S (2017) Topic 4: Communicating with parents and carers. Study Guide: TCH30002-TCH10138 Professional Experience
III: Transition to the Profession- Pedagogy in Practice IV). SCU. Lismore