Overarching statements:
1. Teachers play a critical role in enabling the educational achievement of all ākonga/learners.
2. The Treaty of Waitangi extends equal status and rights to Māori and Pākehā. This places a particular responsibility on all teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand to promote equitable learning outcomes.
3. In an increasingly multi-cultural Aotearoa New Zealand, teachers need to be aware of and respect the languages, heritages and cultures of all ākonga.
4. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Code of Ethics / Ngā Tikanga Matatika commits registered teachers to the highest standards of professional service in promoting the learning of those they teach.
Practising Teacher Criteria, Digital Tech and Tātaiako
Professional relationships and professional values:
Criteria 1: Establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on the learning and well-being of all ākonga.
* Whanaungatanga
* PTC1 Blog Posts
* PTC 1 Google Doc
Criteria 2: Demonstrate commitment to promoting the well-being of ākonga.
* Manaakitanga
* PTC2 Blog Posts
* PTC 2 Google Doc
Criteria 3: Demonstrate commitment to bicultural partnership in Aotearoa / New Zealand.
* Tangata Whenuatanga
* PTC3 Blog Posts
* PTC 3 Google Doc
Criteria 4: Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development of professional personal practice.
* Ako
* PTC4 Blog Posts
* PTC 4 Google Doc
Criteria 5: Show leadership that contributes to effective teaching and learning.
* Wānanga
* PTC5 Blog Posts
* PTC 5 Google Doc
Professional knowledge in practice:
Criteria 6: Conceptualise, plan, and implement an appropriate learning programme.
* Ako
* PTC6 Blog Posts
* PTC 6 Google Doc
Criteria 7: Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
* Manaakitanga
* PTC7 Blog Posts
* PTC 7 Google Doc
Criteria 8: Demonstrate in practice their knowledge and understanding of how ākonga learn.
* Ako
* PTC8 Blog Posts
* PTC 8 Google Doc
Criteria 9: Respond effectively to the diverse and cultural experiences and the varied strengths, interests, and needs of individuals and groups of ākonga.
* Tangata Whenuatanga
* PTC9 Blog Posts
* PTC 9 Google Doc
Criteria 10: Work effectively within the bicultural context of Aotearoa NZ.
* Tangata Whenuatanga
* PTC10 Blog Posts
* PTC 10 Google Doc
Criteria 11: Analyse and appropriately use assessment and information, which has been gathered formally and informally.
* Wānanga
* PTC11 Blog Posts
* PTC 11 Google Doc
Criteria 12: Use critical inquiry and problem-solving effectively in their professional practice.
* Wānanga
* Ako
* PTC12 Blog Posts
* PTC 12 Google Doc
Tātaiako
Ako - Practice in the classroom and beyond
* Ako Blog Posts
Whanaungatanga - Relationships (students, school-wide, community) with high expectations
* Whanaungatana Blog Posts
Wānanga - Communication, problem solving, innovation
* Wānanga Blog Posts
Tangata Whenuatanga - Place-based, socio-cultural awareness and knowledge
* Tangata Whenuatanga Blog Posts
Manaakitanga - Values – integrity, trust, sincerity, equity
* Manaakitanga Blog Posts
