PGCE Professional Standards (Teachers' Standards)

Question 1

The Teachers' Standards (2011) are divided into two parts. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Part One: Teaching (Standards 1-8); Part Two: Personal and Professional Conduct

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Part One: Subject Knowledge; Part Two: Classroom Management

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Part One: Planning; Part Two: Assessment

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Part One: Behaviour Management; Part Two: Safeguarding

Question 2

Teachers' Standard 1 states that teachers should 'set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.' Which of the following best demonstrates this in practice?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining consistently high expectations for all pupils regardless of background, providing appropriate support and challenge to enable every pupil to achieve

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Setting different, lower expectations for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds

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Only challenging the highest-attaining pupils while giving easier work to others

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Telling pupils they must achieve top grades or they will fail in life

Question 3

According to Teachers' Standard 8, which of the following is a key wider professional responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, and developing effective professional relationships with colleagues

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Designing the school timetable

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Managing the school budget

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Leading all staff meetings

Question 4

Part Two of the Teachers' Standards addresses personal and professional conduct. Which of the following behaviours would breach this standard?

Accepted Answer

Engaging in a social media relationship with a current pupil and sharing personal information

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Attending parents' evening and providing constructive feedback

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Participating in professional development courses during school holidays

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Volunteering to support an extra-curricular club

Question 5

What does Teachers' Standard 3 specifically require regarding subject knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Teachers must demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge, keep their knowledge up to date, and address pupils' misconceptions

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Teachers only need to know the content of the lessons they are teaching that day

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Teachers need a PhD in their subject area

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Subject knowledge is only assessed during initial teacher training, not afterwards

Question 6

During the induction year (ECT), how are the Teachers' Standards used?

Accepted Answer

They form the basis for assessment — ECTs must demonstrate they meet all the Standards by the end of their induction period

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They are not relevant during the ECT period

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ECTs only need to meet Standards 1-4 during their first year

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The Standards are only used if an ECT is struggling