Second principle

last updated:12 Oct 2009

Take responsibility for maintaining the quality of their teaching practice.

Registered teachers:

• meet the professional standards for teaching relevant to their role and the stage they have reached in their career
• develop their practice within the framework of their school's curriculum
• base their practice on knowledge of their subject area(s) and specialisms, and make use of research about teaching and learning
• make use of assessment techniques, set appropriate and clear learning objectives, plan activities and employ a range of teaching methodologies and technologies to meet individual and group learning needs
• reflect on their practice and use feedback from colleagues to help them recognise their own development needs; actively seek out opportunities to develop their knowledge, understanding, skills and practice
• meet the requirements laid down by their professional body, the GTCE, to maintain their registration status.