Comparison of Professional Standards 2012 and 2021 Focus

Comparison of Professional Standards 2012 and 2021 Focus on Learning for Sustainability GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Key changes from 2012 to 2021 v Overview The Professional Standards 2021 include a section called ‘Being a teacher in Scotland’ which highlights professional values and roots the Professional Standards as a framework that supports what it means to become, be and grow as a teacher in Scotland. Having a strong focus on professional values helps teachers develop their professional identity and underpins a deep commitment to all learners’ cognitive, social and emotional growth and wellbeing. They are integral to, and demonstrated through, teachers’ professional relationships, thinking and actions in their professional practice. Teachers’ commitment to reflecting on the connections between professional values and actions and career-long professional learning is a critical part of enhancing their professionalism. The Professional Standards 2021 have strengthened aspects of the content relating to, amongst other aspects: • Equality and diversity; • Additional support needs; • Digital literacies; and • Learning for Sustainability. GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Key changes from 2012 to 2021 v Restructured The Professional Standards have been restructured in the following ways: • Standard for Provisional Registration and Standard for Full Registration have been separated in two documents • There is better alignment between Standard for Provisional Registration and Standard for Full Registration and Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning • Standard for Middle Leadership and Standard for Headship have been separated in two documents • A new section ‘Being a teacher in Scotland’ outlines teacher professionalism • Professional values have been given more emphasis GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Key changes from 2012 to 2021 v Refreshed To ensure the Professional Standards remain contemporary and relevant, the following changes have been made: • Teacher professionalism clearly signposted through section 1: Being a teacher in Scotland; • The centrality of leadership, professional values and Learning for Sustainability has have been re-stated; • All of the Professional Standards have been updated to reflect current educational landscape; • Professional values have been expanded to ensure greater emphasis on inclusion, equality and diversity; • Changes have been made to the language used to make the Professional Standards more accessible; and • Professional illustrations are there to support reflection on practice and professional dialogue. GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration 2012 2021 1 Professional Values and Personal Commitment 1 Being a Teacher in Scotland 2 Professional Knowledge and Understanding 3 Professional Skills and Abilities 2. 1 Curriculum 2. 2 Education Systems and Professional Responsibilities 2. 3 Pedagogical Theories and Practice 3. 1 Teaching and Learning 3. 2 Classroom Organisation and Management 3. 3 Pupil Assessment 3. 4 Professional Reflection and Communication GTC Scotland 1. 1 Professional Values 1. 2 Professional Commitment 1. 3 Standard for Full Registration 2. 1 2. 2 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 Curriculum & Pedagogy Professional Responsibilities Curriculum and Pedagogy The Learning Context Professional Learning 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration 2012 2021 2 Professional Knowledge and Understanding 2. 1 Curriculum Have knowledge and understanding of: • the nature of the curriculum and its development • the relevant area(s) of pre-school, primary or secondary curriculum • planning coherent and progressive teaching programmes • to fulfil their responsibilities in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and interdisciplinary learning • assessment, recording and reporting 2. 1 Curriculum & Pedagogy Have a depth of knowledge and understanding of: • Pedagogical Theories and Professional Practice • Research and Engagement in Practitioner Enquiry • Curriculum Design • Planning for Assessment, Teaching and Learning 2. 3 Pedagogical Theories and Practice Have knowledge and understanding of: • relevant educational principles and pedagogical theories to inform professional practices • the importance of research and engagement in professional enquiry 2. 2 Education Systems and Professional Responsibilities Have knowledge and understanding of: • the principal features of the education system, educational policy and practice • schools and learning communities in which they teach and their own professional responsibilities within them GTC Scotland 2. 2 Professional Responsibilities Have a depth of knowledge and understanding of: • Education Systems • Learning Communities 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration GTC Scotland 24 December 2021

Standard for Full Registration 2012 2021 3 Professional Skills and Abilities 3. 1 Teaching and Learning • Plan coherent, progressive and stimulating teaching programmes which match learners’ needs and abilities • Communicate effectively and interact productively with learners, individually and collectively • Employ a range of teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs and abilities of learners • Have high expectations of all learners • Work effectively in partnership in order to promote learning and wellbeing 3. 1 Curriculum and Pedagogy • Plan effectively to meet learners’ needs • Effectively utilise pedagogical approaches and resources • Effectively utilise partnerships for learning and wellbeing • Effectively employ assessment, recording and reporting as an integral part of the teaching process to support and enhance learning 3. 3 Pupil Assessment • Use assessment, recording and reporting as an integral part of the teaching process to support and enhance learning 3. 2 Classroom Organisation and Management • Create a safe, caring and purposeful learning environment • Develop positive relationships and positive behaviour strategies 3. 4 Professional Reflection and Communication • Read and critically engage with professional literature, educational research and policy • Engage in reflective practice to develop and advance career-long GTC Scotland professional learning and expertise 3. 2 The Learning Context • Effectively organise and manage learning • Effectively utilise learner participation • Build positive relationships for learning 3. 3 Professional Learning • Engage critically with literature, research and policy • Engage in reflective practice to develop and advance career-long professional learning and expertise 24 December 2021