Assingments % - AT1 ePortfolio and Professional Learning Plan: Reflective Practice and Professional Standards

Assignment Details

Description and Structure of AT1 ePortfolio and Professional Learning Plan

Self audit of professional practice to evidence and reflect on attainment of the Professional Standards. Identify professional learning needs and construct a plan for professional learning including rationale for continued learning and use of appropriate sources/resources.

Structure

The assignment is broken into 4 sections: identify, select, apply learning & evaluate.

1. Identify

Professional learning plan, which includes goals to improve practice drawn from data from reflective practices. Types of reflective practices and further planned practices noted and evaluated as appropriate to develop learning against Professional Teacher Standards.

2. Select

Types of professional learning related to professional learning goals sourced and linked to Professional Teacher Standards.

3. Apply Learning

Plan for professional learning to be applied to practice.

4. Evaluate

Indicate how success will be measured, impact on learning (children and teachers), sharing of new learning with colleagues. The requirement for each of the 4 sections of the assignment will be described in the following page.

Identify

– Include a professional learning plan.

– Ensure the professional learning plan has clear, concise and relevant goals for your professional learning that you can work on and with, to improve your practice.

– The development of your plan should come from a range of data from your reflective practices.

– There should be a discussion of and evidence of the reflective practices that you have undertaken to develop your professional learning goals.

– Note and evaluate further planned practices that you will do in the future that are linked to your goals.

– The evaluation of the practices that you are planning to undertake in the future should include a discussion of the significance and appropriateness of the activities planned to help you develop your learning against specific and targeted Graduate Professional Teacher Standards.

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Step-by-Step Tutor Guide to Structuring and Writing Your AT1 ePortfolio

Step 1: Understand the Purpose of the Assignment

This task is not just descriptive—it is reflective and developmental. You are expected to:

Analyse your current practice
Identify gaps
Plan targeted professional learning
Evaluate its impact

Keep the Professional Teacher Standards central throughout.

Step 2: Section 1 – Identify (Foundation of the Assignment)

a) Gather Reflective Practice Data

Use evidence such as:

Reflective journal entries
Feedback from mentors or supervisors
Self-assessment against Professional Teacher Standards
Observations of your teaching practice

Briefly explain how each reflective practice informed your goal setting.

b) Develop Your Professional Learning Goals

Your goals should be:

Specific and achievable
Directly linked to identified areas for improvement
Aligned with Graduate Professional Teacher Standards

✍️ Tip: Use SMART goal principles where appropriate.

c) Evaluate Planned Reflective Practices

Discuss:

Why the planned activities are appropriate
How they will deepen your learning
Which Professional Teacher Standards they address

This demonstrates intentional, standards-based development.

Step 3: Section 2 – Select Professional Learning

Clearly identify:

Types of professional learning (e.g. workshops, mentoring, online courses, professional reading)
Why each learning activity was selected
How each aligns with your learning goals and standards

Avoid listing activities—justify each choice.

Step 4: Section 3 – Apply Learning to Practice

Explain:

How you will implement new learning in your teaching practice
What changes you expect to make
How this will improve learning environments for children

Use practical examples to show application.

Step 5: Section 4 – Evaluate Impact and Success

In this section, explain:

How you will measure success (e.g. observation, feedback, child outcomes)
Impact on children’s learning and wellbeing
Impact on your professional growth
How learning will be shared with colleagues (e.g. team meetings, mentoring, professional dialogue)

Demonstrate a cycle of continuous improvement.

Step 6: ePortfolio Presentation Tips

Ensure your ePortfolio:

Is logically structured with clear headings
Uses professional language
Includes evidence (where required)
Clearly links practice to standards

Step 7: Final Checklist

Before submission:

All four sections clearly addressed
Professional learning goals are evidence-based
Clear alignment with Professional Teacher Standards
Reflective and evaluative tone throughout
Practical, realistic learning plan presented

Professional Standards and Learning Resources

You can use the following resources to support your Professional Learning Plan:

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL)
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/standards
AITSL – Professional Learning Explained
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/improve-practice/professional-learning
Education Services Australia – Teacher Reflection Tools
https://www.education.gov.au
ACECQA – Professional Practice and NQS
https://www.acecqa.gov.au
Early Childhood Australia – Professional Learning
https://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
NSW Education Standards Authority – Teacher Development
https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au
Victorian Institute of Teaching – Professional Learning Framework
https://www.vit.vic.edu.au
OECD – Teachers and Professional Learning
https://www.oecd.org/education