Capacity Matrix-

Quality Teaching @ Gilmore Primary


Capacity Breakdown /
Information
(I have heard of this) /
Knowledge
(I can do this with support from colleagues) /
Know-How
(I can do this on my own) /
Wisdom
(I can teach others) /
Evidence
QT is embedded in my practice in
* the classroom
* lesson planning
* unit planning
*assessment task design
I use the ACT Quality Teaching books to assist with
*classroom practice
*lesson planning
*unit planning
*assessment design

Capacity Breakdown /
Information
(I have heard of this) /
Knowledge
(I can do this with support from colleagues) /
Know-How
(I can do this on my own) /
Wisdom
(I can teach others) /
Evidence
I know and understand the dimensions and elements of
Quality Teaching
INTELLECTUAL QUALITY
Deep knowledge
Deep understanding
Problematic knowledge
Higher-order thinking
Metalanguage
Substantive communication
QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Explicit quality criteria
Engagement
High expectations
Social support
Students’ self-regulation
Student direction
SIGNIFICANCE
Background knowledge
Cultural knowledge
Knowledge integration
Inclusivity
Connectedness
Narrative

Capacity Breakdown /
Information
(I have heard of this) /
Knowledge
(I can do this with support from colleagues) /
Know-How
(I can do this on my own) /
Wisdom
(I can teach others) /
Evidence
I use the Quality Teaching model as a reflective tool
I have observed and coded classroom practice using coding sheets
(e.g. videos, colleagues)
I have engaged in professional discussion with colleagues about the coding of classroom practice
I have coded a lesson and/or unit of work and provided feedback using the QTm
I have coded an assessment task and provided QTm feedback using coding sheets
I have engaged in a professional feedback session around QTm
I have received classroom practice feedback
I have feedback on a written lesson and/or unit of work using the QTm
I have received assessment task feedback using the QTm
I reflect on my own practice using the QTm

Robyn StrangwardQTF SLC- Calwell and Chisholm Clusters

Sandra Hall DeputyPrincipal-GilmorePrimary School

2009