Teaching Standards

In a world of increasing technology and the open up of the information high way, it is necessary that emphasis be place on the quality of the end product. The quality of the end produce will depend largely on the standard of that institution in delivering the product. The word standard according to online dictionary is a reference point where other things can be evaluated. With teaching and learning there must be a reference point for evaluation.According to grateSchool staff (2012) standard are guide post for school. Teacher, Parents and Students use them as tools to focus of what students are expected to learn. According to Developing a frame work for teaching and learning in Australian higher education and the role of the TEQSA there are some conceptual difference between teaching and learning standards. Teaching standards might best be viewed as ‘process’ or ‘delivery’ standards. These are the aspects of institutional provision or educational delivery commonly accepted to have an effect on the quality of student learning. These include curriculum design, the quality of teaching, student learning support, and the infrastructure which directly supports the processes of teaching and learning. Learning standards are best viewed as outcome standards. Learning standards describe the nature and levels of student attainment—what students and graduates know and can do. Student attainment is known by various expressions, such as learning outcomes, competencies and the like, often with significant shades of meaning. Broadly, however, learning standards apply to desired areas of knowledge and skills and the levels of attainment required for graduation and for the award of grades at pass level or above. The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) the standards for learning, teaching, and leading in the digital age. There are several benefits that can derive from (NETS) 1 Improving higher-order thinking skill, such as problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. 2 preparing students for their future in a competitive global market. 3 designing student-centered, project-based, and online learning environments. 4 Guiding systemic change in our schools to create digital places of learning. In my country there is a one laptop per child policy. This will enhance the use of technology in the schools and will be beneficial to both teachers and students so we can say where standard is concern in ISTE ST Vincent is moving in the right direction. References Greatschools Staf. (2012) Why are Standards Important. Retrieved April 16th from http://www.greatschools.org/students/.../556-why-are-standards-importantISTE National Educational TechnologyStandardsforTeachers,RetrievedApril17,2012,from http://electronicportfolios.com/handbook/NETSevidence.pdf ISTE-NETS-S Standards, Retrieved April17, 2012 from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS-S_Standards.sflb.ashx DevelopingA Framework For Teaching And Learning standards In Australian HigherEducationAndTheRoleOf TEQSA , Retrieved April 19, 2012 from http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Policy/teqsa/Documents/Teaching_Learning_Discussion_Paper.pdf