Identification of personal and professional motivations

Criteria
Descriptors
Judgement and score
for criteria

Justification and
feedback

Identification of
personal and
professional motivations
(10 marks)

The proposal clearly
articulates how the
suggested inquiry has
been developed from
personal and
professional interest.

Use of literature to
contextualise inquiry
proposal
(15 marks)

The writing utilises the
literature to demonstrate
a critical understanding
of the key issues that
relate to the proposed
inquiry, including
methodological
considerations.

Understanding and
application of the key
principles described in
codes of ethics and
conduct for the teaching
profession
(10 marks)

The proposal articulates
clear ethical principles in
terms of teacher
conduct, as well as
specific issues that are
relevant to the proposed
inquiry.

Demonstration of
understanding of the role
of the Australian
Professional Standards
for Teachers
(10 marks)

Proposal discusses in
good detail the links
between the proposed
inquiry and professional
standards.

Demonstration of broad
knowledge of strategies
that can be used to
evaluate teaching
programs to improve
student learning.
(15 marks)

Proposal identifies
classroom approaches
that are directed to the
improvement of student
learning.

Construction of a
cohesive, fluent, well
expressed written
response that uses
correct referencing
according to APA, and
demonstrates a
constructive response to
feedback.
(10 Marks)

Proposal is
professionally presented.