Library Guides: Education: Guiding Documents

Codes and Standards

Curriculum

Victorian Teaching and Learning Model

Reporting and Other Legal Obligations

Protecting Children — Reporting and Other Legal Obligations

Other Resources

Codes and Standards

The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Conduct
Developed, maintained and promoted by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as required by the Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The code applies to all teachers registered with the VIT.

The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Conduct may be referenced in APA7 style as:

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Victorian Institute of Teaching. (2023). The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Conduct. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/sites/default/files/media/pdf/2023-06/Document_VIT_Code-of-Conduct.pdf

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(Victorian Institute of Teaching [VIT], 2023)

Subsequent references

(VIT, 2023)

The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Ethics
Last updated May 2021. Focuses on integrity, respect and responsibility.

The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Ethics may be referenced in APA7 style as:

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Victorian Institute of Teaching. (2021). The Victorian Teaching Profession’s Code of Ethics. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/sites/default/files/media/pdf/2023-06/Document_VIT_Code-of-Conduct.pdf

In-Text

First reference

(Victorian Institute of Teaching [VIT], 2021)

Subsequent references

(VIT, 2021)

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers help you understand and develop your teaching practice and expertise across 4 career stages. By demonstrating the Standards you can have maximum impact on all learners.

Curriculum

The Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum sets the expectations for what all young Australians should be taught, regardless of where they live in Australia or their background. The first Australian Curriculum was released in 2010 to improve the quality, equity and transparency of Australia’s education system. There have been a number of versions since. This link is to the latest version.

The Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0) may be referenced in APA7 style as:

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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2022). The Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0). https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

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(Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2022)

Subsequent references

(ACARA, 2022)

The Victorian Curriculum F–10
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 sets out what every student should learn during their first eleven years of schooling. The curriculum is the common set of knowledge and skills required by students for life-long learning, social development and active and informed citizenship.
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 incorporates the Australian Curriculum and reflects Victorian priorities and standards.

The Victorian Curriculum may be referenced in APA7 style as:

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Victorian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2015). The Victorian Curriculum. https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

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(Victorian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [VCARA, 2015)

Subsequent references

(VCARA, 2015)

Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM)

Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM)
Introduced in 2019, the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM) supports teachers and school leaders to: focus on high impact teaching and learning; and make evidence-based decisions to improve student learning and wellbeing.
VTLM - Pedagogical Model
The Pedagogical Model identifies five evidence-based domains which define what high-quality teaching practice looks like. It is a flexible model that can be readily modified for different school settings and learning areas.
VTLM - High impact teaching strategies (HITS)
This page provides an overview of the 10 high impact teaching strategies (HITS) with a selection of relevant resources for further learning.
VTLM - Practice Principles for Excellence in Teaching Practice
The Practice Principles for Excellence in Teaching Practice are nine signature pedagogies which make the difference in improving student learning and wellbeing.

Reporting and Other Legal Obligations

Protecting Children — Reporting and Other Legal Obligations
School staff have a range of reporting and legal obligations to protect children and young people from abuse.

Other Resources

Student Voice Practice Guide (Amplify)
Amplify is a student voice, agency and leadership practice guide.
The guide gives an opportunity for school professionals and students to have conversations, collaborate and take actions to empower students, whatever their current starting points.
Abilities Based Learning and Education Support
Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLES) is an assessment and reporting suite that allows teachers to identify and monitor the learning readiness and progress of students with disability and diverse learners
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory authority with a vision to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.
Department of Education (Vic) Teaching Materials and Methods
Materials for each curriculum area, ways to improve your teaching, assessment, reporting, excursions.
Department of Education (NSW)
Home page of the New South Wales Department of Education.
VCE Study Designs
Curriculum planning plays a key role in enabling schools to deliver the VCE to senior secondary students.
Our study designs support effective curriculum planning for VCE studies
Victoria University Early Childhood Education Library Guide
This guide is intended to assist students who are studying early childhood education (ECE). It provides access to a wide range of ECE resources, as well as information about referencing and developing academic skills.