PLACE PLACEMENT MODERATION STATEMENTMENT

MODERATION STATEMENT

PURPOSE
The Placement Moderation Statement is a record of the moderation process. It supports stakeholders in consistent
decision-making and reporting in relation to Pre-Service Teacher achievement on placement. The moderation process
contributes to the Teaching Performance Assessment in determining Pre-Service Teachers preparedness for the
profession.

The aim is to moderate Pre-Service Teacher achievement on placement:

 in relation to placement teaching requirements and qualities required of the Pre-Service Teacher
 in alignment with Australian Professional Standards for Teachers domains at the graduate level, as detailed on
the UniSA Graduate Rubric
 with consideration of the achievement criteria in the final report written by the Supervising Teacher/s

INSTRUCTIONS
The Placement Moderation Statement is facilitated and completed by the University Supervisor in the final week of the
final placement and involves:

 20-minute observation of the Pre-Service Teacher teaching by the University Supervisor

 Discussion between the Supervising Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher & University Supervisor (concurrently or
separately, depending on circumstances)
 Viewing the UniSA Graduate Rubric self-assessment undertaken by Pre-Service Teacher pre-visit in discussion
with their Supervising Teacher/s and to be provided to the University Supervisor prior to the observation
 University Supervisor to indicate under domains of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as
satisfactory, good or outstanding (prepared for the profession), unsatisfactory or borderline (combination of
satisfactory/ unsatisfactory).
 University Supervisor to complete summary comment and sign.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DETAILS

PRESERVICE TEACHER: Tia Langston UNIVERSITY ID: 110229730

COURSE NAME: Professional Experience 4:Teaching as an Inquirer
SITE NAME: Highgate Primary School
SITE COORDINATOR: Emily Roberts
SUPERVISING TEACHER/S: Amy Coxon
UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR: Larry Spry
DATE OF MODERATION OBSERVATION AND DISCUSSION: 14/9/2020

University Supervisor is to upload signed Placement Moderation Statement to InPlace under Pre-Service
Teacher’s name.
To be completed by the University Supervisor based on observation of Pre-Service Teacher and/ or discussion with
Supervising Teacher/s and Pre-Service Teacher. Please tick relevant box.
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PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD OUTSTANDING

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach

2.5 Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching
strategies and their application in teaching areas. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
2.6 Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand
curriculum learning opportunities for students. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD OUTSTANDING

Standard 3: Plan for & implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Include a range of teaching strategies.
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
3.5 Demonstrate a range of verbal and nonverbal
communication strategies to support student engagement. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive & safe learning environments
4.2 Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom
activities and provide clear directions. ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
4.3 Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to
manage challenging behaviour. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
4.4 Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and
safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and
legislative requirements.
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

4.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues

and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and
ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

Summary Comment
(context of observation and discussion, year levels, learning areas - if applicable, teaching strengths, areas for development)

I observed Tia teaching a “Year 7 reading and literacy lesson ” & it was plainly obvious
the lesson was extremely well -planned , that it was part of a learning sequence that she
had established & that Tia was keen for all learners to be involved , focussed and
successful. Tia adopted a friendly and engaging manner to connect with all the students
and when needed had a directive tone to ensure all were on task , followed class rules
and maintained focus. Movement around the classroom was a positive way of connecting
with all students either on a 1:1 basis or as a whole class group , it also enabled for
positive and proactive feedback to be delivered to the class. The lesson observed
displayed a sound content knowledge based on AC appropriate for year level & was
supported by the use of ICT e.g. IWB & prepared support scaffolding of lesson content
,schedule and ideas .There was a clear articulation of challenging and differentiated
learning goals being communicated to all students using a broad range of inclusive
strategies . The key to Tia’s success was the professional manner in which she interacted
with all students at all times displaying a warmth & caringbattitude to ensuringbthey were
being successful in their learning . Overall the teaching and learning on show
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during the observation was sound , and reflected the amount of commitment , planning
and focus that Tia has put into this teaching practicum.
This Placement Moderation Statement affirms University Supervisor and Supervising Teacher/s assessment of the Pre-Service Teacher’s current stage
of development.
University Supervisor signature: Date:
Larry Spry UniSA 14/9/
2020

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