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Standard 16 is about School self-evaluation and improvement. This is at the heart of the
work of Primary and Secondary Education. There are three groups of standards that relate
to:
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The outcomes which all students should achieve as a result of being educated in
school;
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The key aspects of the teaching process which lead to students achieving these
outcomes; and
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The leadership and management processes which need to function effectively for
good teaching and learning to take place.
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The Education Standards are presented at four Levels of Achievement. Level 1: Below
Minimum Standards, Level 2: Meets Minimum Standards, Level 3: Exceeds Minimum
Standards and Level 4: Effective Practice. The National Education Standards are as
follows
Education Standard 1: Learning in lessons
Education Standard 2. Students’ outcomes in the curriculum
Education Standard 3: Attainment across the school
Education Standard 4: Students’ participation in education
Education Standard 5: Students’ behaviour and involvement in school life
Education Standard 6: Students’ safety and protection
Education Standard 7: A curriculum which is appropriate and relevant
Education Standard 8: High expectations
Education Standard 9: Teachers with good knowledge
Education Standard 10: Well-planned lessons
Education Standard 11: Teaching for effective learning
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