Pedagogy Test specifications

Test Name	Pedagogy Test
Number of questions	80
Test Duration	2 hours
Format of questions	Multiple Choice questions
Test Delivery	Computer based test

Standard 1: Professional and Ethical Conduct
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1	Respect and promote UAE values, which the following performance criteria can measure: – Respect and promote UAE heritage and culture, including Islamic values. – Promote and implement the national educational vision and direction. – Promote multi-cultural awareness and global citizenship.	View/Read more
2	Demonstrate personal and professional ethics, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Demonstrate integrity. – Demonstrate respect and fairness. – Model a positive work ethic.
3	Be accountable for and to learners, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Ensure physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of learners. – Promote learners’ achievements and their interests. – Set high expectations for learners.
4	Comply with national and organizational expectations, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Comply with legislative requirements. – Comply with organizational requirements.
5	Establish communication and collaboration, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with learners. – Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues. – Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with parents and the wider community.

Standard 2: Professional Knowledge Professional Knowledge includes three elements:
1	Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development and diversity, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages. – Demonstrate knowledge of learner diversity. – Demonstrate knowledge of scope and sequence of the curriculum.
2	Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Demonstrate knowledge of the area/s of responsibility. – Demonstrate knowledge of core learning skills development across the curriculum. – Demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction.
3	Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Demonstrate knowledge of educational research and learning theories – Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogical approaches. – Demonstrate knowledge of relevant educational policies.

Standard 3: Professional Practice Professional Practice includes three elements:
1	Promote positive learning environments, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Create a high quality-learning environment that is safe, supportive and motivating for learners. – Establish a purposeful work ethos with high expectations for learners. – Optimize the use of available resources to create an environment conducive to learning. – Promote a culture of positive behavior management.
2	Demonstrate learner-centered teaching, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Plan and implement lessons with clear, measurable objectives that respond to the diverse needs of learners. – Implement strategies to optimize the personal development and academic progress of learners. – Manage classroom logistics to optimize teaching and learning. – Optimize the use of available resources and learning technologies s.
3	– Analyze and use assessment data to inform planning, teaching and curriculum review. – Communicate assessment information to parents.
4	Use assessment for learning, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Use varied assessments to measure learner achievement, including relevant national and international assessments.

Standard 4: Professional Growth Professional Growth includes three elements:
1	Reflect on own practice, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Reflect and self-assess in relation to school, national and relevant international professional standards. – Reflect on the effect of practices of teaching and learning to improve learner achievement. – Identify own professional strengths and opportunities for professional growth and practice. – Develop an individual professional development plan aligned to school and national priorities.
2	Engage in professional growth, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Engage in professional growth activities aligned to professional development plan. – Demonstrate awareness that digital technologies are a key element in teaching and learning.
3	Determine impact on learner achievement, which can be measured by the following performance criteria: – Evaluate the impact of professional development activities on teaching practices. – Evaluate the impact of professional development activities on learner achievement.