The ACU Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework provides teachers and their supervisors with clear, objective and consistent criteria that will enable their pursuit of excellence in teaching. The application of these criteria to teaching practice will occur within the context of the Catholic intellectual tradition and with a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.

Learning and teaching quality should be evidence-based. The following teaching criteria and evidence matrix gives examples of performance and achievements under seven criteria or dimensions related to different aspects of teaching. All academic staff can use the matrix for career planning, in preparation for performance development reviews, and in preparation for applying for promotion. The criteria are best presented in a teaching portfolio that documents achievement.

For more information about using the matrix, how it can help you and FAQs see Using the Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework.

Choose the way in which you would like to browse the Framework.

By level

Select a promotional level to view the indicative standards and evidence for that level.

Level A - Lecturer

Level B - Lecturer

Level C - Senior Lecturer

Level D - Associate Professor

Level E - Professor

By criteria

Select a criterion to view the indicative standards and evidence for that criteria.

Criterion 1 - Design and planning of learning activities

Criterion 2 - Teaching and supporting student learning

Criterion 3 - Assessment and giving feedback to students on their learning

Criterion 4 - Developing effective learning environments, student support and guidance

Criterion 5 - Integration of scholarship, research and professional activities with teaching and in support of student learning

Criterion 6 - Evaluation of practice and continuing professional development

Criterion 7 - Professional and personal effectiveness

Policy

• Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework (Policy, PDF File, 1.5 MB)