What is the difference between the Quality Teaching Tool (QTT) and SPARK 2.0?
SPARK 2.0 builds on the foundation of structures and processes established through the past decade and is designed to facilitate preschools’ reflection and self-appraisal. It looks at centre quality and sets standards for centres' processes and practices in leadership, staff management, partnerships and teaching and learning. SPARK 2.0 emphasises on preschools’ self-appraisal and promotes a mindset of ownership, reflective practice and continuous quality improvement.
QTT, a professional development tool, enables educators to reflect on their teaching practices, identifying their strengths and areas for growth. Centre leaders are encouraged to leverage this tool to initiate meaningful conversations about quality teaching with their educators. Adoption of QTT would help to foster a culture of reflective practice and level up the quality of teaching and learning in the classrooms and in turn contribute to overall centre quality.