some examples of these resources are the australian professional standards for teachers the australian professional standard for principals the accreditation of initial teacher education programs australia standards and procedures australian teaching practice and development framework and the australia charter for the professional learning of teachers and school leaders aitsl in crafting these standards the government should define what the objectives are for teachers at different points of their careers how teachers can achieve these objectives and why they should do so the standard provides an opportunity for teachers to progress enrich develop and enhance their practice expertise knowledge skills and professional values it aims to support teachers as they develop as reflective accomplished and enquiring professionals who are able to engage with the complexities of teaching and learning the changing contemporary world of their learners and the world beyond the profession and its institutions in order to enhance learning experiences for all learners