Name: Amanda High School: G.S. Lakie Middle School
Practicum Dates: September December 2016 Teacher Mentor: Fay Coleby School Administrator: Andy Tysleau Faculty Mentor: Leonard Sproule A. Professional Goals Goal #1: I would like to further develop my classroom management skills and my presence within the classroom. o Rationale:I hope to be able to continue to develop my classroom management skills, as it is an essential skill to have as it helps to develop respect between teacher and student. It is also essential in order to achieve goal #2 as there needs to be mutual respect and understanding within the classroom in order to help build a positive classroom environment and to help all students succeed and achieve within the class. Clear management and expectations leads to greater understanding of consequences for their actions and ensuring that all students are able to learn within the classroom environment. Goal #2: I would like to build a positive classroom environment where students can trust and respect one another and myself. o Rationale: I hope to be able to create a positive classroom environment for students in order to further facilitate learning and so all students feel safe and respected. This will enhance students willingness to work together and share ideas. Building a positive classroom environment helps students learn and achieve at a greater level and entices students to apply a greater effort when they are engaged and willing to take risks and try. I strongly believe that students grow leaps and bounds when we use positive reinforcement within the classroom by showing kindness, understanding, being a good listener, and talking with students at their level to show that you are on their side and have their backs in helping them grow and succeed. Focusing on the students strengths, rather than their weaknesses and praising them for the acceptable behaviour helps to create a positive environment, rather than students shutting down from always hearing negativity. Goal #3: I would like to work on further developing my understanding of the literacy skills and being able to incorporate literacy within the classroom and within a core subject in an engaging way. o Rationale: I hope to be able to find more resources and ways to engage students in literacy activities in order to help students succeed and further develop their literacy skills. Finding ways to incorporate reading, writing, and speaking are especially
important, as they are essential skills for furthering their
education and their success in upper grades. I hope to research and find a greater breadth of resources for literacy that are enticing and engaging for students and get them involved in their learning. I also hope to be able to share the resources and activities created with others. B. Strategies (How I will go about achieving my goals?) Strategies for addressing Goal #1: o I will provide clear expectations and will be firm to follow up with consequences o I will have clear consequences for actions o I will discuss with students on an individual basis if issues continue to arise to find meaning behind the behaviour and find ways to help the student better manage their actions o I will be consistent Strategies for addressing Goal #2: o I will try to get to know each student on an individual basis o I will try to connect with students over their likes and interest and find out what motivates them o I will be real I will be me o I will greet them everyday and will be available for them o I will be helpful o I will provide opportunities for students to learn about and get to know one another o I will provide time for them to share their ideas o Everyone matters and has something to say Strategies for addressing Goal #3: o I will research to broaden my repertoire of resources for literacy o I will try to find resources for varying abilities and interests o I will try to create engaging lessons and activities for students to work on their literacy skills o I will base lessons and activities around student interests o I will talk to the students and assess the students to see how they are doing and to see what they are struggling with C. Indicators of Progress Towards Goals Indicators of Progress for Goal #1: Students are respectful with minimal disruptions or concerns throughout each class. Students are attentive when needed. Indicators of Progress for Goal #2: Students communicate and cooperate with each other. Students willingly share thoughts and ideas and students listen to and respect one another.
Indicators of Progress for Goal #3: I am able to locate a variety of
resources for literacy and am able to asses improvements within students reading, writing, and speaking skills.
D. Timeline for Completion
Goal #1: October 15-30 Goal #2: November 1-15 Goal #3: December 23 ....................................................................................................... E. Summary of Growth and Goals Achieved (Final plan only) F. Reflections on Professional Growth (Final plan only)