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Professional Growth Plan I

Student Name: Alechia Fludd

Professional Growth Statement:

Being in the classroom has always been a dream of mine; I am living my dream through my student teaching experience. I plan to use the
knowledge and advise that I receive during this experience to deliver a level of professionalism and instruction that will be beneficial to my
students and colleagues as I aim to mold them into successful learners.

Timeline: This plan should address your plans for professional growth during your student teaching experience.

DOMAIN STANDARD ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION HOW OUTCOMES WILL BE
STANDARD EVALUATED

DOMAIN ONE: A. Knowledge of Content I plan to actively participate and
and Pedagogy research in all curriculum, theories
PLANNING AND
and ideas that involve educating
PREPARATION
children.
B. Instructional Planning I will use the learning needs of my
and Resources students as a guide to prepare
lessons and orchestrate instruction. I
will use various resources in an effort
to meet my students where they are,
and take them to the next level.
C. Instructional Design I will design lessons that are
developmentally appropriate for the
age and grade level I am working
with. Lessons will be designed to
appeal to the learning styles of all
learners.
This is an ongoing action that
will be revised and updated
as new ideas and theories
unfold and become available.
I will take classes, workshops
and trainings annually to stay
abreast with new findings.
This is also an ongoing action
that will need to be advised in
order to meet the needs of
my students.
This is an ongoing action; I
will adjust my lessons as
needed throughout my
teaching career.
Outcomes will be evaluated by
observations and evaluations
conducted by supervisor.
This outcome will be evaluated
by reviewing the success of my
lesson execution. This allows
me the opportunity to modify
things as needed.
I will evaluate my instructional
design by noting what worked
and went well and what did not.

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 D. Assessment I will use multiple types of
assessments including observation
records, running records, interviews,
etc. Using a variety of assessments
allows a greater understanding of
student knowledge.
A. Managing Classroom I will be consistent with classroom
Procedures procedures, providing the proper time
and preparations for transitions;
ensure that all materials needed for
activities are prepared ahead of time.
DOMAIN TWO:
B. Managing Student I will provide developmentally
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Behavior appropriate activities for students
limiting student unrest.
C. Creating a Positive I will provide a learning environment
Learning Climate that is conducive with learning,
encourages learning and team work.
I plan to conduct
assessments before, during
and after an objective is
completed in order to keep
track of student achievement.
This is an ongoing process that will
be modified, until proper execution
is achieved.
This process will take place
continuous insuring that all
students are learning and being
successful.
This learning climate will be
adjusted to meet the needs of the
student’s .
This outcome will be evaluated
By taking into consideration the
effectiveness of the
assessments design and
measure.
This outcome will be measured
by observing and documenting
the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
classroom.
This outcome will be measured
by observations and
assessments.
This outcome will be measured
By and administrator.
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 DOMAIN STANDARD ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION HOW OUTCOMES WILL BE
STANDARD EVALUATED

A. Communication I will communicate with students by This is an ongoing thing and will This outcome will be measured
speaking in a style that matches their be modeling. by observing and documenting
learning styles. the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
classroom.

B. Student Engagement I will keep students engaged by This activity will be assessed by This outcome will be measured
providing activities that peak their documenting student success. by observing and documenting
DOMAIN THREE: curiosity and interest. the functionality of the
INSTRUCTION procedures practiced in the
classroom.

C. Diversity I will maintain a culturally diverse I will provide a classroom This outcome will be measured
group of learners that respects the environment that includes the by observing and documenting
thought sand idea cultural differenced of us all. the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
classroom.

A. Parent and Community I will provide several opportunities for
Involvement parents and individuals from the
community to provide assistance to
students and staff who need it.
I will make attempts to contact
parents and ask for their
assistance on projects ahead
Of time.
This outcome will be measured
by observing and documenting
the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
classroom.

B. Professionalism I will conduct myself in a professional This is an ongoing process. This outcome will be measured
manner at all times in and out of the by observing and documenting
DOMAIN FOUR: classroom. the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
THE PROFESSIONAL
classroom.
EDUCATOR

C. Reflection I will keep notes in an effort to I think notes should be looked over This outcome will be measured
document the successes and failures and assessed for effectiveness. by observing and documenting
of activities. the functionality of the
procedures practiced in the
classroom.

Student Signature:_____________________________________ Date: _______________________________

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Faculty Signature:______________________________________ Date: _______________________________

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