Elaine Kao 2014 PSIII Personal Growth Plan Goals

GOAL
To work on
increasing my
knowledge of
student assessment
and evaluation
strategies

To connect with
students and their
parents in a
professional
relationship that
will be positive and
beneficial to their
learning

KSA
3- Understand that
students learn at
different rates and
in different ways.
9-Knowing several
instructional
strategies and
knowing when to
use them.
11-The purposes of
student
assessments.

Strategies
- Do research using the
internet and books.
- Ask for guidance from my
teacher mentor during
practicum.
- Develop and use meaningful
assessments.
- Give meaningful verbal and
written feedback to students.

Timeline
-Ongoing
(SeptemberDecember)

7- Students needs
for physical, social,
cultural and
psychological
security.
8- The importance of
respecting students
human dignity.
12- The importance
of engaging parents,
purposefully and
meaningfully, in all
aspects of teaching
and learning.

- Maintain a class website/blog

which will keep parents
informed about classroom
activities.
- Strive for transparency in
communications with
students, parents, and
colleagues.
- Get to know each student as
individuals

-Ongoing
(SeptemberDecember)

How to Measure
- I can clearly articulate and
demonstrate the purpose for
using various assessments to
share progress with students,
parents and other teachers.
- Feedback from students
regarding the assessments
and whether they can also
articulate what theyve
learned from completing
specific assessments.
- Consistent communication
and feedback with students,
their parents and other
teachers.
- Students feel comfortable
and safe in my classroom and
in my presence.