Professional Growth Plan

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Established
Date
Review
Date

Katelyn Nelson

November 7, 2016
December 16, 2016

Goal
My goal is to get to know each student individually and then be able to teach
to their personal strengths. I want to help those who struggle and challenge
those who need it. Specifically students who struggle with English, paying
attention, and defiance, as well as those who grasp concepts quickly.
Related KSA(s)
From Teaching Quality Standards:
3d. Teachers know there are many approaches to teaching and learning.
Teachers appreciate individual differences and believe all students can
learn, albeit at different rates and in different ways. They recognize
students different learning styles and the different ways they learn, and
accommodate these differences in individuals and groups of students
including students with special learning needs.
3f. Teachers create and maintain environments that are conducive to
student learning.
Indicator(s) of Success

Discuss with my TA and UC often about my goal to see if they feel I have made
improvements
Specific students have succeeded or over achieved in areas they previously may not have
Reflect often on how I feel I am doing with regards to my goal

Action
Have discussions with students to
identify their strengths and
weaknesses. Share my own strengths
and weaknesses with them so they
know that everyone experiences
success and struggles. Continue
discussions asking what is working for
them what isnt, can I change
anything?
Include lots of different ways students
can demonstrate their learning
See if any students have improved in

Resource(s)

Many of these we
have discussed in
class and I will refer
back to our notes.
Discussion with my
TA on what has
worked best for her.
Get ideas from my
UC and other
teachers.
Discussion with my

Timeline

First week of practicum &

throughout

Throughout

Last week of practicum

ED3505 Teaching Seminar

Instructor Kurtis Hewson

any subject or aspect of learning as a

result of the way I taught or worked
with them.

TA
Self reflections
throughout

Reflection

ED3505 Teaching Seminar

Instructor Kurtis Hewson