Professional Growth Plan

Established February 20th, 2020

Name
Review Date 1
Student Parker Bijl Beginning of
/Teacher Practicum with TA and
UC
Name TA Clayton Ressler & Mike Review Date 2
Gibson Mid-term Review
with TA and UC
Name: UC Rocky Wilson Review Date 3
End of Practicum
with TA and UC

Goal #1
 During my time in PS2 I will strive to develop positive and open relationships with each
of my students to help foster an inclusive community where students feel comfortable
approaching me throughout their learning journey.

Related TQS(s)
 This goal connects directing to the Teaching Quality Standards #1 where it highlights
developing these relationships with the students, parents, and community members.
Indicator(s) of Success

 Confidently knowing each student’s name

 Students feeling comfortable approaching me with questions or comments
 During lessons, students feeling confident to participate and answer when called
on
 Reach out to a variety of members within school community
 Introduce myself to parents when appropriate
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Create Desk Name Tags/exit slips  Tent Cards
for students  Markers By the end of first week
 Stickers
 Poster Board of how the
Greet students at the door every students like to be greeted
The whole 5 weeks of
morning (i.e. High 5, Fist Bump,
practicum
Handshake), *possible
idea*
Actively have a conversation with
one new student at the end of the Once every two or three
day days

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Participate in Brain Break or PE
activities with students instead of
watching from the side
 Whatever resources are
Periodically throughout
need for the specific
each week
activities

Reflection

Goal # 2

 During my time in PS2 practicum I will continue to engage in career-long development in my

professional learning by actively seeking out opportunities for growth.

Related TQS(s)

 This goal relates directly to the Teaching Quality Standard #2: “A teacher engages in
career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to improve
teaching and learning. “
Indicator(s) of Success

 Increase in my Professional Development portfolio

 Obtaining more positive feedback in lessons from start of practicum to the finish
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Depending on TA, a few
Periodically seek out conversations
 times a week or at the
with TA to reflect on how the
end of each day
lessons are going
Register in PD sessions on campus
and attend sessions at my school  Workshops Whenever available

 Use exit sheets directly

Seek out feedback from students focused on my
Once a week
on format of lessons and teaching teaching/formatting of
styles lessons


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Reflection

Goal #3

 During my PS2 practicum I will strive to implement unique and engaging tools of formative
assessment to make sure learning is heading in the right direction

Related TQS(s)

 Goal #3 connects to TQS 3: “A teacher applies a current and comprehensive

repertoire of effective planning, instruction, and assessment practices to
meet the learning needs of every student.”

Indicator(s) of Success

 Students respond positively to the assessment which shows they are learning
what is being taught
 Students are engaged with the assessment rather than feeling like its forced
 I am able to assess the students without them recognizing they are being tested
Action Resource(s) Timeline
Use of thumbs up, down or
sideways activity at the end of At the end of major

lessons concepts in lessons

Develop a kahoot quiz for students

to do individually or in table  Laptops or other
When concluding a unit
groups electronic devices

Using exit slips to get an grasp the
understanding of content from the
students
Each day as the student
 Flash Cards can use them throughout
the lessons
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Reflection

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