Teacher Professional Growth Plan 2019-2020

PS1 Student Name: Georgia Merk School: Enchant School

Professional Goal #1
I will establish positive connections, relationships and inclusive learning between the students and I in the grade 1&2
classroom as well as with the staff of the school

Rationale:
It is important to make connections in different opportunities and communities to create rapport. I can get the most out of
this practicum by modeling positive learning and meeting like-minded individuals to learn and grow. Relationships are the
heart of teaching and positive relationships improve learning.

Teacher Quality Standard:

1 (b) demonstrating empathy and a genuine caring for others
2 (a) collaborating with other teachers to build personal and collective professional capacities and expertise
4 (b) using appropriate universal and targeted strategies to address students strengths, learning strategies and areas of
growth
4 (c ) communicating a philosophy of education affirming that every student can learn and be successful
Strategy(s) Timeline Resource(s) Indicator(s) of Success

-make an effort to communicate to -School Handbook -Development of relationships

other staff and get to know them
ONGOING -Other teacher -Trust of students
-reach out to other staff for help and support
resources for teaching

-help students with their learning in

the classroom to my best effort
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Teacher Professional Growth Plan 2019-2020

PS1 Student Name: Georgia Merk School: Enchant School

Professional Goal #2

I want to become comfortable lesson planning for my class and teaching the class on my own with engaging material.

Rationale:

I will be leading a few classes my first week back and I want them to go well. I will need to have my lessons planned and resources ready
to go for what I’ll be teaching. I want to include activities such as think pair share and active learning to ensure they are engaged. I am
also going to consult the curr lab to find great books and hands-on materials and ideas.

Teacher Quality Standard:

2 (a) collaborating with other teachers to build personal and collective professional capacities and expertise

2 (b) actively seeking out feedback to enhance teaching practice

3 (a) planning and designing learning activities

3 (b) using instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful learning activities

3 (c) applying student assessment and evaluation practices

Strategy(s) Timeline Resource(s) Indicator(s) of Success

-prepare lessons and be prepared for First day of -program of -students are happy, engaged and have succeeded
the day I am teaching practicum studies Alberta at my tasks

-receive feedback from TA and UC ONGOING -curriculum lab -evidence of student learning

-seek engaging activities to include in -my TA -positive feedback from TA

my lessons
-other teachers -assessment exercises have measured success
-practice lesson teaching at home
before -my colleagues
(especially those
-use confidence in my major)

Reflection:

Teacher Professional Growth Plan 2019-2020

PS1 Student Name: Georgia Merk School: Enchant School

Professional Goal #3

Practice self-awareness in the school I will be teaching in and adhere to the TQS definitions of professionalism.

Rationale:
It is important to maintain a professional manner in many aspects when entering a new space with the opportunity to teach
and become part of the community
Teacher Quality Standard:

6 (a) maintaining an awareness of, and responding in accordance with, requirements authorized under the School Act and other
relevant legislation;

(b) engaging in practices consistent with policies and procedures established by the school authority; and

(c) recognizing that the professional practice of a teacher is bound by standards of conduct expected of a caring, knowledgeable
and reasonable adult entrusted with the custody, care or education
of students.
Strategy(s) Timeline Resource(s) Indicator(s) of Success

-become familiar with TQS ONGOING

professional goals -TQS -no issues arising

-arrive on time -TA expectations -positive feedback from my school

administration
-maintain confidentiality for students
and staff outside of school

-be kind and welcoming to everyone

Reflection: