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A GUIDE FOR STUDENT TEACHER REFLECTION
Professional
LEARNING
TOOL

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Rationale
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ACCORDING TO the Alberta Teachers’ Association, “Teacher professional growth
means the career-long learning process whereby a teacher annually develops and
implements a plan to achieve professional learning objectives or goals that are
consistent with the Teaching Quality Standard.” To begin the process of professional
growth during pre-service teacher education, the following tool has been developed
as a guide. The tool should be used to promote reflection on student teacher practices
related to each of the Teaching Quality Standard competencies and their influence on
student learning experiences. This reflection should then lead into the development
of an inquiry question(s) and the identification of a professional goal(s) and the
related process that will be undertaken to achieve the goal. The tool has been
designed to be a working document that student teachers can use throughout all
professional semesters of the program. In other words, the tool will be used across
semesters to reflect upon growth in relation to each of the TQS competencies and to
track the evolution of professional learning for the individual.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (2018). The Revised Teaching Quality Standard:
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Building Awareness and Professional Capacity, p. 27.

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Keyy components
of the professional learning tool

1 Links to Teaching Quality Standard and student learning – To enhance the

meaningfulness of professional learning, reflection on the Teaching Quality Standard
and student learning are embedded features

2 Provides an inquiry-based approach – Professional learning is grounded in curiosity and

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he teacher’s desire to explore their professional practice

3 Promotes dialogue amongst colleagues related to professional learning

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How to use the tool

1 Reflect upon each of the competencies related to the Teaching Quality Standard and how
you have attended to these in your practices (Note: The Teaching Quality Standard
document includes numerous examples of how each competency may be achieved).
Use the ATA online tool at www.abselfreflectiontool.com to begin reflecting upon your
confidence level in relation to each of the competencies in the Teaching Quality
Standard. Then, reflect upon your specific achievement of each compentency using
this tool. List the manner in which competencies have been demonstrated in the left col-
umn titled “Student Teacher Practice” and then highlight how those practices influence
student learning experiences in the right column. Use a different
ff colour pen during each
professional semester to track changes over time.

2 Use the reflection to identify an area for inquiry/ goal related to your teaching practice.
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Then complete the remainder of the Planning for Learning guide by identifying
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strategies, supports needed, evidence of successful achievement of the goal and a
timeline for its completion.

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hare your work with this document with your Teacher Associate and University
Consultant during practicum.
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4 When completing PSIII, consider school goals and other school initiatives prior to
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dentifying your professional learning goals.

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1 A teacher builds positive and productive relationships with students, parent/guardians, peers
and others in the school and local community to support student learning

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience

September 16th, 2022 September 16th, 2022
- Developing positive relationships with - Ensures positive learning environment for
students, staff, and others in the school. students.

October 21st, 2022 October 21st, 2022

- Collaborating with other P.E. teachers in the - Created higher engagement levels and
department to create a department wide fitness enjoyment with combine style fitness testing.
test (NFL style combine).

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2 A teacher engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to im-
prove teaching and learning
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Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience

September 2nd, 2022 September 2nd, 2022
- Learning about teacher preparation before the - Ensures optimal student learning with proper
school semester begins. preparation for every aspect of the classroom.

September 23rd, 2022 September 23rd, 2022

- Expanding resources for continual learning in - Adding new innovative ideas to improve
the field of education. student learning and engagement.

Septemeber 30th, 2022 Septemeber 30th, 2022

- Developing lessons for further engagement - Increased student engagement and aiding
and improving student learning. student learning

November 4th, 2022 November 4th, 2022

- First time teaching the dance unit had to learn - Students learned the basics of dance:
counting music, routines, steps, etc. counting music, steps, routines, etc.

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3a teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning

practices to meet the learning needs of every student
Student Teacher Practices
September 9th, 2022
- Ensuring backup plans are in place, in case of
sudden adjustments to class or lesson.
November 18th, 2022
- Developed a system for a health unit relating
to building healthy relationships, conflict
resolution, etc.
Influence on Student Learning Experience
September 9th, 2022
- Preparation for assembly or other
interference, so students still receive a valuable
lesson.
November 18th, 2022
- Using elements such as scaffolding,
engagement, interactive work, etc. Optimized
and maximized student learning.

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3 teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoi e of effective

practices to meet the learning needs of every student
Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience
October 14th, 2022 October 14th, 2022
- Altering skill development in P.E. to meet the - Increased quality of student learning and
learning needs of every individual student. understanding. (Homerun derby in softball to
aid student batting skill)

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3 teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective

practices to meet the learning needs of every student
Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience
Oct 19th, 2022 Oct 19th, 2022
- developed a new assessment for fitness - improved the accuracy of student assessment
testing with other P.E. teachers in the school
Nov 25th, 2022
Nov 25th, 2022 - improved the accuracy of assessment of
- developed a new rubric that improves validity students skills and abilities
for assessment of basketball skills

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4 A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains inclusive learning environments where diversity
is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected and safe
Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience
October 7th, 2022 October 7th, 2022
- Expanding resources for new innovative ideas - Implementing new innovative ideas to further
to build an inclusive classroom. establish an inclusive classroom. For optimal
student learning.
November 11th, 2022
- Started developing leveled skill development, November 11th, 2022
so high and low level skilled students can both - helped students skills progress quicker and
progress optimized student learning

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5 A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit
ffor the benefit of all students

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience

Nov 11- incorporated indigenous games into Nov 11- students engaged and enjoyed
P.E. class interacting with indigenous game

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6 A teacher demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks and poli-
ccies that provide the foundations for the Alberta education system

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience

Oct 28th, 2022 Oct 28th, 2022
- taught health unit based on curriculum - students were able to learn about school
produced by school and province culture and expectations

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Planning FORLearning
LEARNING- PSI
PSI
Related Resources/ Evidence of
TQS Strategies Support Required Success Timeline
Inquiry Question:

Goal:

Planning for Learning - PSI

Related Resources/ Evidence of
Inquiry Question: TQS Strategies Support Required Success Timeline

Goal:

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 REFLECTING ON LEARNING PSI
Inquiry Question

Inquiry Question

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Planning FORLearning
LEARNING- PSI
PSII
Related Resources/ Evidence of
TQS Strategies Support Required Success Timeline
Inquiry Question

Goal:

Planning for Learning - PSI

Related Resources/ Evidence of
TQS Strategies Support Required Success Timeline
Inquiry Question

Goal:

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 REFLECTING ON LEARNING PSII
Inquiry Question

Inquiry Question

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 PLANNING FOR LEARNING PSIII

Inquiry Question

Goal

Inquiry Question

Goal

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 REFLECTING ON LEARNING PSIII
Inquiry Question

- building relationships with
students, other teachers and
admin
- student engagement in
lessons
- student participation
- building an inclusive
classroom
- always trying to improve all
aspects of teaching and
instruction
- expanding on new
innovative ideas and
resources for all areas of the
classroom
- continued improvement with
planning
- improving in all areas of
teaching
- gathering new and
innovative ideas to implement
- increase observing of other
classrooms

- To this point in time, this practicum has been very enjoyable. Building positive realtionships
with students and staff to create a positive learning experience. I’ve improved in all areas of
teaching, especially the planning aspect. Going forward I still want to improve in all areas of my
career in education and implement new ideas into the gym/classroom.

Inquiry Question

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Fostering
Effective
Relationships

Adhering Engaging in
to Legal Career-Long
Frameworks Learning

QUALITY
TEACHING
in
ALBERTA
Applying
First Nations, Demonstrating
Métis and Inuit Professional
Knowledge Knowledge

Establishing
Inclusive
Learning
Environments