EPT241: Assignment 2: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - SMART GOALS

Teacher Education Student Name: Chelsea Gleeson Due (via EASTS) as part of
Assessment Item Two

Goals:
• Professional Knowledge
Focus area:
1.5
Descriptor:
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of teaching strategies
for differentiation that can be utilised
to meet the specific learning needs of
students in the classroom who have
a wide array of learning capabilities.
Goal: 1
By the end of my second week, I will
have a comprehensive
understanding of the importance of
differentiation and will understand the
specific learning needs of students in
my classes.
Indicators/Evidence:
Sequenced steps describing
a
(Please include a time
Lesson plans are written that incorporate an array of In the first week of my place
resources and activities that meet the specific teacher utilises teaching str
needs of children with differing levels of ability,
whilst also meeting syllabus objectives. In my first week I will also d
with the supervising teache
Tasks are differentiated when formulating lesson depth understanding of the
plans to ensure that activities are accessible to all
students. A collation of observational
the classroom and potential
Specialist student support staff are consulted to enhance my practice will als
create activities that meet student’s specific needs.
Notes are recorded detailing any import information In my second week I will ob
obtained from these conversations and details engagement with learning a
surrounding appropriate teaching strategies and profiles that identify student
techniques are also noted. fourth week I will design les
Adjustments are made to lesson plans and learning Throughout the duration of
activities based upon the feedback provided by the teaching staff surrounding m
supervising teacher. strategies into teaching prac

By the end of my final week of

placement, I will utilise my developed
knowledge of teaching strategies to
implement at least 3 differentiation
strategies into my lesson plans.

Rationale
Through demonstrating teaching
standard 1.5, I will start to fulfil the
need to cater for students from
diverse socioeconomic, cultural,
linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
Thus, experience in this realm will aid
my progression in becoming
proficient in achieving this standard
upon graduating.

• Professional Practice Notes will be collated detailing any pre-existing In the first week of placeme

Focus area:
4.2
Descriptor:
Demonstrate a capacity to organise
classroom tasks and provide clear
and concise instructions that provide
clarity to students surrounding how to
successfully complete assigned
work.
Goal:
By the end of my placement, I will
establish or reinforce pre-existent
routines to create an environment
where classroom activities are clearly
organised to promote student
participation.
By the end of my placement, I will
also be able to provide clear
instructions that are able to be
understood by most of the class with
little to no clarification required after
students are dismissed to complete
work.
Rationale:
Through demonstrating teaching
standard 4.2, I will be able to practice
promoting student engagement by
providing clear instructions that can
increase time on task and make
learning more accessible.
• Professional Engagement
Focus area:
6.3
Descriptor:
Seek constructive criticism from
colleagues, especially my
supervising teacher, to make
necessary changes to ensure that my
routines that exist in the classroom.
Observational notes will be written describing the
teachers’ strategies when giving instructions.
If necessary, a routine will be co-constructed with
the teacher to ensure that students are aware of
expectations and to reduce students’ cognitive load.
My own sets of instructions will be developed for
learning activities.
Feedback will be sought after teaching lessons to
improve practice and address any areas of concern.
Students’ responses to questions and instructions
will be observed to ensure that instructions are well
understood and intended outcomes are addressed.
Student reflections will take place to identify
whether or not students felt comfortable and
confident in completing their work with the
instructions given.
Engage in my own form of reflection by writing
personal feedback into my daybook.
Discuss with colleagues’ ways in which my practice
can be enhanced and record this advice into my
daybook.
Annotate previous lessons with potential changes
that could have been implemented to enhance the
lesson.
that are being utilised by my
supportive learning environm
I will observe how the super
class and how instructions m
with diverse learning needs
In the first week of my place
teacher the importance of ro
ensure clarity when providin
In my first and second week
tendencies when receiving
and note them in their class
In the third and fourth week
challenges that were noted
discussed teaching strategi
In the third and fourth week
my supervising teacher surr
provide clear instructions.
In the third and fourth week
observational meetings or p
supervising teacher to ident
evident in my teaching.
In the third and fourth week
annotating potential change
implemented to improve pra
In the third and fourth week
teaching practice is meeting
standards.
Goal:
By the third week of placement, I will
participate in productive
conversations with my fellow
colleagues and seek their feedback
on my lessons to improve my
teaching practice.
permission) of my lessons t
Observe and annotate videos/photos that were supervising teacher.
taken of my practice and work collaboratively with
the teacher to discuss what could be improved for In weeks three and four I wi
upcoming lessons. my previous lessons to my
eagerness to improve my p
feedback in which I received

Rationale:
By demonstrating teaching standard
6.3, I will gain an understanding of
my strengths and weaknesses as a
teacher, and I will be able to make
the necessary changes to the way in
which I teach to improve my overall
practice.

Other aims you may have for the professional experience:

With regards to professional practice, I aim to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of providing students with ti
feedback that can help to build students confidence and improve their learning.

With regards to professional engagement, I aim to gain an understanding of the key principles that are outlined in the speci
ethics for the teaching profession. I also aim to successfully apply these principles into my teaching practice during this plac
endeavours.

Teacher Education Student __________________________________ Date: ________________

Subject Coordinator: _______________________________________ Date: ________________

Supervising Teacher: _______________________________________ Date: ________________