Professional Growth Plan

PS3
Sydney Savage
September 2023

Inquiry question 1 (will be related to PIP)

● To what degree does social-emotional education allow students to take agency over their
learning?
Goal
● To teach social-emotional skills to students in an age-appropriate and accessible way.
Related TQS
● TQS 1: Building effective relationships
● TQS 4: Establishing an inclusive learning environment
Strategies
● Once a week SEL class where I will teach knowledge and strategies
● Guiding students to strategies when I notice they could use them.
● Taking notes on what I observe in the classroom
● Making connections to SEL lesson
Resources/support
● Feedback from TM, LC, and IC.
● Feedback from students
● https://heartmindonline.org/resources/12-self-regulation-strategies-for-young-children
● https://www.windsorpubliclibrary.com/learn/index.php/grade-1-8/grade-1/grade-1-social-
emotional-learning-skills/
● https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/understanding-your-window-of-tolerance-for-stress
Evidence of success
● Students know of and can use SEL strategies when needed without prompting.
● Students become more regulated.
● Less disruptive behaviours in class.
● Less fights between students.
● Students can use SEL strategies to improve their learning.
Timeline
● Oct to Dec 2023

Inquiry question 2
● How can we effectively teach to all students in a grade 1-2 split classroom?
Goal
● To provide differentiation for each lesson to ensure all students can work at their grade
level.
Professional Growth Plan
PS3
Sydney Savage
September 2023

Related TQS
● TQS 3: Demonstrating a professional body of knowledge
● TQS 4: Establishing an inclusive learning environment
Strategies
● Include differentiation strategies in lesson plans.
● Observe student work and make adjustments in future lessons if necessary.
Resources/support
● Feedback from TA and students.
Evidence of success
● Higher level of success among student work.
Timeline
● Sept to Dec 2023