Goal #1

I will continue to learn and understand how to use SMART boards and increase my knowledge about how to effectively use them in the classroom by attending at least one PD session and reading an article per month on Smart technology from October 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014. As well, I will collaborate and learn from my mentor teacher on how to implement SMART technology into the classroom during my practicum from September 1, 2013 April 30, 2014.

Rationale:

Smart boards can be very effective tools for creating student engagement in learning; however teachers often seem to be uneducated about how to effectively use SMART technology to its full potential in the classroom.

Resources/ Supports

Strategies (How will I achieve my goal)

Timeline

Indicators (How will I know when and if I have achieved my goals Measure)
Attend PD session on Smart technology before March 1, 2014

Evidence of Goal Achievement for Portfolio

-CARC PD schedule, ATA teacher convention schedule, EUS PD sessions Internet articles, videos, books, (learnalberta.ca smarttech.com) Mentor teacher, Peers

Attend a PD session on the use of Smart technology Attend Teachers Convention Feb. 20-21, 2014 Read at least one article or watch one video on the use of Smart boards in the classroom per month Learn from my mentor teacher how to implement Smart technology in the classroom Collaborate and learn from peers how they incorporate SMART technology into their own classes

October 1, 2013 March 1, 2014 February 20-21, 2014 October 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014

PD session certificates linked to my portfolio

I will have read/watched at least 7 articles/ videos on Smart technology Feedback from mentor teacher Feedback from students in my practicum

Articles or videos linked to my portfolio

October 1, 2013 April 30, 2014

Pictures of me using Smart technology during my practicum Sample SMART lesson plans Written feedback from mentor teacher, and students

Reflections

Goal #2:

I will find new comprehension strategies that I can use in the classroom. I will do this by reading an article/resource every month and attending a professional development session on Literacy/Comprehension from October 1, 2013 April 1, 2014. As well, throughout my practicum I will work with my mentor teacher to discuss strategies and try one new comprehension strategy within my Grade five practicum class each week.

Rationale: A major focus at Penhold School this year, where I am completing my final
practicum, is on Literacy. I would like to participate in trying to accomplish their literacy goal throughout my time at Penhold School. It is important that students can not only read fluently, but also actually understand what they are reading.

Resources/ Supports

Strategies (How will I achieve my goal)

Timeline

Indicators (How will I know when and if I have achieved my goals - Measure)
I will have read 7 articles by April 30, 2014

Evidence of Goal Achievement for Portfolio

Articles or websites linked to my portfolio

learnalberta.ca, internet articles, books, educational videos, RDC library

Reading at least one article each month

October 1, 2013 April 30, 2014

Mentor teacher, peers, Students

Collaborate with and learn from my mentor teacher and peers. Discuss what strategies they have tried Keep a journal, where I reflect on the different strategies I use or observe being used within my practicum class Videotape myself teaching (using comprehension techniques), for better self-reflection

October 1, 2013 April 30, 2014

Self-reflection on my use of different comprehension techniques during my practicum. Have mentor teacher provide me with feedback on which strategies she thinks work well or not

Selfreflection journal Written feedback from mentor teacher and students

CARC schedule, EUS PD schedule

Attending a PD session on Literacy/ Comprehension

October 1, 2013-March 1, 2014

I will attend 1-2 sessions by March 1, 2014

PD session certificate linked to portfolio

Reflections