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COMPETENCY
SELF-EVALUATIONS
FOUNDATIONS
( 1,
2 )
To
act
as
a
professional
inheritor,
critic
and
interpreter
of
knowledge
or
culture
when
teaching
students.
FEATURES
Situates
the
discipline's
basic
benchmarks
and
points
of
understanding
(concepts,
postulates
and
methods)
in
order
to
facilitate
significant,
in-depth
learning
by
students.
Adopts
a
critical
approach
to
the
subject
matter.
Establishes
links
between
the
secondary
culture
set
out
in
the
program
and
the
secondary
culture
of
the
students.
Transforms
the
classroom
into
a
cultural
base
open
to
a
range
of
different
viewpoints
within
a
common
space.
Casts
a
critical
look
at
his
or
her
own
origins,
cultural
practices
and
social
role.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
understand
the
subject-specific
and
program
specific
knowledge
to
be
taught,
so
as
to
be
able
to
promote
the
creation
of
meaningful
links
by
the
students;
exhibit
a
critical
understanding
of
his
or
her
cultural
development
and
be
aware
of
its
potential
and
limitations;
exhibit
a
critical
understanding
of
the
knowledge
to
be
taught,
so
as
to
promote
the
creation
of
meaningful
links
by
the
students;
Establish links with the students' culture in the proposed learning activities.
How have I developed this competency during this course or professional seminar/field experience?
During this first stage I was assigned to teach secondary I and secondary II science and technology. While preparing lesson plans
I followed the POL to cover the material that was required for the curriucum. In order to make the material meaningful and relevant to
students I included videos and stories as I taught so that students could relate. Incoroporating these elements into the lesson encouraged
discussion in the classroom as students were exposed to visual representations of scientific concepts and were able relate to stories that
were recounted.
While teaching the unit on the diversity of life I borrowed examples that I had experienced through my own travels to illustrate
different concepts that were being covered. Sharing these stories helps to make the concepts real as students can ask me questions based on
my own experiences. As I tell these stories I also encourage students to share their own experiences so that they may bring their own
knowledge into the classroom. These exchanges are very enriching and help students to understand that knowledge is not only something
we attain through the classroom but that experiences outside the school are just as important to our overall education.
Preparing material for students that is current: Finding a habitable planet- was a project that I assigned to my secondary II
classes which took into consideration factors that are necessary for survival on different planets. This project is in line with current
research from NASA as work is being done to find signs of life as well as the possibilities of the human species one day surviving on
another earth like planet.I also try to incorporate interesting ways to conduct formative assessment for students- examples include Solar
System Jeapordy as part of a review before the final test and a Kahoot Cell structure quiz to end a days lesson and review material. The
students loved the change of pace and were excited to answer questions.
My life experiences through education, work and life in general have shaped who I am and how I view situations. I am also aware that I am
a person who is constantly learning and tries to incorporate different views into my assessment of situations. I will maintain an open mind
in my classroom and always understand that each student is an individual with their own story and background. Through the courses that I
have had opportunity to take in this program I have come to realize that each person brings into the classroom their own experiences and
knowledge. I will respect the different cultures within my classroom and ensure there is a mutual respect among the students. I also
understand that I am in the process of continued learning and will be open to all opportunities that will allow me to expand my knowledge
base academically and culturally within the university setting as well as with my students in the classroom. I have also learned that there
are difficulties experienced by students who come into content classrooms and have difficulty with the language of instruction. It is my
responsibility to be aware and to accommodate these students so that they too may succeed
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
FOUNDATIONS ( 1, 2 )
To
communicate
clearly
in
the
language
of
instruction,
both
orally
and
in
writing,
using
correct
grammar,
in
various
contexts
related
to
teaching.
FEATURES
Uses
appropriate
language
when
speaking
to
students,
parents
and
peers.
Observes
rules
of
grammar
and
stylistics
when
writing
texts
intended
for
students,
parents
or
peers.
Is
able
to
take
up
a
position,
support
his
or
her
ideas
and
argue
his
or
her
subject
matter
in
a
consistent,
effective,
constructive
and
respectful
way
during
discussions.
Communicates
ideas
concisely
using
precise
vocabulary
and
correct
syntax.
Corrects
the
mistakes
students
make
when
speaking
and
writing.
Constantly
strives
to
improve
his
or
her
own
oral
and
written
language
skills.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
master
the
rules
of
oral
and
written
expression
so
as
to
be
understood
by
most
of
the
linguistic
community;
Express
himself
or
herself
with
the
ease,
precision,
efficiency
and
accuracy
expected
by
society
of
a
teaching
professional.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
Through the use of a power point presentation as well as class discussion, students are learning about the
properties of matter and making the connection to their own world.
In labs where the vocabulary is unknown I take the time to go through the words with the class and review the
defintion and explain what the word is referring to. During this internship students added new scientific words to
their vocabulary that were part of the following categories: physical structures, a biological processes,
organization of matter. Students are given the opportunity to learn the words during oral reviews in class and are
enouraged to spell and use these words accurately in their written assignments and evaluations.
I present my lessons to students orally and with the visual aid of a power point presentation which includes
descriptive text as well as images. Students will all have access to any notes given in class on the class websit. I
took care to ensure that all notes were written with proper vocabulary and grammar.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
TEACHING ACT ( 3, 4 , 5 , 6 )
To
develop
teaching/learning
situations
that
are
appropriate
to
the
students
concerned
and
the
subject
content
with
a
view
to
developing
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study.
FEATURES
Bases
the
selection
and
content
of
teaching
sequences
on
data
drawn
from
recent
didactical
and
pedagogical
research.
Selects
and
interprets
subject-specific
knowledge
in
terms
of
the
aims,
competencies
and
subject
content
specified
in
the
program
of
study.
Plans
teaching
and
evaluation
sequences
taking
into
account
the
logic
of
the
content
to
the
taught
and
the
development
of
learning.
Takes
into
account
the
prerequisites,
conceptions,
social
differences
(i.e.
gender,
ethnic
origin,
socioeconomic
and
cultural
differences),
needs
and
special
interests
of
the
students
when
developing
teaching/learning
situations.
Selects
diverse
instructional
approaches
that
are
suited
to
the
development
of
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study.
Anticipates
obstacles
to
learning
posed
by
the
content
to
be
taught.
Plans
learning
situations
that
provide
opportunities
to
apply
competencies
in
different
contexts.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
develop
appropriate
and
varied
teaching/learning
situations
involving
a
reasonable
level
of
complexity
that
enable
students
to
progress
in
the
development
of
their
competencies;
Build
these
activities
into
a
long-term
plan.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
I take care to include current events and topics in my lessons and to reflect the population of my classroom in the ressources
that I choose.
,
I recently taught a Unit on the Living World which included the topics of Habitat, Ecological Niche, Ecosystem and
Adaptations. I decided to assigne to students a project on Endangered Speicies after being inspired by an article that was
found in our local Gazette that discussed the Endangered Species of Canada. In introduced the project using the article to
raise awareness that is not only a problem in rainforets or with the Great Panda (an animal which is most often associated
with endagered species).
I had the opportunity to teach an all girl secondary II science section. I realized early on that the material that I was
covering for the POL always centered around male scientists and that the young women in the class could benefit from the
introduction of great female scientists, past and current. I would begin classes with an image of female scientists and have a
dicussion with the students or I would choose videos with female researchers to enhance the topic that was being covered.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
1
2
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
TEACHING
ACT
( 3,
4 ,
5 ,
6 )
To
pilot
teaching/learning
situations
that
are
appropriate
to
the
students
concerned
and
to
the
subject
content
with
a
view
to
developing
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study.
FEATURES
Creates
conditions
in
which
students
can
engage
in
meaningful
problem
situations,
tasks
or
projects,
based
on
their
cognitive,
emotional
and
social
characteristics.
Provides
students
with
the
resources
they
need
to
take
part
in
the
learning
situations.
Guides
students
in
selecting,
interpreting
and
understanding
the
information
provided
in
the
various
resources
and
in
understanding
the
elements
of
a
problem
situation
or
the
requirements
of
a
task
or
project.
Supports
student
learning
by
asking
questions
and
providing
frequent
and
relevant
feedback
to
promote
the
integration
and
transfer
of
learning.
Encourages
teamwork.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
guide
students,
through
appropriate
interventions,
in
carrying
out
learning
tasks;
lead
the
students
to
work
together
in
cooperation;
Detect
teaching/learning
problems
that
arise
and
use
the
appropriate
resources
to
remedy
them.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience
During
our
unit
on
the
Solar
System
the
secondary
II
students
were
placed
in
groups
and
assigned
3
different
projects
related
to
the
solar
system.
Prior
to
starting
the
projects
my
CT
and
I
discussed
the
combinations
of
students
that
would
work
best
together.
It
was
an
introduction
for
me
on
how
many
factors
need
to
be
considered
when
creating
groups for projects. I had to take into consideration modified students who would benefit b y being paired with more
independent students. While considering this factor I also h ad to ensure that these independent students would gain
I recall once incident where a student who usually prefers to work on his own complained about b eing placed
with
a
student
who
works
at
a
slower
pace.
This
is
an
example
of
a
situation
where
both
students
can
benefit
from
this
pairing.
The
student
who
preferes
to
work
alone
was
given
an
opportunity
to
work
on
patience
as
well
as
guide
his
fellow
student in the process thereby sharing his knowledge with someone else. Though group work can be difficult in terms of
organization
and
ensuring
that
students
are
on
task
I
believe
it
is
b enefiical
and
is
representative
of
what
students
will
encounter
throughout
their
lives.
Though
group
work
can
be
beneficial
it
also
poses
challenges
with
respect
to
the
load
that
everyone
is
willing
to
take
on.
I
spoke
with
the
all
the
members
of
the
each
group
to
ensure
that
there
was
a
consitent
effort
being
m ade
by
everyone.
In
the
cases
that
this
were
not
so,
assessment
was
made
o n
an
individual
basis.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
TEACHING
ACT
( 3,
4 ,
5 ,
6 )
WHAT
IS
MY
CURRENT
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY?
(CHOOSE
ONE)*
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
TEACHING ACT ( 3, 4 , 5 , 6 )
TO
EVALUATE
STUDENT
PROGRESS
IN
LEARNING
THE
SUBJECT
CONTENT
AND
MASTERING
THE
RELATED
COMPETENCIES.
FEATURES
Gathers
information
as
students
are
engaged
in
a
learning
situation
in
order
to
identify
their
strengths
and
weaknesses
and
to
review
and
adapt
his
or
her
teaching
accordingly
to
help
them
progress.
Takes
stock
of
the
learning
acquired
by
students
in
order
to
assess
their
mastery
of
the
related
competencies.
Designs
or
uses
tools
to
evaluate
student
progress
and
mastery
of
competencies.
Communicates
expected
outcomes
to
students
and
parents
and
provides
feedback
on
student
progress
and
mastery
of
competencies
using
clear,
simple
language.
Works
with
the
teaching
team
to
determine
the
desired
stages
and
rate
of
progression
within
the
cycle
concerned.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
detect
the
strengths
and
weaknesses
of
the
students
in
a
learning
situation;
identify
some
of
the
adjustments
required
in
his
or
her
teaching
on
his
or
her
own;
in
cooperation
with
colleagues,
design
evaluation
materials,
interpret
the
work
of
students
in
terms
of
their
mastery
of
the
competencies,
and
develop
tools
for
communicating
with
parents;
Inform
the
students
of
the
results
of
a
diagnostic
evaluation
process
and
inform
parents
and
members
of
the
teaching
team
of
the
corrective
intervention
strategy
elements
envisaged.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
At the beginning of my units I prepare a pre-assessment to establish the level of knowledge and understanding that students
have for a particular subject.At the end of my lessons I follow-up with an exit ticket to assess how the learning has evolved
and how I should begin my next lesson. This has usually led to a review discussion at the beginning of every lesson to go
over material that has been presented and to establish the link to the current lesson.
I have designed several quizzes and tests to assess student learning. I ensure that my assessments have a variety of question
styles ( multiple choice, short answer, matching) in order to provide fair assessments for all students. Once assessments are
corrected I would return them to students and we would review all questions. During this time they would be given the
opportunity to correct their errors and ask any questions that they may have found difficult or confusing during the test.
I have also participated in the collaborative design of tests with other colleagues who were teaching at the same level.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
KEEP
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
TEACHING ACT ( 3, 4 , 5 , 6 )
MINIMAL
To
plan,
organize
and
supervise
a
class
in
such
a
way
as
to
promote
students'
learning
and
social
development.
FEATURES
Develops
and
implements
an
efficient
system
for
running
regular
classroom
activities.
Communicates
clear
requirements
regarding
appropriate
school
and
social
behaviour
and
makes
sure
that
students
meet
those
requirements.
Involves
students
on
an
individual
or
a
group
basis
in
setting
standards
for
the
smooth
running
of
the
class.
Develops
strategies
for
preventing
inappropriate
behaviour
and
dealing
effectively
with
it
when
it
occurs.
Maintains
a
classroom
climate
that
is
conducive
to
learning.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to:
introduce
and
maintain
routines
that
ensure
the
smooth
running
of
regular
classroom
activities;
identify
and
correct
organizational
problems
that
hinder
the
smooth
running
of
the
class;
anticipate
some
of
the
organizational
problems
that
hinder
the
smooth
running
of
the
class
and
plan
measures
to
prevent
them;
Establish
and
apply
methods
that
can
be
used
to
solve
problems
with
students
who
exhibit
inappropriate
behaviours.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
I began each lesson with a slide of the day s lesson plan. I realized that doing this allowed students to know where we were headed and
to anticipate how the class would be divided into sections with repecct to the time period.
After a couple of weeks of teachig I established a small set of rules for classroom conduct. Students were told that no one is allowed to
interefere with the education of another person in the classroom. The rule is simple yet it encompasses a range of classroom behaviours.
Students are required to listen when another person in the class is expressing an opinion or answering a questions. Talking over the
teacher or other studetns in the classroom is not accepted.Students were encouraged to express their thoughts. There were times the
class would not cooperate. Students would be warned that the lesson would continue into their own recess time since they insisted on
using class time as their own for social purposes.
Other strategies used were to move students from their current seating to other parts of the room. This practice was effective and helped
some students begin to concentrate more and show improvement in their work.
I also implemented a new seating plan to help with classroom management. Again this involved knowing the students well and trying to
students that would work well together.
Though I have made quite a bit of progress in the area of classroom management I feel that this is an area that I could continue to
improve in.
During labs I circulate around the room to ensure that students are working well and offer assistance whenever it is needed.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
FEATURES
Facilitates
the
educational
and
social
integration
of
students
with
learning
disabilities,
social
maladjustments
or
handicaps.
Consults
resource
people
and
parents
to
obtain
background
information
on
students
with
difficulties
(needs,
progress,
etc.).
Proposes
learning
tasks,
challenges
and
roles
within
the
class
that
help
students
to
progress.
Participates
in
developing
and
implementing
individualized
education
plans.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
Cooperate
in
the
development
and
implementation
of
individualized
education
plans
designed
for
students
under
his
or
her
responsibility.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
I had several students with IEPs in my classes during both internships and became familiar with the
accomodations that they required for note taking, group work social requirements and assessments.
I also prepared modified versions of exit cards and tests for students who had these reqirements. In addition on
the occasions where my CT and I worked together in the classroom I was able to sit with students who had
accomodations and read through exams or works sheets with them.
I also made myself available during lunch hours to help students with review or to allow students who required
more time for tests to complete their tests.
During both internships I had the opportunity be present during the IEP training. For Internship 1 I was able to
assist in the evaluation and updating of the IEPS for six of my students along with several of their teachers from
other subject areas.
WHAT
IS
MY
CURRENT
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY?
(CHOOSE
ONE)*
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
Exercises
critical
judgment
regarding
the
real
benefits
and
limitations
of
ICT
as
teaching
and
learning
resources,
and
regarding
the
social
issues
they
raise.
Assesses
the
instructional
potential
of
computer
applications
and
networking
technology
in
relation
to
the
development
of
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study.
Communicates
using
various
multimedia
resources.
Uses
ICT
effectively
to
search
for,
interpret
and
communicate
information
and
to
solve
problems.
Uses
ICT
effectively
to
build
networks
that
facilitate
information
sharing
and
professional
development
with
respect
to
his
or
her
own
field
of
teaching
or
teaching
practice.
Helps
students
to
familiarize
themselves
with
ICT,
to
use
ICT
to
carry
out
learning
activities,
to
assess
their
own
use
of
ICT,
and
to
exercise
critical
judgment
regarding
the
information
they
find
on
the
Internet.
LEVEL OF MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
demonstrate
critical
judgment
regarding
the
real
benefits
and
limitations
of
ICT
as
teaching
and
learning
resources;
demonstrate
a
general
understanding
of
the
possibilities
offered
by
ICT
(and
the
Internet
in
particular)
for
teaching
and
learning,
and
know
how
to
integrate
ICT
in
a
functional
manner
into
teaching/learning
activities,
when
appropriate;
use
ICT
effectively
in
different
aspects
of
his
or
her
intellectual
and
professional
life:
communication,
research,
information
processing,
evaluation,
interaction
with
colleagues
or
experts,
etc.;
Effectively
transmit
the
ability
to
use
ICT
to
his
or
her
students
in
order
to
support
the
collective
construction
of
learning
in
a
well-structured,
critical
manner.
How have I developed this competency during this course or professional seminar/field experience?
Throughout my internships I have used Power Point presentations as well as the medium of smart boards as the
main tools for lessons and note taking sessions. In addition I have enhanced lessons through the use of videos and
science shows as wellvarious review games that have been prepared using different programs available online :
Kahoot, Socrative and Jeopardy.
Students have been assigned projects such as the creation of a brochure for a project on Endangered Species. This
project required students to use a program called Publisher and to choose a template to work with. Computer lab
time was provided to all groups to allow them to learn how to use the program during a period of time where I
could guide them and answer questions. I have also shown students how to search for credible websites that were
related to their topic
WHAT
IS
MY
CURRENT
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY?
(CHOOSE
ONE)*
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
To
cooperate
with
school
staff,
parents,
partners
in
the
community
and
students
in
pursuing
the
educational
objectives
of
the
school.
FEATURES
Collaborates
with
other
members
of
the
school
staff
in
defining
orientations,
and
developing
and
implementing
projects
related
to
educational
services
in
areas
falling
under
the
responsibility
of
the
school.
Informs
parents
and
encourages
them
to
become
actively
involved.
Coordinates
his
or
her
actions
with
those
of
the
school's
various
partners.
Supports
students
involved
in
the
administrative
structures
of
the
school
or
in
school
activities
or
projects.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
situate
his
or
her
role
in
relation
to
that
played
by
other
internal
or
external
resource
persons;
adjust
his
or
her
actions
to
the
educational
objectives
of
the
school
and
contribute
to
the
attainment
of
these
objectives
by
becoming
personally
involved
in
school
projects;
Start
building
a
trusting
relationship
with
parents.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
The science fair took place over a few days at our school. I was involved in assisting with visits from
elementary school children who were presenting at the fair.
Though the project did not work out due to funding, I approached individuals at the school to participate
in the creation of a school garden that would benefit students as well as the community.
I met with several parents of students during parent teacher interviews and communicated achievements
of students as well as areas of concern. I discovered how important relationships with parents are and
how great an impact open communicatons with parents can have on a students success.
Though my contact with parents was limited to the parent teacher interviews my CT and I discussed the
progress of our students regularly. Based on our discussions my CT would communicate with parents any
concerns or progress that we had observed.
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
10
To
cooperate
with
members
of
the
teaching
team
in
carrying
out
tasks
involving
the
development
and
evaluation
of
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study,
taking
into
account
the
students
concerned.
FEATURES
Recognizes
instances
where
cooperation
with
other
members
of
the
teaching
team
is
required
in
order
to
design
or
adapt
teaching/learning
situations,
to
evaluate
student
learning
or
to
promote
the
mastery
of
competencies
by
the
end
of
the
cycle.
Develops
and
organizes
a
project
appropriate
to
the
objectives
to
be
attained
by
the
teaching
team.
Cooperates
in
an
active,
ongoing
manner
with
the
teaching
teams
working
with
the
same
students.
Helps
build
consensus,
when
required,
among
members
of
the
teaching
team.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
contribute
to
the
work
of
the
teaching
team
in
an
effective
manner;
Provide
constructive
criticism
and
make
innovative
suggestions
with
respect
to
the
team's
work.
How have I developed this competency during this course or professional seminar/field experience?
Prior to every lab I meet with the lab technicians to discuss the specific requirements for each lab and to become familiar
with the material and procedures involved in order to explain the lab to the students. While explaining the labs I also ask the
technicians if any more information is required than what was presented. During the lab we circulate as a team to help all
students with questions or any challenges they may be facing.
I have also collaborated on notes as well as assessments for students. During my second stage a foldable notes notebook
format had been adopted for the Secondary III curriculum. All teachers of Secondary III science students had to contribute
their set of slides as well as notes for the unit for which they were responsible. During my internship I covered the unit on
Sexual Reproduction and prepared the power point, notes and ressources for all of the teachers who would be using the
material.
WHAT
IS
MY
CURRENT
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY?
(CHOOSE
ONE)*
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
11
PARTIAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
MINIMAL
FEATURES
Takes
stock
of
his
or
her
competencies
and
takes
steps
to
develop
them
using
available
resources.
Discusses
the
relevance
of
his
or
her
pedagogical
choices
with
his
or
her
colleagues.
Reflects
on
his
or
her
practice
(reflective
analysis)
and
makes
the
appropriate
adjustments.
Spearheads
projects
to
solve
teaching
problems.
Involves
peers
in
research
related
to
the
mastery
of
the
competencies
targeted
in
the
programs
of
study
and
to
the
educational
objectives
of
the
school.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
identify,
understand
and
use
available
resources
(research
reports
and
professional
literature,
pedagogical
networks,
professional
associations,
data
banks)
related
to
teaching;
identify
his
or
her
strengths
and
limitations,
along
with
his
or
her
personal
objectives
and
the
means
of
achieving
them;
engage
in
rigorous
reflexive
analysis
on
specific
aspects
of
his
or
her
teaching;
Undertake
research
projects
related
to
specific
aspects
of
his
or
her
teaching.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
Throughout the course of my internships I have kept a reflective journal to record the events of my teaching. The
journal has allowed me to go back and revisit moments of success, frustration and even failure. During my second
stage I had the opprotunity to share these reflections with my supervisor who gave insight and advice as to how to
improve situations that I described or to encourage me to continue with successes. Reviewing these reflections
with other colleauges during coverstations (PLC groups) has helped to shed light on the fact that we are all
experiencing similar siturations at any given moment. What I have learned through these converstations with my
colleagues and mentors is that every day of teaching is an opportunity to come into the classroom and try to
improve on the last day.
I am able to recognize my strentghs and focus on areas that I need to improve. I have also read and continue to
read articles on education that help to keep me current and aware of the modern day classroom. As an educator I
plan to maintain the practice of keeping a reflective journal and discussing issues and topics of interest with a
community of peers.
WHAT
IS
MY
CURRENT
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY?
(CHOOSE
ONE)*
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
MINIMAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
12
To demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of his or her duties.
FEATURES
Understands
the
values
underlying
his
or
her
teaching.
Manages
his
or
her
class
in
a
democratic
way.
Provides
students
with
appropriate
attention
and
support.
Justifies
his
or
her
decisions
concerning
the
learning
and
education
of
students
to
the
parties
concerned.
Respects
the
confidential
nature
of
certain
aspects
of
his
or
her
work.
Avoids
any
form
of
discrimination
toward
students,
parents
or
colleagues.
Situates
the
moral
conflicts
arising
in
class
with
reference
to
the
major
schools
of
thought.
Demonstrates
sound
judgment
in
using
the
legal
and
regulatory
framework
governing
the
teaching
profession.
LEVEL
OF
MASTERY
By
the
end
of
his
or
her
initial
training,
the
student
teacher
should
be
able
to
:
demonstrate
sufficient
responsibility
in
dealings
with
students
that
one
can
recommend
with
no
reservations
that
a
class
be
entrusted
to
his
or
her
care;
Answer
to
others
for
his
or
her
actions
by
providing
well-founded
reasons.
How
have
I
developed
this
competency
during
this
course
or
professional
seminar/field
experience?
I take my responsibility as a teacher very serioulsy knowing that I am not only in the classroom to teach a subject
but I am there to help the whole person grow. I have taught my students that I show them respect in the way I
speak to them and teach them. I speak to the class as a whole regarding respect and how their actions have impact
on individuals and on the class as a whole. My philosophy is to ensure that students realize that I care for them as
individuals who will become contributing members of society and that they realize this responsibility through
their actions in the micro-society of our classroom.
I communicated extensively with my CTs regarding issues of classroom behaviour and how to manage different
levels of situations. I accepted their suggestions but also provided my own strategies to improve classroom
management. I made decisions with my CT in terms of how to deal with any situations that arose during my
internship.
ADVANCED
THOROUGH
ACCEPTABLE
PARTIAL
*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.
MINIMAL
Name
______________________________Persefoni
Apostolakos_______________________
ID
______119170056__________________
Date:
________________5/Dec/2015______________
Course
Name
&
Number
(e.g.
EDEC
253)
_____EDIN
602____________
PS/FE
level
(circle
one)
1
2
3
4
KEEP
THESE
FORMS
IN
YOUR
PROFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO.
YOU
WILL
ADD
TO
THEM
EACH
YEAR.