PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING GOALS (300-400 words) Leeanne Grant Follow the advice given in the EPT329 Guide to Professional Experience Placement and our Subject Outline, as well as our online modules/face-to-face workshops regarding how to complete this template. sone AND RATIONALE ‘The goal should begin with ‘To...’ (@.g. To improve my behaviour management and extend my awareness of positive behaviour management strategies). + Now identify itn relation to the Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments; ‘4.3 Manage challenging behaviour) © Now write a rationale for it why have you chosen this goal? ‘See our Subject Outine for further details. AITSL standard (e.g, Standard 4: AGUN Describe the action te achieve the goal * Actions should be demonstrable, e.g ‘Demonstrate awareness of a range of different positive behaviour management strategies (through my reading of related academic theory and consistent aplication of this in the classroom). BENE This is the evidence that will be collected to demonstrate. ‘achievement of the goals (and related Standards), '* Evidence of achievement should be tangible, e.g. written feedback from supervising ‘teacher, positive verbal feedback from students, improvement in student engagement, appropriate behaviour management strategies incorporated into lesson plans. Goal 1: Professional Knowledge To identify the unique physical, social and intellectual needs of students: that affect their learning, in order to deliver engaging content that promotes positive outcomes for individual students and promotes inclusion. This aligns with standard 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning | identified a need in my portfolio to demonstrate a more comprehensive understanding of how the physical, social and intellectual development of students in the high school setting impacts on their learning. By understanding the influence these factors have, content can be modified to increase student * Inconsultation with my supervising teacher | will make a student profile for each class that outlines any specific physical, social or intellectual needs. students may have. * By making detailed notes from observations | will consider how the social interactions in the classes impact on student learning and ‘engagement in both positive and negative ways in order to inform my practice. © With guidance from my supervising teacher | will identify content areas that can be modified or adapted in order to meet social physical and intellectual needs of all students ‘© Acopy of my class profile. + Acopy of my observations made over the first 3 days of my placement. * Anannotated lesson plan(s) that provides evidence of differentiation and demonstrates strategies that consider the physical, social and intellectual needs of ‘students in order to promote inclusion, engagement and participation. The plan and formative assessment strategies will illustrate the link between engagement and participation and more positive student outcomes. Students’ work samples will be included.Participation and inclusion in the classroom. Goal 2; Professional Practice To effectively manage general classroom and activity transitions and to give clear and direct instructions regarding expectations during these times in order to minimise the loss of academic learning time. This aligns with standard 4.2 Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions, in my assessment of teacher feedback from my last practicum Inoted the need for more explicit and direct instruction. | also noted that in my planning for activities | needed to manage transitions and disruptions to normal routines more effectively. Gain student attention and a completely quiet room before commencing an instructional phase of the lesson, Break instructions down into clear and concise increments. Wait until all students: have completed the instruction before giving the next. Establish a clear time frame in which the instruction is to be carried out — count down from 5 if necessary, Use verbal and visual strategies to eliminate the need for too much teacher talk. Use language that is age and stage appropriate, Feedback from supervising teacher indicating the success of strategies used for direct instruction to minimise off-task behaviour and maximise academic learning time. Annotations and reflections of lessons and plans where activity transitions did not run smoothly, and recognition of the causality. Notes made in consultation with ‘supervising teacher on how this can be improved and better managed. Goal 3: Professional Engagement To professionally and respectfully engage with parents and caregivers in order to foster strong relationships that support the holistic development of students according to their individual needs. This aligns with standard 7.3 Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents and caregivers. In my last practicum there were no opportunities to achieve this standard. | am hopeful | will have the opportunity to engage with parents and caregivers during If appropriate, attend any parent or caregiver meetings. In consultation with my supervising teacher make notes and document parent/caregiver expectations for specific students who may be experiencing learning difficulties or who have behavioural management issues Notes made at any meetings regarding student progress or issues. Student names will be withheld for confidentiality reasons. Notes made in consultation with the supervising teacher regarding any behaviour management plans or specific learning difficulties and teaching strategies required after consultation with students parent's or caregivers.this practicum, Other aims you may have for the professional experience: To learn more about programing the English syllabus for different stage levels and the effective incorporation of the cross curricular priorities. Teacher Education Student: Date: Supervising tele ed & eat Date: 2#/\/ | 1g ss Date: 23/3/18 Subject Coordinator: ~