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This self-assessment tool is meant to help focus reflection within the parameters set by the Teaching
Quality Standard. Use it to help identify areas from which to develop your growth plan.
c) providing culturally appropriate and meaningful opportunities for students and for x
parents/guardians, as partners in education, to support student learning
d) inviting First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents/guardians, Elders/knowledge keepers, cultural x
advisors and local community members into the school and classroom
e) collaborating with community service professionals, including mental health, social services, justice, x
health and law enforcement
a) collaborating with other teachers to build personal and collective professional capacities and x
expertise
c) building capacity to support student success in inclusive, welcoming, caring, respectful and safe x
learning environments
e) enhancing understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit worldviews, cultural beliefs, languages x
and values
f) maintaining an awareness of emerging technologies to enhance knowledge and inform practice. x
b) using instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful learning activities, based on: x
● specialized knowledge of the subject areas they teach
● an understanding of students’ backgrounds, prior knowledge and experiences
● a knowledge of how students develop as learners
a) fostering in the school community equality and respect with regard to rights as provided for in the x
Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
b) using appropriate universal and targeted strategies and supports to address students’ strengths, x
learning challenges and areas for growth
c) communicating a philosophy of education affirming that every student can learn and be successful x
d) being aware of and facilitating responses to the emotional and mental health needs of students x
e) recognizing and responding to specific learning needs of individual or small groups of students and, X
when needed, collaborating with service providers and other specialists to design and provide
targeted and specialized supports to enable achievement of the learning outcomes
g) incorporating students’ personal and cultural strengths into teaching and learning x
c) using the programs of study to provide opportunities for all students to develop a knowledge and x
understanding of, and respect for, the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, perspectives,
experiences and contemporary contexts of First Nations, Métis and Inuit
d) supporting the learning experiences of all students by using resources that accurately reflect and x
demonstrate the strength and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
a) maintaining an awareness of, and responding in accordance with, requirements authorized under x
the School Act and other relevant legislation
b) engaging in practices consistent with policies and procedures established by the school authority x
c) recognizing that the professional practice of a teacher is bound by standards of conduct expected of x
a caring, knowledgeable and reasonable adult entrusted with the custody, care or education of
students.
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Planning for Professional
Growth
Using the self-assessment checklist, I have identified the following areas that could guide my
planning for growth this year.
● providing culturally appropriate and meaningful opportunities for students and for parents/guardians, as
partners in education, to support student learning
● building capacity to support student success in inclusive, welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning
environments
● inviting First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents/guardians, Elders/knowledge keepers, cultural advisors and local
community members into the school and classroom
Goal #1
Guiding Question
How can I create culturally appropriate and meaningful opportunities for students and parents in
the classroom while I teach?
Strategies: Timeline:
When planning in mind think of a way parents can be involved. Ongoing
Learn about the different unique cultures of the students in the classroom. Nov13
Learn about their history and customs to ensure a proper education can be given to the student without Feb 30
interfering with their beliefs.
Resources required:
Books,magazine, internet, map of the world, possibly documentaries, Mentor teachers
knowledge.
Indicators and Measures of Success:
I will know more about the students culture and its history through reading about their
beliefs,culture, and location in which they came from originally without any bias or ideas of
stereotypes.
Reflection:
I feel that as I learn about their culture I will also learn things I like about it and it will further my
interest in their cultures history, food, and location in the world. Religion is also a large part of a
person's culture even in public schools. When learning about cultures from the students think in
mind on what religions that culture has and what their beliefs could be if they follow it. Do not
judge though or say they are that religion unless they say it themselves though.
Summary: What did I learn?
I learned that the classroom is very diverse. I never learned about culture though because it would
be almost rude to ask. But what I have found out is that religious beliefs can also determine what
a student can do for work. By providing several options for the student to choose from they can
select the one that will work best for them. Some examples that might offend a students religion
would be fantasy in a book with magic.
Goal #2
Guiding Question
How Can I build a fully inclusive classroom for my students with special needs during practicum?
Strategies: Timeline:
Learn more about being blind and what a student goes through. Dec 3
When planning assessment think with that student in mind for all assessments and worksheets. Nov 12
Resources required:
Textbooks, Websites, learning from other teachers more skilled in this.
Indicators and Measures of Success:
Student will succeed in assignments that I have handed him to do as well as had fun and
cooperated throughout practicum. I learn from the experience and bring it into my future career
as a teacher.
Reflection: I've been thinking alot about this over the term on my lesson and unit planning. By
engaging the students with special needs it also helps the students in the middle Planning
activities and preparing their paperwork ahead of time is important. This way they are not left
out and get the same work the other students have.
Summary: What did I learn?
I've learned that there are several ways that you can help all students by also helping those with
special needs. During one of my classes I had experienced being blind and it was different, almost
scary. By ensuring the student that you are there for them would make it a much more
comfortable place for them. Even when thinking and speaking to others I try to think of my
wording and how it can help English Language learner students but also students with special
needs.
Adapted from: Adams, P. 2011. Framework for a Comprehensive and Coordinated Professional Learning Plan. Edmonton: Alberta Education