Name: JING GONG

Part of your development as a professional is to engage in learning beyond your coursework and your CSL/practicum experiences.
One of the ​Standards of Practice is the “​Commitment to Ongoing Professional Learning​”. After attending a professional learning
community session at the Faculty or in your schools and the community, take a moment to reflect on the learning that took place.

Date Title Location/Presenter Description* Learning: Key points

September 15 RESOURCES FOR Video conference Articulate the ● Ministry of Education: Ontario Program (K-12)
TEACHING professional ● Technology
responsibilities of ● TV Ontario
teacher candidates ● Let’s Talk Science & Science resources
using the Faculty ● OTF
Regulation on ● CTF
Professional Ethics & ● Subject Associations
the Teaching ● CUBE for Teachers
Profession Act. ● Learning Resource Centre
September 29 Federation Day Video conference PARTNERS IN FEDERATION DAY:
EDUCATION Ontario Teacher Federation (OTF)- Introduction

What does it mean ETFO “Professional Boundaries

to be a Professional? - Do not be a friend to students, but a
teacher-friend

October 13 Ontario College Video conference OCT PRESENTATION OCT Presentation

of Teachers
PRINCIPAL, Associate Schools Presentation
ASSOCIATE TEACHER
PANEL

November 10 RESPONSIVE Video conference Explore issues of This professional learning community consists of
TEACHING, oppression, power, activities with a focus on Anti- Oppression Training
 DIVERSITY IN privilege, and teaching resources to teach anti-racism.
THE discrimination, and - understanding and learning about
CLASSROOM racism. classroom culture
- incorporating discrimination, racism into
the lessons
- incorporate social justice topics with
privilege and oppression to help students
understand difficult lessons

November 17 CREATING Video conference Explore strategies This professional learning community consists of
EQUITABLE and approaches to workshops with a focus on creating safe, equitable
LEARNING create safe & learning environments.
ENVIRONMENTS equitable learning
FOR ALL environments. - learn about students backgrounds/beliefs
- ensure the classroom is a respectful and
Examine culturally safe environment to all students
responsive pedagogy
and strategies for
inclusive practice.

January 12 21​st​ Century Video conference Explore the role of This professional learning community consists of a
Learning teaching strategies in keynote and workshops with a focus on 21​st
meeting students’ Century Learning.
needs and
transforming - why it is important to incorporate
learning. technology with learning
- use real world events in lessons as they
Explore what 21​st happen
Century Learning is - transform education to fit the needs of the
and the resources students
available for
 teachers.
January 26 SECOND Video conference Explore the This professional learning community consists of
LANGUAGE responsibilities of all workshops with a focus on second language
EDUCATION teachers as “teachers education.
of language”. - understand where the student is coming
from
Explore the Ministry - put yourself in the students shoes
of Education policies - understand the classroom culture
and resources for
second language
learners.

February 9 MENTAL HEALTH Video conference Explore the This professional learning community consists of
& responsibilities of all resources and workshops with a focus on mental
WELL-BEING teachers to support health and wellbeing.
the “well- being and
mental health” of all - educators are not to diagnose but to help
students. identify there might be a mental health
issue and connect them with the
Explore the Ministry resources
of Education policies
and resources for
supporting
well-being and
mental health of
children and youth.

*The description may be copied from the outline in the posting for this event.