PSIII Professional Growth Plan

Practicum Dates: Sept 2 Dec 19

Name: Michelle Lee

Goal
To incorporate other
resources and technology
into my lessons, including
incorporating effective
teaching strategies (small
group work, hands-on
activities, role-playing, etc.)

To challenge student
learning by asking higherlevel Blooms questions
(both formative and
summative)

KSAs

KSA #1, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10, 12, 13, 14

KSA #1, 3, 5, 6,
7, 9, 11

To improve on classroom
management, build up a
repertoire of methods and
establish them
KSA #1, 5, 7, 8,
9, 15

Rationale
In PSII, I had the opportunity to use a
SMARTboard and videos during
lessons. However, there werent many
opportunities to allow students to
actually use computers and technology
FOR their learning. I want to allow
students to take leadership in their own
learning and be able to have the tools
to discover how they can effectively
learn with technology themselves.

Strategies
Use the Evernote program for
assignments (grade 8 only)
Create a class website with
resources on it for students and
parents to access (for
enrichment)
Find new ways to incorporate
websites, multimedia, and
programs into each subject
being taught

Indicators of Achievement
students are engaged (not
distracted) by the use of
technology in lessons
all students can find success in
using the technology
have a class website that have
enrichment for each subject
taught

I was able to develop methods of

asking questions during class in PSII,
but they were mostly general review
questions. I want to be able to
challenge students learning, and
develop methods to have ALL
students be engaged.

Use popsicle sticks to ask

questions
Develop higher-order questions
ahead of time
Encourage discussion rather
than just answers

Create effective tests that

challenge higher level of
Blooms
Be able to effectively
differentiate based on knowing
students individual needs (from
formative assessment)

Though I had improved throughout my

PSII semester, I still had some issues
with classroom management by the
end of it. I want to be able to run my
own classroom without having to have
teachers step in or be concerned about
other students learning. I also want to
be able to increase my awareness of
things going on in the classroom,
which is something I struggled with
before (being too focused on a single
thing)

Effectively establish and follow

through with classroom
management and disruptive
behaviour
Build relationship with students
to build respect and rapport as a
professional
Intentionally have communitybuilding activities in lessons
Reflect on my own instruction

Present students with the

Classroom Management Plan
Ability to effectively diffuse
behavioural issues that may arise
Ability to effectively engage and
manage the entire class no
matter what activity is
happening
Create a safe environment for
learning in the classroom
(students are engaged, feel
comfortable to give input and
ask questions)