Professional

Engagement


ARTEFACT ONE: Virginia State School Practicum Experience : Final Report

STANDARD 6 Engage in professional learning

(6.3) Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teacher to improve
teaching practices

(6.4) Apply professional learning and improve student learning
Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional
learning and the implications for improved student learning

STANDARD 7 Engage in professional learning

(7.1) Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and
conduct for the teaching profession

(7.2) Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational
requirements
Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies
and processes required for teachers according to school stage

ARTEFACT TWO: Christ the King Deception Bay Practicum Experience : Final
Report

STANDARD 6 Engage in professional learning

(6.1) Identify and plan professional learning needs
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian professional
Standards for Teacher in identifying professional learning needs.

(6.3) Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teacher to improve
teaching practices

(6.4) Apply professional learning and improve student learning
Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional
learning and the implications for improved student learning


ARTEFACT THREE: Philosophy Statement
Learning is similar to a jigsaw puzzle, to begin with a goal is needed to achieve the
desired result. Step by step no matter how small it seems at the time the pieces of the
puzzle will eventually fall into place and form a picture. It is with this moto I hope to
show that long term goals, no matter how unrealistic they seem, are achievable. With
this motto, students will learn that perseverance is the key to overcome any obstacle
they are faced with, both in the classroom and throughout life. As an Educator, I firmly
believe that with hard work comes great results. With this theory in mind my students
will learn to be self-motivated even at their most challenging times. In order for students
to become self-sufficient learners they must acquire all aspects of learning. With support
and patience my students will feel as though they can achieve anything they put their
mind to. When individual student issues arise I will address them with great empathy
in an approachable manner.

As a teacher, I firmly believe that with guidance and support students with Issues of
knowledge and Learning will succeed. It is extremely important to myself, that I
recognise these students struggling with concepts and content, and in doing so find a
different way to teach it. Personally, while it may be challenging to understand a new
concept or strategy, it is vital that I demonstrate how certain concepts can be learned
simply by a new strategy.

It is of great importance to me that I maintain positive relationships with both
students and colleagues. It is easy to become dismissive and withdrawn from students
however I believe that it is my job to always remain engaged and help students to the
best of my ability. As a teacher I aim to be a communicator who is always open for
suggestions. With ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues I
will strive to be the best version of myself. My classroom is one that is inclusive to all
students regardless of gender, ability and background. It is an ongoing learning space
that provides a supportive network in which students feel safe to express themselves.
When entering the classroom students will feel they have a purpose as they strive to
become intellectually curious in all learning areas. With this desire to learn students are
able to become critical thinkers and creative geniuses. I personally endeavour to
become a lifelong learner and in doing so show the students that learning expand
beyond the classroom.

(6.4)

(6.2)
While the curriculum is predetermined I strive to be flexible in how I teach. Keeping
this in mind I will aspire to always keep my teaching style relevant to the students in my
class. I aim to integrate multiple subjects of relevance into a unit of work. By doing this
students are not pigeon holed into thinking that a subject is only relevant to that subject.
Instead, learning continues beyond just one learning area and can be both taught and
assessed. I will personally make an effort to discover the current interests of the
students and aim to incorporate it into my Units. As a Queensland accredited teacher, I
recognise that the Curriculum is forever changing and with it so will my flexibility in
conjunction with Australian Curriculum.

As a member of the community I aim to be both a positive influence and role model in
the lives of my students. The word Community is one that I hold highly. It is with great
desire that I aim to incorporate the communities in which my students derive from into
my everyday teaching. With the great Australian Culture comes the Indigenous
Australian Heritage. While the Curriculum does recognise Indigenous heritage it does
not place as much emphasis as I would like on it. Ideally, I will set out to incorporate
ways that are engaging and beneficial to the students learning. For example, culture
days where students swap their heritage though either, song, dance, music or an oral
presentation. Allowing students to depict their culture in a creative way will provide an
appreciation for all cultures.

As a lifelong learner, I will uphold a professional teaching manner that aligns with my
own personal morals and values. That is, to always treat others the way I would like to
be treated. To be honest, reliable and purposeful in all that I do. To be just and fair in
decisions surrounding myself, peers and students. It is with these values and morals that
I hope to inspire and instil in the many students I will teach throughout my career.

(6.4)