October 29, 2015

Practicum Fall 2015 Goals, Sub-goals, Strategies and Measures

GOAL 1: Build relationships with students.
Sub-goal 1: Learn student names quickly.
Strategy 1.1

Ask for a copy of names (with pictures if

possible), seating plan and whether students wear
name tags.

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Teacher
Associate (TA)

Strategy 1.2

Inquire about student medical alerts.

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TA

Strategy 1.3

Welcome students at the door.

Nov 16Dec 16

Door to
classroom

Measures: I will develop my skills in remembering names by using them and creating a context around
them.

Sub-goal 2: Record student learning needs/styles.

Strategy 2.1

Inquire about exceptional students or particular

learning needs.

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TA

Strategy 2.2

Note individual students reactions and

participation in lessons during reflection.

Nov 16Dec 16

Lesson
reflections

Strategy 2.3

Record learning individual needs/styles.

Nov 16Dec 16

Computer

Measures: I will develop a document to record and track individual student learning needs/styles.

GOAL 2: Maximize collegial communication.

Sub-goal 1: Research focus questions.
Strategy 1.1

Web search focus questions.

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Computer

Strategy 1. 2

Ask about beneficial and productive focus

questions for networking and learning from host
school.

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TA

Measures: I will collect a list of focus questions to use as I learn from experienced teachers,
administrators and support staff.

Sub-goal 2: Record and reflect on questions asked and beneficial discussions.

Strategy 2.1

Use at least one focus question each day of

practicum.

Nov 16Dec 16

School

Strategy 2.2

Record and reflect on responses to focus questions

daily.

Nov 16Dec 16

Daily reflections

Measures: I will create a collection of beneficial conversations and the learning that they produce.
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