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TRB Standards
TRB Standards
Making Connections
Laura Panopoulos
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Standard 1: Educators value and care for all students and
act in their best interests.
I listen to my students interests and take into “Exhibits a genuine care for her students and
consideration what they enjoy and what areas they appreciates each student as an individual with
struggle. something unique to offer her/her learning
community.” Terrill MacDonald, Field Supervisor
I treat my students with respect, and explain to
them the importance of caring for one another,
being kind and supporting their friends.
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Standard 2: Educators are role models who act ethically
and honestly.
Student thank you cards for Constable Fraser of Nanaimo Police Book read by Elder Sally Williams
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Standard 3: Educators understand and apply knowledge
of student growth and development.
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Standard 4: Educators value the involvement and
support of parents, guardians, families and communities
in schools.
I planned and taught an interdisciplinary I invited guest speakers to the classroom ranging
Community unit which involved field trips to from parents to speak about their careers as Nurses
places in our community (Fire Station, Police to an Elder in the community from the Aboriginal
Station and Public Library). Students had the Cultural Centre.
opportunity to make connections to places and
people in the community. We also created a 3D “Laura works at developing a positive relationship
“Classroom Community” each students added an with parents/care givers built on respect and a
important part of our community such as stores, welcoming atmosphere.” - Terrill MacDonald, Field
services, houses or roads. Supervisor
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Standard 5: Educators implement effective practices in
areas of classroom management, planning, instruction,
assessment, evaluation and reporting.
I introduced the “Warm “Laura is always prepared
I encourage self-assessment
Fuzzy” jar to my classroom, and uses excellent visuals
and reflection ranging from
reinforcing positive and hands on manipulative’s
“thumbs up, thumbs to the
contributions to the that she created.” - Lisa
side, thumbs down” to two
classroom environment as a Marshall, Sponsor Teacher
stars and a wish, and exit
classroom management Fairview
tickets with emoticon faces.
strategy.
“Laura shows a thorough
understanding of how to use
the redesigned curriculum to
plan units/lessons that are
interdisciplinary with a focus
on Big Ideas and Core
Competencies.” -Terrill
MacDonald, Field Supervisor
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Standard 6: Educators have a broad knowledge base and
understand the subject areas they teach.
I have a well-rounded education, with an Honors B.A. from The University of Western Ontario. I have a
double major in English, Language and Literature and Media, Information and Techno-culture as well as a
writing certificate. I completed a Canadian Studies course from TRU and Math course from NIC.
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Standard 7: Educators engage in career long learning.
I participated in I.E.P meetings, staff meetings and “Laura uses reflection as a tool to improve her own
P.L.C. Meetings with my colleagues at Fairview and practice (What worked? What didn’t work? What
other pre-service teachers. are my next steps?) She seeks feedback as a learning
opportunity and puts suggestions into practice.” -
During my practicum I learned how to use the Terrill MacDonald, Field Supervisor
Smart Board, Scanner and new programs on the
Ipad. I also continue to search for resources on
Pinterest, Teacher Pay Teacher and the internet to
enhance my lessons.
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Standard 8: Educators contribute to the profession.
During my final practicum I had the opportunity to “Laura values being a part of a collaborative
mentor Bachelor of Education Year 4 Students. I working environment providing and receiving
was able to support them with any questions or support from other professionals in the classroom
concerns during their practicum or relating to their and from fellow pre-service teachers working in the
upcoming spring practicum. same classroom.” -Terrill MacDonald, Field
Supervisor
For Halloween my colleagues and I organized BOO
DAY. A school-wide halloween day. Classes rotated
around the school to different activities such as
Yoga, Spooky Stories, Crafts and Halloween Bingo
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