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Week 2 Assignment - A Look Forward

Cody Azevedo

National University

Capstone TED 690

Professor Daniel Weintraub

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Abstract

This is a short paper about a plan looking forward for the next 5 years of my professional

development. In order for me to achieve my professional goals as a professional educator, I have

committed myself to several professional development activities over the next 5 years. These

professional development additional courses, authorizations, workshops, national conventions,

etc. that will lead to evidence of achievement recognized in my projected place of employment.
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Reflection

As a first year student teacher teaching in the Santa Ana Unified School District, I have

committed to evaluating my overall teaching performance and reflect on my experiences in my

journey to receiving my single-subject preliminary credential in physical education. This year as

a student teacher I have developed many valuable strategies to becoming a more qualified P.E.

teacher. These strategies include:

 The significance of working with school support personnel, administration, counselors,

and student success teams, in an effort to improve my teaching practices.

 Recognizing certain areas where professional growth and development is needed in order

to improve my effectiveness as a teacher.

 Fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment for all students.

 Effectively utilizing professional feedback to examine student behaviors; making

necessary modifications and accommodations, differentiating instruction and assessments

that help support students individual learning needs.

As I look forward, I see a great opportunity for more growth and development from both a

personal and professional standpoint.

Looking Forward – Year 2

In the second year of my professional development, my plan is to continue working

towards the completion of my induction program and to have my teaching credential cleared. I

believe the induction program will be very resourceful and a significant learning experience for

me as a teacher. Also, I plan to continue learning about my community, available resources, as

well as other professional developmental programs that new teachers have access to.
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Looking Forward – Year 3

In year three of my professional development, my plan is to become a member of

professional organizations for physical education teachers, such as The National Association of

Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and The American Alliance for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation and Dance as soon as possible (AAHPERD). These two organizations are

great resources for physical educations teachers and will improve my knowledge and enhance

my professional practice which will allow me to provide better instruction for my students. My

primary goal in year three is to continue to grow and develop as a teacher by attending

workshops, conferences, and taking additional courses so I can expand my experience as well as

learning beyond my classroom.

Looking Forward – Year 4

In year four of my professional develop, my plan is to continue attending teacher

workshops and conferences, and seminars in an effort to learn more about supporting students

with diverse needs. I plan to attend programs and training for English Language Learners for the

purpose of creating more successful learning environment for my EL students by applying

necessary teaching strategies and making other necessary modifications and accommodations. In

order for me to accomplish this, I need to develop a broader understanding of the different

English Language Development (ELD) standards and classifications as well as other resources

and support factors.

Looking Forward – Year 5

I have the utmost respect and admiration for some people in education that have moved

into administrator/leadership roles in the education community. At the end of my fifth, my plan
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is to begin focusing on a leadership role in education. My goal is to become the physical

education department chair and implement instructional programs that adhere to the districts

goals and meet the diverse needs and student interests.

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References

Costantino, P.M., De Lorenzo, M.N., & Tirrell-Corbin (2009). Developing a Professional

Teaching Portfolio: A guide for success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (2013). California Teaching Performance

Expectations. Retrieved from: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/educator-

prep/standards/adopted-tpes-2013.pdf

National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). (n.d.). Retrieved from,

http://www.nea.org/tools