Teacher Professional Growth Plan 2020-21

PS1 Student Name: Karl Hanson School: Cardston Elementary, Grade 2

Inquiry: If I focus my attention on specific students, can there be a noticeable improvement in literacy within the 5 week
period of practicum?

Professional Goal #1
Focus on literacy with students that are noticeably behind their peers in order to gauge results after 5 weeks.

Rationale:
I am curious to see whether I can make a difference in my student’s learning and would love to get a feel of how fast a grade 2
student can progress. The extra attention may foster a greater relationship with the student and improve their quality of life
at school.

Teacher Quality Standard:

3(a): ensure that all students continuously develop skills in literacy and numeracy
1(b): demonstrating empathy and a genuine caring for others
3(a): consider student variables, including relationships amongst students, prior knowledge and learning and second
language learning

Strategy(s) Timeline Resource(s) Indicator(s) of Success

Establish which students are in need Nov 16-20 TA advice Noticeable improvement in literacy by the end of
of specialized attention for literacy Language and of practicum
Literacy: Content
Begin focusing attention on specific Nov 23 and Teaching
students Strategies,
Tompkins, Bright
Continue focused attention in literacy Ongoing and Winsor
until the end of practicum

Reflection Midround:
Reflection End of Practicum:
Inquiry: If I employ attention grabbing classroom management strategies often, will I be able to keep my students on task?

Professional Goal #2
Employ fun, attention-grabbing classroom management strategies often and throughout my lessons in my grade 2 class.

Rationale:
After visiting my students for orientation day, I noticed my TA using fun and engaging classroom management techniques. I
wish to learn some of these and practice them for future use.

Teacher Quality Standard:

4(f): employing classroom management strategies that promote positive, engaging learning environments
1(a): acting consistently with fairness, respect and integrity
1(b): demonstrating empathy and a genuine caring for others

Strategy(s) Timeline Resource(s) Indicator(s) of Success

Research attention grabbers Nov 16-20 TA advice Holding the attention of the class as well as
Embedded my TA
Employ my techniques Ongoing Formative Noticeable engagement of the entire class
Assessment, Dylan
Wiliam

Reflection Midround:
Reflection End of Practicum: