PSII Growth Plan

TQS1
A teacher builds positive and productive relationships with students, parent/guardians,

peers and others in the school and local community to support student learning.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning Experience

Learned student names This allows students to feel like I am making

an effort to connect to them and see them as
unique individuals and learners, establishing
mutual respect

Ask students questions about Students know that the classroom is a place
themselves of caring, respect, and takes their best
interests into consideration

TQS 2
A teacher engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to
improve teaching and learning

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Observe TA By observing how my TA teaches, I can

reflect upon the practices and strategies to
implement in my teaching, creating the
most effective learning experience for the
students

Experiment with different strategies Students are exposed to different learning

of active learning methods and can see what works well/what
 doesn’t

TQS3a
A teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective planning practices
to meet the learning needs of every student.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Observe and refine student learning Optimal student learning for individuals
strategies. Allows me to plan for what
may be beneficial for students

TQS3b
A teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective instructional

practices to meet the learning needs of every student.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Different note-taking and learning Students are exposed to different learning

activities techniques that may be beneficial to them
TQS3c
A teacher applies a current and comprehensive repertoire of effective assessment
practices to meet the learning needs of every student.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Implementing a formative and Students demonstrate their learning and

summative assignments that are comprehension through different forms and
more hands on activities.

TQS4
A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains inclusive learning environments where
diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, and respected

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Observing the students Allowed me to observe the students’

strengths and weaknesses so I am able to
cater lessons to fit their learning needs

Experimenting with different styles of Allow lessons to be catered in a way that

notes and learning activities helps certain students understand the topic
and experiment with different ways of
learning
TQS5
A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis and
Inuit for the benefit of all students.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Fun facts in science related to FNMI Application to the world around the
knowledge students to connect their learning to FNMI
ways of knowing. Ex. Story of Big Rock in
Okotoks

TQS6
A teacher demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the legal frameworks
and policies that provide the foundations for the Alberta education system.

Student Teacher Practices Influence on Student Learning

Experience

Adhering and emphasizing the rules Professional relationship between student

stated in the Alberta Code of and teacher and helps in conducting a
Conduct and St. Francis Junior High positive classroom culture for all
Handbook
 Planning for Learning - PSII
Inquiry Related Strategies Resources/ Evidence of Timeline
TQS Support Success
Question: Required

How can I 1 - Fostering Learn about Resources may Students feel March 6th,
effective each include slip comfortable 2023 -
establish a
relationships individual in questions as approaching me April 20th,
repertoire of the students and 2023
strategies to classroom enter/exit the communicating
through classroom their thoughts,
promote active
interactions needs, and ideas
learning and a
positive
classroom
culture?

3- Emphasize Observe TA and Students are March 6th,

Demonstrating the other teachers able to connect 2023 -
conclusion
a professional on how they the activity with April 20th,
and allow
body of students to
assess student the learning 2023
knowledge form those learning and outcome
connections relate outcomes
between the to activities
lesson and during lessons
outcomes

Goal: Develop 4- Observe Resources may Incorporating March 6th,

strategies to establishing learning needs include printed activities into 2023 -
of the
engage students, inclusive visuals, digital use, lessons that April 20th,
students and
promoting effective learning stories, etc cater to the 2023
cater lessons
learning environments learning needs of
that suit those
needs individuals in the
classroom
 REFLECTING ON LEARNING PSII

Inquiry Question: How can I establish a repertoire of strategies to promote active learning
and a positive classroom culture?
Reflection at Midway Point: So far during this practicum I have been able to start working
towards this goal in ways such as building relationships, a positive classroom culture by
emphasizing respect, as well as implementing strategies that help students visualize/understand
the topics. The one part I am really struggling with is time management and planning in a way that
is engaging for the students but also manageable for myself and my mental health. One thing I am
starting to realize is that not every lesson has to be fun, and the more engaging/active learning
strategies I have been using have been more time consuming and I am unable to pace myself
according to where I should be in my unit plan at this point.

Achievements In Progress Future Considerations

- Made relationships and - Still getting to know - Which strategies are

connected with my students
- All students are aware that
my #1 rule is respect (mutual
respect towards each other,
yourselves, and the
environment)
- I have learned lots about my
students in general as well as
their strengths/ weaknesses
as learners and have started
implementing learning
activities that get them
exploring/wondering and
moving
the different ways my
students learn the
best
- Experimenting with
different strategies to
get students up while - Consider how I might
having them on task
actually promoting
optimal learning? Are
students staying on
task? How can I assess
this?
balance “fun” active
learning with lessons
and strategies that
are manageable for
me