Debrief Day (December 16, 2015) Self-Assessment

One important aspect of becoming at teacher is recognizing and acknowledging your growth as
the term unfolded. These questions items will help you and your instructors understand what you
think is important about your development as a teacher. Please complete this document and
upload to your e-portfolio in the Self-Assessment Section. Feel free to use as much space as you
need!
1) After analyzing your practicum reflections, who or what was NOT included or represented,
and perhaps could or must be included or represented in your writings? Why do you think
the who or what needs to be included or represented? Why do you think the who or what was
NOT included in your reflections?
In my practicum reflections, I realized that I made general comments mostly about my classroom
management and overall how the lesson went. I did not include specific examples or mention any
student in particular. I did not go into extreme detail of why I thought a lesson did not go as
planned, or why classroom management was challenging for that day. I also never mention
anything about my AT in my reflections as well. I think the students and AT were not included in
my reflections because I felt that this was more for me to make understanding of how I thought
my lessons went, rather than getting into extreme details I just briefly outlined what happened
and what I could have done to do better for next time.
2) How have you developed since starting this program?
Although it was definitely a challenging semester, I do feel that I am starting to build up
confidence in myself and my teaching skills. I realized just like some students, I slowly but
surely learned how to develop classroom management and planning and preparation skills. I also
slowly builded upon my confidence level, even though it was not easy to in the beginning. I was
scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time. It was a roller coaster of emotions, but I am
proud that I made it through my first semester of teachers college! Woo!

3) My biggest moment of ah ha in this program so far is because ....

Realizing it will never be perfect. Being someone who is a perfectionist at times, I definitely
thought lessons always had to be spot on and flawless because I have seen so many teachers in
my experience make it seem that way. In reality- people make mistakes, we are all human.
Teachers are no different, we are humans and we make mistakes and that is how we learn!
Maybe a lesson did not go as planned, but it is not the end of the world. In the words of Diana,
BREATHE! It will be okay :)

4) Please rank in order of importance (where 1 is most important), the areas you feel are most
important to learn about at this pointtoday (December 16th)in your learning to teach
journey.

1. Beginning repertoire of teaching (techniques, skills, strategies, approaches to enhance

student growth)
2. Social contexts of learning (i.e., issues of diversity)
9. Analyzing teaching (i.e., student work, other teachers teaching, curriculum)

3.Practical resources for use in the classroom

4. Developing a guiding vision for teaching and learning
5. Learning within a community
8. Knowledge about subject matter content
7. Analyzing personal beliefs about teaching and learning
6 Knowledge about learners and learning