Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Date PGP Target Context Summary of Teacher Feedback (1000 Character Max.) Date Achieved
Max.) Character Max.) Revisited
Example:
Following my formal lessons on social While I do feel immensely pleased with the level of
My partner teacher appreciated my willingness to offer a sense of
justice surrounding the Oka Crisis (on engagement my students demonstrated this past week in their
1.3 a commitment to completion to my lesson from the following day, as several of the students
November 28th), I wrapped up our research on social justice issues, I know that my work in creating
social justice and the were very engaged in the photo analysis and discussions on social justice
discussions and thoughts about social socially engaged citizens is never finished. I want to be able to
capacity to nurture an in Saskatoon. We discussed how the research assignment on social tension
justice that had been cut somewhat offer relevant content and inquiry opportunities to my future
29 Nov 2017 inclusive and equitable Formal Lesson would activate the issues we discussed in class and allow the students to still in progress
short during the previous lesson. I was students that gets them excited to be engaged. I feel
environment for the dig deeper into issues they are passionate about. In getting the ball rolling
able to introduce a research especially passionate about this aspect of teaching the next
empowerment of all in their research on these social justice issues we noticed that several of
assignment that had the students generation of society. Imparting a zeal for social justice to my
learners; and them were engrossed in their respective topics. It was rewarding to see the
researching topics of social tension in students is something I intent to leave at the forefront of my
students so engaged in pertinent material.
which they were interested. goals throughout my career as an educator.
I continue to regularly ask in-school I am not yet confident in my use and familiarity of all of the
professionals as well as professors at Feedback from teachers in this section of my professional growth has been acronyms and terms that are commonplace in educational
the college of Ed about acronyms, the source of the bulk of my progress. The educational system relies heavily settings. This is a process of learning that will undoubtedly last
2.2 proficiency in the Professional processes, formalities, etc. on discourse and jargon that easily alienates individuals who are not into at least my first few years as a classroom teacher. I am
Throughout still in progress
Language of Instruction; Coversation Throughout the course of the term I intimately familiar with these terms and phrases. Repetitive reminders confident that throughout constant exposure and questioning I
have expanded my knowledge on following my questioning has helped me begin to reinforce and remember will be able to master at least the basic terminology that will
the terminology often frequented by much of the jargon associated with a profession in education. help me communicate proficiently with other professionals in
educational professionals. the field.
In discussion with the substitute teacher (and in reflection with my partner While I in no way consider myself a professional or expert in
On this day of placement my partner teacher at a later date) it made the most sense for me to step in and teach jumping in to teaching, I do think that this experience in
teacher and the other TC in my multiple lessons on this day as my partner teacher was suddenly ill and the covering for my partner teacher with limited preparation has
classroom were absent due to illness. sub offered a limited understanding of the class’ progress and past learning allowed me to begin to practice essential skills that will be
2.6 ability to strive for/ Professional
06 Feb 2018 Working with a substitute teacher this as it had been building the week prior. We all agreed that it was an required in teaching. I am actively working to create more of still in progress
pursue new knowledge Development
day allowed me to jump in to incredible if unexpected opportunity for me to step into classroom these opportunities for myself to step into authoritative roles in
teaching more readily and suddenly management and lesson teaching in this way to help minimize wasted classrooms with which I am not readily familiar. I am working to
than I had anticipated. class time and to familiarize myself with the way teachers often need to continue to step out of my comfort zone to work at achieving
think on their feet. increasing knowledge in educational skills and knowledge.
This term I was able to learn about the The realization of the importance of benchmarking and testing
My partner teacher was sure to expose me to as many assessment and
different forms of evaluation and at all levels of education has led me to a new appreciation for
3.1 the ability to utilize evaluative methods as possible during my time in her classroom. She
assessment that are commonplace in the time consuming task of creating assessment pieces and the
meaningful, equitable and shared with me her firm beliefs in regular assessment to record and
Professional elementary settings. Gaining marking that follows. There is so much to learn about
13 Feb 2018 holistic approaches to demonstrate student progress, as this is important for students, parents, and Still in Progress
Coversation experience with benchmarking, assessment at any level and this term has allowed me to begin
assessment and future teachers to have access to. Because of her firm beliefs in regular
portfolios, reading testing, etc has to familiarize myself with a variety of new strategies (some of
evaluation; and assessment for all of her students, I was able to partake in many forms of
broadened my understanding of which could probably even be modified into assessment tools
evaluation.
equitable assessment. at the secondary level).
4.1 knowledge of
Throughout the term in my placement
Saskatchewan curriculum As I continue my education at the university and look forward to
and as requirements for university
and policy documents internship next fall I know I will only increase my practice and
courses I have been required to draw Discussions with my partner teacher and other in-school professionals on
and applies this familiarity with Saskatchewan curricula. I will make efforts to
on Saskatchewan curriculum to the differences of curricula in secondary and elementary levels were
understanding to plan incorporate cultural responsive, differentiated, and holistic
develop extensive lesson and unit numerous and in-depth. I have held discussions with many professionals,
throughout lessons, units of study and Formal Lessons approaches to planning and teaching provincially mandated Still in Progress
plans. The mixture of secondary focus teachers, colleagues, and professors regarding the difference in content
year plans using content. Continual reflection and pushing myself out of my
in my university classes and the and instructional strategy throughout different curricula to draw on the
curriculum outcomes as comfort zone when it comes to teaching in unfamiliar territory is
elementary focus in my placement viewpoints and experiences of those other than myself.
outlined by the one of the primary ways I plan to increase my knowledge of SK
allowed me to dabble in curricula
Saskatchewan Ministry of curricula.
from many different levels and areas.
Education;