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Looking Forward

Claudia Alvarez

April 19, 2019

National University

Professor University
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Abstract

Domain F of the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE’s) relates to the professional

development of teachers. I will discuss five professional developmental goals that I would like to

accomplish within my first five years of teaching. Education is evolving constantly and it is

important that individuals within the educational system, develop their knowledge to support the

change in education.
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As an educator it is important that I am aware of what changes are happening in the realm

of education and academics. Reflecting on your own teaching is extremely important in order to

learn what is working within your class and what changes need to be made in order to becomes a

better teacher. The California Teaching Performance Expectation (2013) mentions, “Candidates

use reflection and feedback to formulate and prioritize goals for increasing their subject matter

knowledge and teaching effectiveness” (p.17). Learning our own strengths and weaknesses

allows us to increase our effectiveness inside the classroom, allowing for our students to receive

the best quality of education.

Whitaker (2013) makes a strong point,

“The best teachers probably do not have a barrister’s background, not can they assemble

an iPad out of an old soda can. But they do their jobs, and they do them well, day after

day, year after year, decade after decade. They adapt to change without losing sight of

what really matters” (p.4).

In order for schools to have great teachers, the teachers need to believe they are great. These

teachers need to make their strengths stronger and work on disappearing their weaknesses.

First Year Goal

During my first year, I would like to complete my 24 units of Early Childhood Education

(ECE). I currently have 15 ECE units but I need 24 in order to qualify to teach Transitional

Kindergarten plus my multiple subject credential. Since this age group is my favorite I want to

be fully qualified in order to teach this age group. I would take these classes online through

Miracosta Community College or Palomar Community College. Both community colleges offer

different courses that can help me reach my goal. Miracosta offers the, CHLD 106: Introduction
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to Curriculum in Early Childhood. This course would be of my interest because I never took a

curriculum class on early childhood education.

Second Year Goal

During my second year of teaching I will focus on beginning the California Teacher

Induction formerly known as BTSA. I have very little information on the California Teacher

Induction or BTSA, but if I am not mistaken it is a two-year program to clear my credential. I

would like to begin this credential clearance during my second year of teaching because I think

that I will have a better idea on how I should run my classroom based on the experience I have

from the first year of teaching. The California State University of San Marcos has a good

program that I would be interested in joining in order to be able to complete this goal.

Third Year Goal

For my third year, I would really like to continue to develop as a professional by

attending conferences, classes, and workshops. Conferences will help me learn from other

teachers who share their experiences and will guide me to become a better teacher. Taking other

classes will help me develop as a teacher because I will be able to learn new information on

education, child development, and teaching techniques. Workshops will also allow me to learn

more about learning activities, lesson plans and assessments.

Fourth Year Goal

During my fourth year of teaching I would like to teach upper grades (3rd -5th grade).

Most of my experience is working with students ages 2-6, predominantly preschool and

kindergarten classes. The only experience I have with upper grades were the two in a-half-

months in my student teaching where I was placed in a third grade classroom. Since I have little

to no experience teaching older students, this is something that I would really like to do as part of
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my professional development. I believe that as a teacher I need to get out of my comfort zone

and try new things.

Fifth Year Goal

For my fifth year I would like to get more involved with the administration portion of

education. I would like to learn what are some of the responsibilities that the principles have to

do. In the future I would like to become a principle therefore, I need to become aware of the

obligations that this position entails. National University offers the masters degree of Education

Administration, which is needed in California for those who are interested in becoming school

principals.
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References

Comission on Teacher Credentialing. (2013). California Teaching Performance Epectations.

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

prep/standards/adopted-tpes-2013.pdf.

Whitaker, T. (2013). What great teachers do differently: 17 things that matter most. New York,

NY: Routledge.

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