TPGP Proposal Goal
Plan/ Timelines
Initial Resources
Context
How and When Achieved
• “The Highly Effective Teacher” by Jeff C. Marshall. • justaskpublications.com • www.centergrove.k12. in.us • Search on the Internet/Pinterest
• Coalbanks Elementary School Goal. • Teacher Quality Standard (TQS) #3: Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
I observed a number of experienced teachers and took notes. I read a number of resources, and watched videos. I compiled the knowledge gained on the website for my PIP project (https://strategies-studentengagement.weebly.com/).
Research and implement different student engagement strategies
Set up appointments to observe colleagues teach at least once a week.
Research and implement different classroom management strategies
Set up appointments to observe how colleagues manage their classrooms at least once a week.
• “The first days of school how to be an effective teacher” by Wong and Wong. • www.prodigygame.com, • Search on the Internet/Pinterest
TQS #4: Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments
Reporting on student progress
Talk to my TM and two other teachers at the school.
• Search on the Internet/Pinterest • education.alberta.ca • Ensuring I have differentiation in my lesson plan template so that I am reminded of it for each lesson.
TQS #3: Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
Collaborate with other teachers
Set up appointments to observe colleagues teach at least once a month.
Colleagues
TQS #2: Engaging in Career-Long Learning
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I applied the information I gained from studying a number of resources and observing other teachers. My lesson pacing and transitions have improved greatly. Above all, I think in my classroom there is a good teacher-student relationship. My students respect me and I have established a good presence in the classroom. I wrote comments on student progress. My teacher mentor provided suggestions on improving the comments and showed me how to enter the comments on the report cards. I had good conversations with parents during the “Celebration of Learning” night. I was glad to hear positive feedback from parents. My Math class was comprised of students from other classes. Initially I found it challenging to teach this group of students. I worked together with other teachers and my teacher mentor to find a solution. Now I can say that the situation has improved a lot. I feel that I have a good handle on the classroom. I also benefited greatly from one teacher who would update me on how one of her students with behaviours was doing on particular days. I have also attended district wide PL days to modify team long-range plans, and also to become more familiar with the New Alberta Curriculum. I have also attended social functions organized by other teachers in the school.
Rational for my goals 1. I have chosen this goal because many schools in developed countries are focusing on strategies that promote 21st century skills. The focus is to equip students with skills that will enable them to succeed in the 21st century and beyond (justaskpublications.com). 2. I believe that learning takes place when students feel safe in the classroom environment and are not distracted by their peers. 3. Students, parents and other stakeholders require data on students progress for various reasons. I believe that a teacher should be able to gather data on student progress through valid and reliable assessment methods, and be able to present it appropriately and clearly to various stakeholders. 4. I chose this goal because I believe that there is a lot to be learned from those that have been in the teaching field for a long time. I like the quote from Benjamin Franklin that says “Experience is the best teacher, but a fool will learn from no other”.
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