INTERIM KSA FORM

List examples that you are doing or have done in each of the following KSA areas

A. ACCOMMODATION FOR CONTEXT AND LEARNING NEEDS

1. Contextual Variables Affect Teaching and Learning Student variables such as home life, background and culture that may affect learning Personal knowledge of student that may help in planning the students program ___________________________________________________________ -Develep a dialogue with my students as a way to integrate curriculum and student experiences through their personal interests, background and home life, - Introduce a classroom energizer like a Just Dance 4 video or activity dice bowling when students are beginning to tire or become unfocused.

2. Structure of Alberta Education Roles/responsibilities/accountabilities Structure of the School District Adheres to policy and guidelines of the District Alberta Education Website

________________________________________________________________ - Review division policy and challenges through information on the division website and through communication with administration, teachers and other school staff. - Use Alberta Education website for approved curriculum resources and Program of Studies. - Applied for TQS and Teaching Authority

B. PLANNING AND PREPARATION

3. Purposes of the Guide to Education and Programs of Study Use these documents to direct planning, instruction and assessment of student progress Plans and objectives adhere to the specifications of these documents ___________________________________________________________ Apply the appropriate Program of Study outcomes in long range, unit and lesson plans Objectives and assessments will be created from the Program of Studies outcomes

4. Knowledge of Subject Understand the subject disciplines taught Are well prepared and confident in the background of the subjects that they are responsible for teaching ________________________________________________________________ - Major in General Social Studies - Review relevant teaching materials before a lesson. - Broaden knowledge base through reading relevant supplemental material. 6. Planning Maintain daily plan book Daily, unit and long range plans Plans for an appropriate number of activities to ensure that students stay motivated an on-task Plans are varied to meet both individual and group needs Outcomes, resources, strategies, timelines, assessment tool ________________________________________________________________ - Develop daily, unit and long range lesson plans in conjunction with the Program of Studies for the assessment activities - Incorporate different learning modalities and skills in lessons plans, such as jigsaw activities, graffiti activities, posters, education videos and handson learning - Modifying quizzes, tests and instructions for students who are ESL or have difficulty reading.

C. CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

7. Student Security Students feel physically, socially, culturally and psychologically secure Effective classroom routines, minimal disruptions to learning Rules consistently reinforced Assertiveness; variety of management strategies

________________________________________________________________ - Classroom routines are shared with students through classroom discussions and posted signs - For student learning I employed friendly warnings, time outs to students. - Consequences for students are based upon their need to readjust and be ready to learn, which includes friendly warnings and time outs. 8. Respect Student Dignity Positive, professional relationship with students Characterized by mutual respect, trust and harmony Exhibits patience and tolerance Please and thank you, warmth, hugs, high fives, compliments Positive reinforcement Active listening, eye to eye, acknowledgement Firm, fair and friendly enthusiasm

________________________________________________________________ - Developed positive rapport by engaging students in conversations about their personal interests, and participating in co- and extra-curricular activities. (intramurals, skating, ski trip, boys club, hip hop dancing) - I develop a rapport with my students through classroom rules, active listening, and sharing stories of my own personal experiences.

D. PERFORMANCE AREA: INSTRUCTION AND PEDAGOGY

5. Multiple Paths of Learning All students can learn; at different rates and in different ways Understanding and planning for students different learning styles Multiple paths to learning for individuals and groups

________________________________________________________________ - Incorporate different learning activities like group work, graffiti activities, demonstrations, analogies, stories, mock activities (voting) - Use a variety of differentiated assessments (Posters, Powerpoints, written tests, geography maps 9. Diversity of Teaching Strategies Stated objectives what we will be doing today Re-teach with new approach if they dont learn the way you teach, then teach the way they learn Higher level thinking skills; sound questioning techniques Integrate current learning with prior learning Left brain/right brain research Homework assigned, marked and recorded Review material in students using different modalities then the original lessons. Activities include Jeopardy, Pictionary, and Social Monopoly Incorporation of Bellwork for students to link previous knowledge and with new material.

10. Use of Technologies Technology outcomes are planned and implemented Familiar with resources such as whiteboard, texts, computers, Smartboards, and other auditory, print and visual media Research skills via the Internet safeguards Websites: 2Learn, etc.

________________________________________________________________- Incorporate LearnAlberta.ca approved resources into my lesson plans. (Thrill of Flight)

Familiar with incorporating using SMART and Powerpoint during lessons when appropriate.

E: STUDENT EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT

11. Purposes of Student Assessment Use variety of tools: peer evaluation, projects, written tests, oral tests, reports, essays, signaled responses, clear explanations Positive comments on materials marked, along with meaningful help suggestions Meaningful dialogue with parents and students Not just for student evaluation, but for instructional diagnosis Use results to modify teaching practices and learning activities Analyze the results and then use them effectively I review bellwork and homework to determine what parts needs to be retaught Use variety of assessment types: creating geographical maps, PowerPoint presentations, research questions, CLOZE activities, Posters, etc.

F: PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
12. Engaging Parents in all Aspects of Teaching and Learning Partnerships with parents, teachers and students Positive notes and phone calls home, prior to making a negative contact Regular newsletter Early communication in problem areas, with specific hints for improvement Work cooperatively with School Councils Participated in Parent- Teacher interviews and student led conferences Communicating with parents through email to answer questions concerning missing student work due to sickness or behavioural difficulty

13. Use of Home and Community Resources Utilize home and community resources to make learning meaningful and relevant Celebrate successes in local media, concerts, meetings, conversations Help students gain an understanding of the importance of Citizenship Attend extra-curricular activities of students outside the classroom, such as the Skating competition held in Redcliff Provide time for students to be recognized for achievements outside the classroom within the classroom. (How students did in Tae Kwon Do tournament, snowboarding competition, etc.)

14. Contributions to Quality of School Effective communication with staff members Participates in co or extra-curricular activities Helping with bulletin boards and display cases Promotes a team concept; complies with policies of school Cooperates in supervision and discipline of students Taking time to communicate with staff during lunch time, staff meeting and PD days Organize Fitness Friday for Friday gym classes for the entire school population Supervise/ volunteer for extra or co-curricular activities such as boys club, intramurals, skate-a-thon, and ski trip.

15. Importance of Lifelong Learning Be able to assess your own teaching Attend Professional Development on a regular basis Work with those supervising and evaluating you Take initiative to develop and implement professional development activities Share your expertise with colleagues

- Participate in SAPDC Beginners workshop during my PSIII - Active communication with Teacher Mentor and other staff concerning additional classroom management strategies to incorporate into my classroom. 16. Personal Overall Vision of Teaching Develop your personal vision of education Vision should compliment that of the division and the school Keep it dynamic and open to regular inspection One of the goals in my Professional Growth Plan concerns the districts AISI project, technology in the classroom. Review my Vision of Teaching each school year and update my vision in conjunction to my lifelong learning and personal experiences.