PS1 Practicum Goals

Colton Wilde
Dates: Nov 16 Dec 16

Grade 1

Goal:
I want to respond to inappropriate behavior promptly, firmly, and
consistently, using low key and high level responses.

Rationale:
KSA # 7 I want to foster a safe learning environment.
KSA # 8 I also want to understand how to build professional relationships
with students, to foster mutual respect.

Strategies:

Resources:

Timeline:

~ Learn students
names quickly.
~ Build relations by
getting to know them
and their interests.
~ Work with TA so that
I understand the
established
expectations in the
classroom.
~ Use the bump
strategy when an issue
arises.
~ Organized lessons to
keep the students
engaged.

~ I will work closely

with my TA to
understand rules in the
class and also for
feedback.
~My University
Consultant once again
for feedback of
observations.
~ Other teachers in the
school that may have
suggestions
~ Notes about the
bumps from teacher as
a performer.

~ This is a goal that I

will be working on
throughout the
practicum placement.
~ Nov 16 Dec 16

Indicators of success:
~ Feedback from the TA that I have had proper classroom management.
~ Feedback form university consultant once again mentioning proper
classroom climate.
~ Self-reflection of the bumps being used in the classroom.
~ Self-reflection about the professional relationship built with students in the
classroom.

Reflection:

Colton Wilde
Dates: Nov 16 Dec 1

Grade 1

Goal:
Planning and preparation is done to enhance the transitions of lessons for
efficient time management.
I will also understand the amount of learning and depth that students in a
grade 1 class need.

Rationale:
KSA # 3 Know how to use documents and curriculum guide to direct
planning.
KSA # 5 Students can learn but at different rates and different ways.
KSA # 9 There are many approaches to teaching and learning.

Strategies:

Resources:

Timeline:

~ Take time to prepare

lessons.
~ Understand
individual students and
their learning ability
~ Understand what
strategies the students
learn from

~ I will work closely with my ~ Nov 16 Dec 1

TA to understand abilities
these students have for
learning.
~My University Consultant
once again for feedback of
observations.
~ Other teachers in the
school that may have
suggestions of ways to
teach a lesson.
~ Classmates that are
working on the same lesson
plans.
~ Notes about the different
learning/teaching strategies.

Indicators of success:
~ Feedback from the TA that I have had proper lesson content.
~ Feedback form university consultant once again mentioning proper depth
of knowledge taught.

~ Self-reflection observation that the students are listening and

understanding the content taught.
~ Self-reflection that I am using multiple teaching methods so that I can
ensure all students can learn

Reflection: