Professional Growth Plan

Nam
e

Dominique Borrelli

Established
Date
Review
Date

October 14, 2014

December 9, 2014

Goal: I would like to learn 2 different forms of formative assessment, and how to
effectively
Integrate them into my lesson plans, as well as how to alter a lesson or a unit based of
the
results of the formative assessment.

Related KSA(s)
a) contextual variables affect teaching and learning. They know how to analyse many variables at one time, and how to
respond by making reasoned decisions about their teaching practice and students learning;
f) the purposes of short, medium and long term range planning. They know how to translate curriculum and desired
outcomes into reasoned, meaningful and incrementally progressive learning opportunities for students. They also
understand the need to vary their plans to accommodate individuals and groups of students;
k) the purposes of student assessment. They know how to assess the range of learning objectives by selecting and
developing a variety of classroom and large scale assessment techniques and instruments. They know how to analyse the
results of classroom and large scale assessment instruments including provincial assessment instruments, and how to
use the results for the ultimate benefit of students
n) the importance of contributing, independently and collegially, to the quality of their school. They know the strategies
whereby they can, independently and collegially, enhance and maintain the quality of their schools to the benefit of
students, parents, community and colleagues

Indicator(s) of Success

I will know that I have succeeded with my goal when I create a lesson plan with these new
forms of assessment into my lesson, and when I have used the forms of assessment to
design the next lesson.

Action
I am going to learn these 2 forms
of assessment by studying the
lesson plans of my TA, asking them
questions, and observing each
lesson. I will watch for forms of
formative assessment, as well as
changes in their lesson plans as we
move through a unit.

I will also consult research,

such as books and websites.
I am going to try and read at

Resource(s)
TAS Lesson
plans
TA

Alberta
Assessment
Consortium

Timeline
I will continue to
complete this throughout
my first practicum, and
by the end I will hope to
have used 2 new forms of
formative assessment in
my lesson plans. I will
also have used formative
assessment (whether
mine or my TAS) to
design a lesson
I will have one book read
by my second week in
practicum, and the other

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(AAC) Web
Site
The formative
assessment
action plan:
practical steps
to more
successful
teaching and
learning
Nancy Frey
Enhancing
Learning
through
formative
assessment
and FeedbackAlistair Irons
(These books can
be changed
throughout the
practicum, or
other books may
be added.

least 2 books about

assessment in order to
better understand how it is
done properly, and how to
work off of it. I will also
consult the AAC website to
try and gain some ideas on
formative assessment.

will be read by my fourth

week.

Reflection

Goal: I will learn how to deliver a lesson in multiple ways so that my

students, no matter what their learning styles, will comprehend the
learning objectives and be able to achieve the outcomes
Related KSA(s)
d) the subject disciplines they teach. They have completed a structured program of studies through which they
acquired the knowledge, concepts, methodologies and assumptions in one or more areas of specialization or subject
disciplines taught in Alberta schools;
e) all students can learn, albeit at different rates and in different ways. They know how (including when and how to
engage others) to identify students different learning styles and ways students learn. They understand the need to
respond to differences by creating multiple paths to learning for individuals and groups of students, including students
with special learning needs;
i) there are many approaches to teaching and learning. They know a broad range of instructional strategies
appropriate to their area of specialization and the subject discipline they teach, and know which strategies are
appropriate to help different students achieve different outcomes;

Indicator(s) of Success

I will know that I have succeeded, when I am able to identify the different types of

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learners, and can alter one of my lesson plans, or one of my TAs to aid struggling
student.
Action I am going to learn the
Resource(s)
Timeline
different learning styles, by observing
I will to ask questions,
My students
my students and how they learn best.
and observe my students
Trying different
I am also going to observe my TA to
throughout the
strategies based
see how she alters his or her teaching
practicum. I hope that I
on observation,
to aid the struggling students.
will have a better
discussion and
I believe that part of this will come
understanding of how
research.
through trying a variety of ways of
Aid of TA, as well each of my students
teaching embedded in my lessons.
learn by the end of
as practicum
These different techniques will come
practicum.
supervisor
from observation, discussion and
research. I will attempt different
methods until I find the one that best
fits with each student.
I will ask for advice or ideas from my
TA, or practicum supervisor if I am
having difficulty in adapting my lesson
plan, or coming up with a new way of
teaching it.

Again, I will consult books and lesson

planning websites in order to gain
ideas on the different ways teaches
teach similar lessons, and how I can
alter my, or my TAs lessons to fit my
students.

Learn Alberta
Website
Lesson Plan
Database

I will look at the websites

and books each time
that I am planning a
lesson, in order to make
my lesson plan more
flexible and adaptable to
each students needs. I
will also consult my TA
before each lesson plan
is delivered, and my
practicum supervisor
when needed.

Reflection

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