Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Haley Waddell PS3

GOAL 1: Increase my use of technology for teaching and student learning as

technology was not a component in my past two practicums.
TQS Focus: 3(h) Teachers apply a variety of technologies to meet students' learning
needs. 3(g) Teachers translate curriculum content and objectives into meaningful
learning activities.

Sub-goal 1: Integrate technology (apps, websites, software etc.) to engage students in

their learning
Strategy 1.1 Utilizing a minimum of 3 resources given in any Sept-Dec
of my 3 Ed Tech Classes
Strategy 1.2 Exit Slips from students regarding technology Ongoing
use
Strategy 1.3 Give a technology option for assignments Sept-Dec
Strategy 1.4. Take time to practice the chosen technology Weeknight
/weekdays
Sept-Dec
Measures: Create a technology, teaching strategies catalogue for my portfolio. This will include
lessons and resources I have tried and liked.

Sub-goal 2: Become more familiar with Google Classroom and utilize it in all subjects.

Strategy 2.1 Work with my Teacher Mentor after school Sept-Oct

Strategy 2.2 Use google class weekly to help students keep Ongoing
updated with assignments. Post rubrics and
outlines.
Strategy 2.3 Create assignments on google class for students Sept-Dec
to engage with
Measures: This will be evident through looking at the subjects I teach (LA, Science, Gym, Art) and
what has been posted and assigned Google class.
 GOAL 2: To create more engaging science lessons for students
TQS Focus: 3(g) Teachers translate Curriculum Content and Objectives into
Meaningful Learning Activities and 3(d) Teachers understand the fluidity of teaching
and learning. They constantly monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of their
practices and students activities, and change them as needed.

Sub-goal 1: Create cross-curricular science activities

Strategy 1.1 Web Based Research on cross curricular activities Ongoing
Strategy 1. 2 Incorporate Visual Journals in both units OctDec
Strategy 1.3 Incorporate Drama in CSI unit Nov-Dec
Strategy 1.4 Novel Study in conjunction with or CSI unit Nov-Dec

Measures:. With the units I teach I will create a personal folder of resources that align science
curriculum to LA, Art, etc.

Sub-goal 2: Incorporate PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities/Assignment for each

unit
Strategy 2.1 Include at least 4 projects per unit Sep-Dec
Strategy 2.2 Web based research on engaging projects Ongoing
Strategy 2.3 School Professional Development on PBL Oct

Measures: Examples of student projects will go on my portfolio for future reference. I will review
what projects worked and which ones I would adapt or change.