ioe University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education URDe PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE ae. Final Report [-Flease TYPE Ging commons) DIRECTLY onto this form. Submita SIGNED, DOUBLE SIDED paper copy PES Ills a five-course equivalent integrated semester including half-time teaching and professional study in curriculum Gosigh, leadership, advanced methods, and reflectva practice, Intern Teachers are assigned fll time to schools for the Semesier during which they assume responsibly for approximately one-half ofthe teaching day. PS Ill professional study | js designed to complement and enhance the internship. The professional study components may accur on or off-campus |_ and are coordinated by the University Consultants in claboraton with Intern Teachers and school personnel. J Select the course in which you are registered: Education 4571 Education 4572 Education 4576 Education 4578 Education 4582 Education 4583 Elementary Education Internship Secondary Education Internship Native Education Internship Early Childhood Education Internship Inclusive Education Internship Technology in Education Internship INTERN TEACHER: [Dustin Ledsham ‘SCHOOL: St Mary, Lethbridge Grade Levels) Grades 1-6 Foundational Skills a ‘| Teacher Mentor: Sheila Cook ‘Administrator Dan Monaghan | University Gonautant:_ [NOELLA PIQUETTE Checklist Final Conference Dat Date: Review the Portfoli Review the Professional Inquiry Project Intern Teacher Report and Signature Teacher Mentor Report and Signature Administrator Report and Signature University Consultant Report and Signature Complete Final Report submitted to Field Experience Office by UC UofL: PSII Final Repot: (Revised Ap 2018) Page tof 5i 7 Please TYPE (nding conmonts) DIRECTLY onto this form. vation PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report University Consultant IOELLA PIQUETTE Intern Teacher: Ledsham — | rsity Consultant Comments: Dustin has completed the exit assignments for PSIII to a high level satisfaction. | wish Dustin success in his future role as a teacher and have the utmost confidence that he will make a positive, significant difference in the lives of his students. Dustin's rapport with his students, knowledge of enjoyable sports and brain breaks, and energetic sharing of his time with [extra-curricular activities such as coaching and setting up noon hour intramurals will serve his future educational communities well. Dustin has successfully met his Professional Growth Plans with professional development activities related to managing small groups, learning to coach, assess students, incorporating fine motor and social skils into classroom activities, and incorporating technology into the lessons. In addition, his Professional Portfolio has been updated and shared. The tone and content is quite professional within a sophisticated, self-developed web page. Dustin has completed his Professional Inquiry Project (PIP) that consisted of creating a website for physical education activity adaptations. Dustin provided extensive research based [evidence and practical applications for this website. The "how to do this" contents were placed ona web based platform for accessibility as well as the ability to be able to update it. This PIP has been gifted to the school, with the links sent to the school staff in order to be used as a future resource. Dustin's professional development extended beyond the classroom. He attended all of the PSIIl symposium meetings this term: Orientation meeting, Long Term Planning, Statement of Goals, Professional Inquiry Projects, Professional Portfolio, Differentiation Strategies and Classroom Management and Administrator Expectations. In addition, Dustin attended a special PD session on Feb 27th when Dr. Michael Ungar presented on his Nine Things Kids Need to be Resilient: Parents and Teachers workshop. Dustin will be a positive addition to the field of education. He has demonstrated a capacity to understand and address his student's unique needs on numerous occasions. His abllity to instruct, provide independent learning and utilize technology are all strong. When observing him it was clear that Dustin's students were not only fond of him but also respected his teaching abilities. This was also the case with his colleagues. t Ihave read the cong Final Report and certiy that the assigned grade is: PASS _ Nets adic | 25,2018 Umer oan ets Date Uf L: PS Il Final Ropor: Heise: Ap 2018) Page 20f5C = Please TYPE (including comments) DIRECTLY onto this form. vabrdge PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report Dustin Ledsham Intern Teacher: ’ Noella Piquette (cea Consultant: Intern Teacher's Descriptive Report: uring my Iniernsip al Ecole St. Marys echool have had the opportuni io paripslen many amazng eonag og ion ave been working in an inclusive classroom where | got to work wth Kids win fares ‘exceptionaites in 2 lopeortunites have bee) tert rth smal groups of tuant where {ean halp them in areas they eo struggling eepeclaly pal cisco sete jumorecy and helped students who ae behind in thet respecive classes. | also worked wit & focused on ay a aye a fow stants wih different laring dsabitles and we work together on hey gong ond fe foundations gout we danracy, and itracy, My final assis a French immersion grade 2 case where | work Wt rotor skis soci sh languoge ats Many students in his cass re ind inter Enofsh due fo ek day vee of tase net for most of he day. The yaa her frst experience wih Englsh language ar, 20 ey Toe had litle French ant ter sounds n English. Ihave been working with these students onthe letler sounds cos ‘watching them Jr. ox xpd ther reading vocabulary has been amazing, Helping hese studonts develop el Take! soot, ‘arts has grow and expand ce reobed somo gteat beneis and achievements for the kids and myself. Vhave also devewpes grt een a challenge be ers because | have communicaed wth them on Row we can work tegethey to help our studeris. This {orator racing to see and watching students improve and leam has been rewarding as wel as able to coach the grade 6 boys and gis basketball teams for February and March which was a great expan Laas at eat relationships wth te grade 6 students an loved the opportunly to coach a sport it ne Mar coached | nade some great oo slowod me to goto know Kids and stat and hep the kids improve thi sil from ne Sa oot oo oot iy goa aoa Coach wes to Hep the kes improve and alow them fo heve a chance 0 rake re IS [he rer when thoy move on next year | also had the opportunity to coach grado ¢ and grade 6 Dadri Which is a sport fia ea we a pay and played a great deal groving up. This has alowed me to develop more ravens with the Nae a eet wor on tar base badminton sil. Ihave Been coacting badminton atthe junior Hay oe We [ean experience and knowegge o an elementary school has been beneficial. My goal as 9 basso coach isto othe Ris develop tne sis mn badmnton and encourage them to say active by leaming a new spor int they can play [on thelr own lime and outside of school very Friday | was part of a leadership clas where students came end helped around the school were lp Ne needed. Ivory ey was was called nelping hends' which refers to hlping vth jobs around the schoo) 10 help leer Cur leadership oP cont Inelped students paelpate in cleaning, orwarizin, and helping oters by downers oe eer cor recess Kids goto grow and show leadership by taking charg of@ cen Job o hap oe which was so. | [during lunch or recess hs lass bach Friday gave me the oppetuniy to See how helpful and amazing the students at [Ecole St, Mary's can be. nay, | was able to slat lunchtime intramural program atthe school rom Tuesday Thuraday, | Wonee I withthe [nay ae J atour school and we stated nremurals for aferent grades each ay whicn alone over, aes other inter teacher ive, and play some unigue sports they may not have played before. Fach week the Spett Gore come nave fun oe aces we Have chose fo run allow fora tudens obo active and involved. tan ophore Proarnn chad 2 eee, but we Rave nad great reoponse from studants wit tons of Kids coming fo parilape. The ag) suring tunch races, at es Jo nol geo teach and hep tnaso Kid learn new skis and games while saying sete ore has alowed me 1 ri reak A iose actos have bean enriching and alowed me to develop rlalonsips in Ke ean eae during the a car mse and hep conrbute to he amazing school have spent ho lat 4 mani 3 My te ferent earring eg helped ine learn and grow as a teacher and tam thankiul forthe staff and students that have [supported me and helped me develop so | can be successful in my ure teaching career. Thave read and received a complete copy of my PS Ill Final Report. Dente tule pel i intern Teacher Signature Dale This page Isto be returned to the UC f0 be included in the PS Il Final Report. U of :PS IN Final Report: (Revised: Januory 2078) Page 3 of 5Please TYPE (cluding commons) DIRECTLY onto this form. Libre PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report ‘Sheila Cook Teacher Mentor: Intern Teacher: Dustin Ledsham Teacher Mentor Comments: J have had the pleasure of working with Dustin Ledsham for the past four months while he comploted his internship at Ecole St. Mary School. During this internship, he taught, ELI 2 to an immersion | Glass, Library Gr 4, a foundations class, a leadership class, and math intervention for grades 2-6. He participated In scheduled supervision and participated as a coach for junior basketball and Badminton. He was also prominent in the set up and operation of daily intra-murals. He taught Langu: idence and knowledge to share. He consistently integrated computer technology into student learning. Dustin had knowledge and background in the subject matter he taught. He was able to teach these Classes without difficulty, and supported the direction of his lessons in collaboration with goals of fomeroom teachers. Dustin was always prepared for his lessons in advance of the class. He was ‘able to be flexible, When he had to be absent, his substitute notes for the lessons were well ‘explained. It was easy to give his lesson as he had prepared it. Dustin projected his voice well both in the classroom and the gymnasium. His movement in the Classroom increased student productivity. Their encouraged participation ultimately made students secountable for thelr own assignments, and tests. Assignments were marked appropriately and in a timely manner. His students and their parents appreciated his feedback. Dustin participated in weekly PLC m and reviewing of philosophies and During our professional development days he participated with our entire staff. [Writing Workshops) jans_and report card input for students Jhildren in his care has been far above ning was beneficial to Dustin participated in updating Individualized Programming having learning challenges. His knowledge and passion for th expectation. His participation in the plans, goals, and execution of student I the students, paronts, and teaching team. Mr. Ledsham’s outstanding personality and work ethic have allowed him to build a rapport with the Students he taught. He offered extra help to students at noon and during his preparation time. He | Worked as a team player in and out of class time, His dedication to the school and its functions was | outstanding. ‘as a member of my inclusive education team this semester We have profited from multiple conversations about students. He has been outstanding in his efforts on behalf of the students and myself. | consider Mr. Ledsham to be very well suited to the teaching profession and would consider him to be a valued addition to any school. | look forward to working with him again in the future. Ihave been fortunate to work with Dus! In education, | Sheila Cook Bi hol, Cott Teacher Manfor Sionature This page isto be returned to the UC to be included in the PS Il Final Report. Uf L: PS Il Final Report: (Revised January 2018) Page 4 of5* Please TYPE (including comments) DIRECTLY onto this form. athe PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report { | Administrator: DanMonaghan ee Sane intern Teacher; DustinLedsham ‘Administrator Comments: Dustin Ledsham completed his PSII Internship, Education 4582, at Ecole Saint Mary School during the Spring Semester of 2018. He was placed with Mrs. Sheila Cook, whose primary responsibilty is inclusive education supports for students in our English program, recognizing that Ecole Saint Mary is a dual track school. Dustin's responsibilities were as diverse as the needs of our students, allowing him to provide Foundational Skills to a number of our students grades 1-6, as well as specific interventions for both numeracy and literacy. Dustin became familiar with and implemented the Levelled Literacy | Intervention (LLI) as designed by Fountas and Pinnell. Dustin also assisted in our grade 1 library [classes as well as providing instruction in English language arts to one of our grade 2 French Immersion classes. | had the opportunity to observe Mr, Ledsham both formally and informally. ! was impressed with the rapport he was able to develop with his students, and his ability to adapt to unique situations, particularly his ability to differentiate and respond to the many needs of his small groups, whether this was recognizing a particular family situation or the inability of a student to fully comprehend due to their [English language learning needs. His lessons were well prepared and he made use of technology, presenting many of his lessons via the Smart Board which was used in a very interactive manner. He was receptive to feedback and reflective of his own teaching, understanding the importance of | scaffolding and the need for differentiation. Students were familiar with the routines and knew that they \were in a caring learning environment. | Dustin did not limit his internship simply to instruction; he volunteered his services in a number of extra-curricular endeavors. Mr. Ledsham helped coach both the boys’ and girls' grade 6 basketball teams, He also assisted with two of our after school badminton programs and, with the assistance of ‘another intern teacher, was responsible for starting a noon-hour intramural program for all students. | \was incredibly impressed with the dedication and commitment that Dustin made towards our |extra-curricular programs, recognizing the need to develop the whole child, and understanding the importance of developing relationships beyond the boundaries of the class. This same dedication can | be found in Dustin's Personal Inquiry Project (PIP) where he brings together two of his passions, physical education and inclusive education Mr, Ledsham's contributions and growth within the time he was endeared to us was outstanding. His relationship with both students and staff are exemplary. Dustin has all the attributes needed to be a highly successful teacher. He will be missed by students, staff and the Ecole St. Mary School |community as a whole. | have no hesitation in recommending Dustin for a teaching position; he would be an asset to any school community lucky enough to secure him, i _ —hocil 1% ‘Administrator Signature ‘Dalé This page is to be returned to the UC to be included in the PS Ill Final Report. U of L: PS I Final Report: (Revisd: January 2018) Page 5 of 5