TPE/Elements Showcase Organizational Matrix: Instructions & Reflection

Candidate Name: Yvette Picon Course: ITL 522 Instructor: Timothy Calver Date: 11/23/2019

#1 TPE and Element(s) : Activity, Assignment, Attach URL/PDF

TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning Experience https://piconsclass.weebly.com
Learning Map
2. Collect and analyze assessment data from
multiple measures and sources to plan and modify
instruction and document students' learning over
time.

Affective: Beliefs and Values Behavioral: Teaching Practices Cognition: Knowledge Gained

Throughout this assignment, I
learned to value all the components
of assessment throughout and after
the lesson. It is important for us to
take time into planning the types of
assessments we will incorporate for
the benefit of the students.
I incorporated formative and
summative assessments for the
three day plan.
Checking for understanding
throughout the lesson can help us
as teachers modify our lesson
immediately. It allows us to see
who’s understanding the material
and who’s not.
When students were working on
Quizizz, I was able to facilitate
their learning but at the same time,
I was able to monitor their
understanding throughout the
lesson.
I have learned the importance of assessments. The
goal for assessing their learning isn’t to give them a
grade. It is specifically for teachers to know what to
modify on the lesson. It helps me as a teacher know if
I should stop and reteach, or if I should continue with
minor modifications.
Students also benefit from assessments because they
can reflect on their own practices. Are they
understanding the material? If not, is it because the
content wasn’t clear enough? Is it because of not
being on task?
#2 TPE and Element(s) : Activity, Assignment, Attach URL/PDF
TPE 6: Developing as a Professional Educator Experience https://piconsclass.weebly.com/
20 minute Video
Beginning teachers: Assignment
1. Reflect on their own teaching practice and level
of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge to plan
and implement instruction that can improve student
learning.

Affective: Beliefs and Values Behavioral: Teaching Cognition: Knowledge Gained

Practices
In order to lead my students to Student were engaged and I learned a lot in this assignment. I was able to
success, I need to be aware of active throughout the video. I reflect on my own teaching. I realized how fast I
every single detail of my can see how important it is for sometimes talk or move on to another part of the
teaching. Throughout this me to monitor and be an notes. I could also notice that students were
assignment, I wanted to show a effective facilitator. engaged throughout the Quizizz activity. They were
part of my Day 1 lesson where I participating as we were filling in the Foldable
was the facilitator. I wanted to I was able to see their light Notes.
reflect on my facilitating bulbs turning on as I lead them I will definitely modify certain aspects of the lesson.
practices and how effective they with guiding questions, instead For instance, I’d like to incorporate more
were. of providing them with the kinesthetic and inquiry-based activities to enhance
answer to the problem. students’ learning.
 Given the Inspire Perspectives of Intra (what inspires me as a teacher) and Inter (what has shaped my
beliefs/values, practices, and professional knowledge), respond to the following prompts:
Intra:
• What is important to me as an inspired teacher? What are the important beliefs and values gained
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from this class that inspire me (Affect)?
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As an inspired teacher, it is important to me to stand firm on what I believe and to represent it throughout my
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teaching career. I’ve seen many teachers draw away from core values that they had in their beginning of their
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career. They were passionate about teaching and loved bringing their full potential to help their students
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succeed. Unfortunately, many of them get comfortable and forget the purpose of why we wanted to teach. My
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beliefs and values have become more rooted in me throughout the lessons that I’ve learned in this class. I
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always want to walk into my classroom knowing that I’m a teacher of unique students. One of my main core
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values is that all students are capable of excellence and success if we can help them set their minds to it.
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• What specific actions have I learned about from this class that I can take to remain inspired (Behavior)?
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I’ve learned about various methods for all types of challenges that students could bring into my classroom. The
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UDL methods have transformed my teaching strategies. For example, every time I plan out lessons, asking
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Why? What? and How? will ensure that my students will be fully engaged and will know the purpose of what
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they will be doing. I have to make sure that my lessons lead my students to learn something relevant and can
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• What are the important concepts, subjects, and/or knowledge gained from this class that have inspired
me as a teacher (Knowledge)? t
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I have grown in my way of thinking towards my students. Patience, consistency, and good teaching strategies
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will help me help those students that are in need. Building rapport with my students is key when teaching. If I
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know the struggles of my students, I can address more of than throughout my lesson.

• When I think about inspiring my PK12 learners, what are the beliefs and values that will guide my decisions
and perspectives (Affect)?

Knowing that my students learn differently and each come with challenges of their own, I will be more strategic in my
teaching methods. This main value will lead me to create lessons that can meet the needs of my English learners,
autistic students, and students who have auditory, kinesthetic, or visual learning styles. I also believe that not because
they are different means that they can’t all collaborate and learn together. It is all about believing in them and making
them believe in themselves that they can do it.

 • What are a few key teaching practices and/or strategies I plan to implement to inspire my learners/students
(Behavior)?

I plan to begin my lessons with a more fun approach. For example, I want to begin my lessons with a non-math related
topic discussion that can hook my students and then lead them to the math topic. I want to incorporate more
technology and hands-on activities where my students will be more active and collaborative.

• Considering what I have learned from this class, how will I know each learner is inspired to learn, wants to
contribute positively to our learning community, and is thriving in my class (Cognitions)?

Many students are tough individuals when you first meet them. They are usually quiet and don’t like to share much of
what they are thinking. My main goal to help my students succeed is to be able to make connections with them and for
them to make connections with other students. Once I can build that trust with them, I can then began helping them
contribute to the class discussions, activities, etc… Having constant checks for understanding can be one of the other
tools that will help me assess where my students are at. Creating fun, rich, and energetic lessons will really help my
students thrive in my classroom.