- A scanned image of the final practicum report from my School Advisor
This is a scanned image of the final practicum report from my School Advisor (SA) which I received at the end of the extended practicum on June 21st, 2011.
I believe that creating an environment where learners are safe to express their thoughts and feelings is one of my priorities when I teach, because only when students are comfortable making mistakes can true learning take place. As my SA wrote in her report, “James created a positive, safe learning environment for all learners. He developed respectful relationships with the students, taking the time to have good discussions with the class about behaviour expectations.” This is why I think this second standard is vital towards the establishment and maintenance of a safe learning environment, because being ethical and honest is what our society is all about. For one, students ultimately learn from their teachers and peers, and if unethical or dishonest behaviour is allowed and observed, learners will become confused about the right thing to do. This will have a negative influence toward the student’s decision making process, and would thus defeat the purpose of receiving an education.
In the future, I will continue to guide my students by being a good role model for them to learn from, so that they too can become role models for those of whom they come in contact with.