Professional Growth Plan

Goal

General: The integration of place-based learning to promote inquiry among students while making connections with nature and the local community.  

  1. To integrate multi-modal and place-based educational experiences for students, where learning takes place in and outside of the classroom and allows students to wander, inquire, and express themselves through various means.
  2. To connect students with the greater community and local environment.

Areas of Focus

General: The following applies to number 1 above.

  1. Utilize various methods of teaching, such as technology, oral storytelling, collaborative projects and inquiry-based assignments.
  2. Implement lessons outside of the classroom, such as in the library, outdoors, and local landmarks in the community.
  3. Utilize manipulatives in my teaching practice to promote hands-on learning and expression of learning through various means.

General: The following applies to number 2 above.

  1. Incorporate First Nations pedagogies of learning such as storytelling, connections with nature, and encouraging an appreciation of the interconnectedness of the world.
  2. Implement a weekly “current events” program, which will allow students to learn about local news and their contributions to the local community as citizens.
  3. Participation in local events, such as athletics, charities, and collaboration with other schools.

Activities

  1. Invite an Elder from a local First Nations community to share their stories, experiences, and traditions.  
  2. Field trip to local park, which will allow students to learn in an outdoor setting and connect with nature.
  3. Create a class team for the Sun Run, or participate in the “Adopt a Street” program.

 

Professional Growth Plan Involvement

  1. Principal
  2. Family and Community Members
  3. Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher
  4. Resource Teacher

Self Evaluation

  1. Creation of multi-modal and hands-on lessons that allow students to inquire, connect, and self-reflect with their learning.
  2. Reflection journal for students to express their personal connections with self, the community, and families.
  3. Class participation in a local community event.