{"id":59,"date":"2017-07-06T11:04:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/mspatel\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2017-07-25T22:24:11","modified_gmt":"2017-07-26T05:24:11","slug":"personal-growth-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/mspatel\/personal-growth-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Growth Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><em>General<\/em>: The integration of place-based learning to promote inquiry among students while making connections with nature and the local community. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">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. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To connect students with the greater community and local environment. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Areas of Focus<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><em>General<\/em>: The following applies to number 1 above.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Utilize various methods of teaching, such as technology, oral storytelling, collaborative projects and inquiry-based assignments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Implement lessons outside of the classroom, such as in the library, outdoors, and local landmarks in the community. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Utilize manipulatives in my teaching practice to promote hands-on learning and expression of learning through various means. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><em>General<\/em>: The following applies to number 2 above.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Incorporate First Nations pedagogies of learning such as storytelling, connections with nature, and encouraging an appreciation of the interconnectedness of the world. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Implement a weekly \u201ccurrent events\u201d program, which will allow students to learn about local news and their contributions to the local community as citizens. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Participation in local events, such as athletics, charities, and collaboration with other schools. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Invite an Elder from a local First Nations community to share their stories, experiences, and traditions. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Field trip to local park, which will allow students to learn in an outdoor setting and connect with nature. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Create a class team for the Sun Run, or participate in the \u201cAdopt a Street\u201d program. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Professional Growth Plan Involvement<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Principal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Family and Community Members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Resource Teacher<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong>Self Evaluation <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Creation of multi-modal and hands-on lessons that allow students to inquire, connect, and self-reflect with their learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reflection journal for students to express their personal connections with self, the community, and families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Class participation in a local community event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goal General: The integration of place-based learning to promote inquiry among students while making connections with nature and the local community. \u00a0 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. 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