Professional Growth Plan

Nam
e

Christina Shorrock

Established
Date
Review
Date
Review
Date

August 24, 2015

October/November
December 18, 2015

Goal
To develop assessments that focus on outcomes, critical inquiry, and
meaningful learning, rather than numbers and grades and percentages.
Related KSA(s)
KSA 11: the purposes of student assessment. They know how to assess the range of learning
objectives by selecting and developing a variety of classroom and large scale assessment
techniques and instruments. They know how to analyse the results of classroom and large scale
assessment instruments including provincial assessment instruments, and how to use the results
for the ultimate benefit of students;

Indicator(s) of Success

A variety of resources will be consulted in my planning and preparation for

assessments and inquiry projects
At least 3 blog posts through my practicum journey evaluating the effectiveness of my
own assessments and things Ive noticed about students learning through the use of
my assessments
Assessment/differentiation section in lesson plans being used consistently

Action

Resource(s)

For major
assessments I will
consult the inquiry
rubric to ensure the
purposefulness

Inquiry Rubric : http://galileo.org/rubric.pdf

Implementing Inquiry Based Learning:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzRowXbm31
5ZOTJmM2UwNTAtNjg0My00NWNlLWFjODYtM
DEwNDhjOWUwNDZh/edit

Blog posts

Weebly account

Reflection

Timelin
e
Every
time an
assessme
nt is
planned
One blog
post per
month
(Septemb
er,
October,
Novembe
r)

Goal
To plan lessons that encourage more self-directed learning, critical inquiry,
and the uncovering of outcomes
Related KSA(s)
KSA 6: the purposes of short, medium and long term range planning. They know how to translate
curriculum and desired outcomes into reasoned, meaningful and incrementally progressive learning
opportunities for students. They also understand the need to vary their plans to accommodate
individuals and groups of students

Indicator(s) of Success

Strategies for engaging students in inquiry is written into lesson plans consistently
Reflections after each lesson are recorded
Recorded written feedback on at least five lessons from a teacher mentor or
administrator

Action
Reflecting at the end
of each day

Written feedback

Reflection

Resource(s)

Lesson reflections google doc:

https://docs.google.com/a/uleth.ca/document/
d/1fd2BjsuWibS_vw7PbrCPIXFKnXkBErmWooIe
7W8uaNk/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher mentors

Timeline
After each
lessoncomplete
and full
document
by
December 1
Five dates
spread out
between
now and the
end of
November

Goal
To develop and maintain collegial relationships with staff members and
increase my involvement in the school community
Related KSA(s)
KSA 14: the importance of contributing, independently and collegially, to the quality of their school.
They know the strategies whereby they can, independently and collegially, enhance and maintain the
quality of their schools to the benefit of students, parents, community and colleagues

Indicator(s) of Success

I will have volunteered to help with at least two school events that may require
assistance/supervision/volunteers
I will contribute something verbally to staff meetings/PLN meetings/ admin meetings

Action
Keep well-documented notes during
meetings (not only documenting the
important need-to-knows, but of my
discussion and contribution)
Blog posts about things I volunteer for
and my experiences

Reflection

Resource(s)

Timeline

Notebook/laptop

Now until end of

November

Weebly

At least three posts

before end of practicum