University of Lethbridge, Facully of Education PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE Final Report ([F Please TYPE (inching comments) DIRECTLY onto tis form. Submit a SIGNED, DOUBLE SIDED paper copy,] 7 It a five-course equivalent inograied semester nding bal tine teaching and professional study in cuicalum Geaign, basership, advanced matheds, ad reflective practice. Intom Teachers are assigned ful fime to schools forthe ‘Somotier during which they assume responsi for sppresamataly one-half ofthe teaching day. PS il professional study §S designed to complement and eriance te lntasip. 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Technology in Education Intemship INTERN TEACHER: [LEAH BENSON ‘SCHOOL: TILLEY SCHOOL, TILLEY: AB Grade Levels): IGR3&4 Teacher Mentor [JANICE JENSEN. ‘Administrator: [STUART PIETERSMA University Consutant: |NOELLA PIQUETTE Checklist Final Conference Date: Review the Portfolio: Review the Professional Inquiry Project pas Pov) 24 aol Intern Teacher Report and Signature ‘Teacher Mentor Report and Signature Administrator Report and Signature University Consultant Report and Signature |B owe Teaco lof hese wie and saben ely showed mete imporimceof wit ed Jone range psig. Having ese pans wal roped at he bxsing of my intrship realybeped my yt dy essen last andthe feowing nist be pened [rays to create an iciusive Ieaming exviement. Some supports tht Wer Heer ca activities to support the stents learning style. {realy tried to focus on lessons that were engaging and hat all stds coal ae ind focl comfortable ding so. 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Ihave read and received a complete copy of my PS Ill Final Report. neh Remnsse Apci\ 18" 20% Sans _ ‘This page is to be retumed to the UC to be Included in the PS Ill Final Report. Be UofL:PS IM Final Report (even Januar 2018) Page 305* Please TYPE (including comments) DIRECTLY onto this form. PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report Teacher Mentor: _ Janice Jensen Payttatn Intem Teacher: Leah Benson [Teacher Mentor Comments: Thad the honour of mentoring Wiss Leah B she compoled her intarnahip jonson as al Tiley School. During her four-month ona tanstin as pena Sos ceomiry tend fe gua ae Hearing, Animal Life Cydes).and Math 3 lptied cuicuan), At, assed wih -2 musi nd parpaod wth 28 band jazz band . She also had the opportuniy fo teach Music K2 (Festival Rhythm poce, apart ofthe Spring show) and Loch taught evry subject with enthusiasm and passion. The students wee noted and engaged in ther learing and Jexcited to be in class, She used large group, small group and individual instruction throughout essone, wie renrporeng bran and moveren reks and lechroloy whenever posable, a [Leah's in-depth planning and research was evident in every lesson taught. In a combined class of 19 students, she could manipulate between the muli-levoled abies of the students with ease. This enabled her to keep a posite learning In each lesson, She was prepared, in advance, for several upcoming lessons, allowing her fexsbilty in timing and |content when student interest or outside factors (counsellors, OT, PT, SLP) encouraged changes to lessons. Leah linked her lessons together with review of previous lessons as well as teasers oF Insights into upooming lessons to maintain lengagement. Leah implemented many strategies that the OT, PT, SLP's gave for students as class “skils” so to not isolate the individual and their strugoles. The strategies included visual schedules, brain breaks, movement breaks and technology. |Leah's board work was always clear and legble. Her voice projection and classroom movement helped increase student [participation while her enthusiasm and energy contributed to achievement and classroort work which resutted in high Jaccountabilly given to each student for his or her actions. Assignments, projects, and exams were marked and retuned to the students with praise and possible improvements for key points. ‘eacher for our school and is responsible for teaching her class six choir songs that ey wing wt oer stone as amass cho at he endo My ‘This is impressive for the fact that itis after her practicum has: 7 che planned 2 field trip involving the jazz band students going to Edmonton. She had to look at actives and hotels. She ern acted and booked al facies and work with our principal fr use of school funds. Once again Leah is joining her bands for this tip after her practicum has conctuded. Leah's outstanding personality and work ethic have allowed her to build a rapport withthe students she taught. She offered p time. She also performed withthe school band and jazz band alongside help to her students at noon, recess and during pre Ine students. This is a confidence builder for many of our students as they have seen an adult jearn alongside them, A point to mention about Leah's practicum was that when she discovered in December, that she was in Tey, she came in 0 Met the students, and to find out what she could help with Ieading up into the Christmas break. She became part of our \Crracunas concert and was inthe staff skit This in liself shows the dedication Leah has to her school. She was a Tiley Tiger before she officially became a Tiley Tiger! Her dedication and commitment to our school was outstanding. | have been fortunate to have [schol team this year and anticipate teaching with her again in the future, Wn Qn A 12,2018 ma a sib a ‘page is to had Leah as a member of my (returned to the UC to be included in the PS lil Final Report ‘Uot LPS ill Final Report: (Revised: Jonaary 2018) Page 4 ofS* Ph lease TYPE (including comments) DIRECTLY onto this form. 7 a Letht sarge PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report Go Administrator, Stuart Petersma —— Intem Teacher: Leah Benson Administrator Comments: SEE | Background Information: 7 " on |Leah Benson was formally observed at Tilley School in a grade 3/4 Math class on February 28, 2018 and a grade 3 Math ess on rh 28208 he Feu lesson contd 1 suena arnt i 9 ser po Esicatona Ansan. The ftovng comers const of goer omen ancl suraten of ioral comers chsorvatons, and spectic ramps af ah acne wile conploung or pacicum at Toy Shoo. [Picrng and Preparation nconsistrily selocied appropriate content forthe grade level and subject area being taught. She ulized the Program of | Studies to identity learning objectves within her lesson/unt assessment pln that demonstrates @ good understanding of the subjec mailer and awareness of students’ prior knowledge. ‘The lessons were engaging for students and demonstrated adaptations thal monitored earring needs Of students. Lesson plans made appropite use of instructional ie thet was lavaiate, a varley of earing resources and actives, and formalive checks were evident to form a basis fr futher instrction, Classroom environment and Educational side ublzation maximized insttucSonal oals end indhvidual stent needs. Leah made use ofa varely of technologies including large and small whiteboards, IPads, Chromebooks, and student movement tools fr student success. {instructional Skils and Strategies Leah employed a variety of effective teaching strategies within her lessons that engaged students and maintained an lexceptional high interest in classroom activites. Leah demonstrated all elements ofan effective lesson plan including an |inroduction with goals and review, pacing, transitions, assessment, closure and student involvement. Student instruction promoted learning and used posiive reinforcement fr students. Leah's fesdback was specific to the task and prompt future ton to continue student earning. Leah varied her teaching style with whole group, small group and individual student ecioschon techniques. Leah paced the lesson with purposeful questions to guide student learning. This also demonstrated her omy to have students use ieracy based skils such as eiical thinking, speaking, and representing to demonstrate answers aratdn concepts, She employed formative and summative assessments inked to learning objectives and completed reporting tools for parents to communicate student achievement. | appropriate nonviolent interventions to correct and promote pos! |also demonstrated her ability to manage her personal emotions esos Leah also employed a new management strategy as prescribed by her coleagues to efecialy Tae So a ene, She dear communicated the expectations, held students accountable wth corrective feodbeck and [Good the consequences she established to correct student behaviors. tc tet ttc nt in wt ei fo he re ee tc oh taps aco ma iin, set ng attra he fea nae sao ere a as asa a omer ome mana jnistrator Signature This page Is to be returned to the UC to be Included in the PS Il Final Report UofL: PS IN Final Report: (Revtsed: January 2018) Pages of 5