Professional Growth Plan

Name: Kendra LaRocque School: École Agnes Davisdon

Practicum Dates: Jan 7th- Apr 18th, 2019 Teacher Mentor: Patti Abbott
School Administrator: Broc Higginson Faculty Mentor: Donna Dalby

A. Professional Goals
• Goal
#1: I will learn about and implement effective classroom management techniques, so that I can
foster a caring and understanding learning environment where the student still respects my
authority in the classroom.
Rationale: Classroom Management is a struggle for most beginning teachers and is something
that I struggled with in my previous placements. The TQS calls for teachers to be able to develop
a respectful classroom where teachers are still an authoritative presence. I hope to be able to
further develop a classroom built on mutual respect.
TQS #4: A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains inclusive learning environments where
diversity is embraced and every student is welcomed, cared for, respected and safe.
(f)employing classroom management strategies that promote positive, engaging learning
environments;

• Goal
#2: I will learn about First Nation, Métis and Inuit foundational knowledge, so that I can work to
incorporate their understanding into my current practice.
Rationale: With the new TQS and the truth and reconciliation call to action, I am hoping to
apply more foundational knowledge of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit into subjects that I
teach.
TQS #5: A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and
Inuit for the benefit of all students.

• Goal
#3: I will commence weekly physical activity.
Rationale: Teacher burnout is a big issue by making sure to workout once a week I will help to
destress.

B. Strategies (How I will go about achieving my goals?)

• Strategies for addressing Goal #1: Discussions with Teacher Mentor and Administrator, read a
classroom management book.
• Strategies for addressing Goal #2: Attend weekly Blackfoot language classes at the Galt
Museum Thursday 7pm February 7th-April 11th.
• Strategies for addressing Goal #3: Attend weekly gym classes, keep a log of my workouts.
C. Indicators of Progress Towards Goals
(How I will know when and if I have achieved my goals?)
• Indicators of Progress for Goal #1: Presence of less interruptions in class, less need for
attention grabbers, evaluations from my Teacher Mentor, Administrator and University
Consultant.
• Indicators of Progress for Goal #2: Regular attendance at Blackfoot language class and
implementation of First Nation, Metis and Inuit foundational knowledge in one subject that I am
teaching.
• Indicators of Progress for Goal #3: Enrollment in a regular gym class, regular maintenance of
gym log.

D. Timeline for Completion

• All goals will be completed from January to April 2019.

E. Summary of Growth and Goals Achieved (Final plan only)

F. Reflections on Professional Growth (Final plan only)