Engage in Professional Learning
6.1 Identify and plan for professional learning needs
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
I regard myself just as I do my students, a lifelong learner. I continually commit to reflective practice and professional renewal and plan to throughout my career. In an ever changing world, with new updated advances it is important to develop and grow within the profession I am in. I aim to take proactive steps to target areas of challenge and gaps in my knowledge and skills. It excites me to learn new things and to take given opportunities to progress to become a better teacher for my students.
Already I have participated in a number of professional development programmes through placements within schools, within courses at university, as well as outside of the course. Some include
I have also attended numerous staff meetings, moderation meetings and staff level meetings to reflect on the practices within schools. I have been a part of the planning and hosting of a school STEM day. Also I have been involved in class excursions, sports and athletics carnivals and I am due to take part in a week long interstate camp to Sydney and Canberra.
Another aspect of professional learning that I believe is essential is reflective practice. Reflection is a powerful skill as a teacher. It actively encourages us to reflect on what happens in the classroom and notice positives, negatives and what we can alter to improve practices. Throughout my placements I have taken the time to reflect continuously, and I have noticed how enormously this has helped me grow. I also seek guidance and advice from my colleagues with every opportunity I can. Working closely with my mentor teachers I have always sought honest feedback. I have been fortunate enough to have mentor teacher discuss different aspects of my teaching with me and point out areas to improve, whilst offering possible ideas and solutions. I appreciate this opportunity and always apply any feedback given to me.
Already I have participated in a number of professional development programmes through placements within schools, within courses at university, as well as outside of the course. Some include
- Implementing iPads in the classroom
- Strategies for teaching mathematics
- Classroom profiling
- Australian curriculum implementation
- ASOT (Art and Science of Teaching) training
- ‘Eye can Spell’ programme
I have also attended numerous staff meetings, moderation meetings and staff level meetings to reflect on the practices within schools. I have been a part of the planning and hosting of a school STEM day. Also I have been involved in class excursions, sports and athletics carnivals and I am due to take part in a week long interstate camp to Sydney and Canberra.
Another aspect of professional learning that I believe is essential is reflective practice. Reflection is a powerful skill as a teacher. It actively encourages us to reflect on what happens in the classroom and notice positives, negatives and what we can alter to improve practices. Throughout my placements I have taken the time to reflect continuously, and I have noticed how enormously this has helped me grow. I also seek guidance and advice from my colleagues with every opportunity I can. Working closely with my mentor teachers I have always sought honest feedback. I have been fortunate enough to have mentor teacher discuss different aspects of my teaching with me and point out areas to improve, whilst offering possible ideas and solutions. I appreciate this opportunity and always apply any feedback given to me.