PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING GOALS (300-400 words)

Follow the advice given in the EPT329 Guide to Professional Experience Placement and our
Subject Outline, as well as our online modules/face-to-face workshops regarding how to complete
this template.

GOAL AND RATIONALE ACTION EVIDENCE

Goal 1: Professional Knowledge Observe current teachers’ Ask the supervising teacher to
introductions to learning topics provide feedback around the
To improve my introduction to and each lesson. quality of the introductions and
lessons with a focus on student areas for improvement for future
engagement and enthusiasm with Take note of how teachers relate lessons.
the topic. the learning to the students to
best engage them in the learning. Improvement in student
 Standard 3.4 - Select and engagement in learning activities.
use resources. Record techniques and resources (Could be determined by myself
 Standard 3.5 - Use used to begin lessons (for use in or by the supervising teacher).
effective classroom own lessons).
communication. Positive verbal feedback from
 Standard 4.1 - Support Make note of teacher’s passion students on my levels of
student participation. and enthusiasm for the learning enthusiasm, their interest in the
topic and how they project this learning topic and the quality of
Rationale: onto students. learning resources used.
During my last placement,
feedback from lessons taught Write out specific introductions to
outlined that the introduction to topics and lessons and allow
lessons and new topics was supervising teacher to view and
lacking depth and enthusiasm. I provide feedback on this.
would like to develop my
introductory skills with a focus on Practice enthusiastic and
engaging students with the engaging introductions for every
learning topic. lesson taught.

Goal 2: Professional Practice Observe and discuss behaviour Gain feedback from supervising
management strategies already teacher about the effectiveness of
To improve my behaviour implemented within the school. strategies implemented.
management strategies, during
and outside of class times, with a Research positive behaviour Acquire student feedback about
focus on positive behaviour management strategies for the success of behaviour
management strategies. secondary school settings. management strategies. i.e.
informal discussions with
 Standard 4.3 - Manage Discuss their potential individual students.
challenging behaviour. effectiveness, at various year
 Standard 4.4 - Maintain levels, with the supervising Positive behaviour management
student safety. teacher. strategies illustrated on lesson
plans.
Rationale: Implement positive behaviour
In meeting with my supervising management strategies into
teacher for my upcoming lessons.
placement, emphasis was placed
on being confident and capable in Create a behaviour management
implementing behaviour plan with assistance from
management strategies, both supervising teacher.
during and outside of lessons.
During my first placement, I came Practice positive behaviour
across a small number of management for multiple lessons
opportunities to employ minor and age groups.
behavioural management
strategies with no major
opportunities presented. I would
like to be able to positively
manage student’s behaviour to
promote safe learning
environments for all.

Goal 3: Professional Engagement Ask and observe the teaching Written feedback from
strategies and resources utilized supervising teacher on lesson
To expand my understanding and by the supervising teacher and plans.
use of teaching strategies and other teachers, (note down
resources to effectively facilitate effective teaching strategies and Verbal feedback from students on
the flow of learning. why they are effective). effectiveness of resources chosen.

 Standard 2.2 - Content Create in depth lesson plans, Observation of flow of learning,
selection and explicitly noting teaching myself and supervising teacher to
organization. strategies and resources to be determine.
 Standard 3.3 - Use a used.
range of teaching Feedback discussions with
strategies. Implement teaching strategies supervising teacher on lessons
and resource use in lessons taught and the effectiveness of
 Standard 3.4 - Select and
taught. teaching strategies and resources
use resources.
employed.
Practice and explore unfamiliar
Rationale:
teaching strategies at multiple
During this placement, I’ll aim to
year levels.
create the most effective learning
environment for student
engagement, thus facilitating a
flow of learning. During the first
placement, I found it was easy to
teach in the same style with the
same strategies each lesson,
leaving a gap in my teacher’s skill
set. I wish to engage students, to
get them to want to learn each
day. I wish to have a portfolio
with a range of teaching
strategies and resources available
for multiple teaching situations.

Other aims you may have for the professional experience:

Overall confidence in my teaching ability, being able to effectively teach multiple classes at varying year
levels.
To build on my professional teaching portfolio with experience in a range of teaching environments.

Teacher Education Student: Samuel Quick Date: 03/05/2019

Supervising Teacher: Date:

Subject Coordinator: Peter Brabin Date: 4/05/19