Competency 11

Competency 11: To engage in professional development individually and with others.

FEATURES

Takes stock of his or her competencies and takes steps to develop them using available resources.
Discusses the relevance of his or her pedagogical choices with his or her colleagues.
Reflects on his or her practice (reflective analysis) and makes the appropriate adjustments.
Spearheads projects to solve teaching problems.
Involves peers in research related to the mastery of the competencies targeted in the programs of study and tothe educational objectives of the school.

LEVEL OF MASTERY

By the end of his or her initial training, the student teacher should be able to:

Identify, understand and use available resources (research reports and professional literature, pedagogical networks, professional associations, data banks) related to teaching;
Identify his or her strengths and limitations, along with his or her personal objectives and the means of achieving
them;
Engage in rigorous reflexive analysis on specific aspects of his or her teaching;
Undertake research projects related to specific aspects of his or her teaching.

I used my reflection journal regularly to review my week and to investigate what parts of my lessons went well and which needed to be changed. Click here to see one of my weekly reflections.

I also asked my CT for regular feedback outside of my formative assessments in order to improve my lessons on a day-to-day basis. I implemented many of the changes that both my CT and supervisor suggested.

Lastly, I attended the SPEAQ conference for my professional development. Here is a summary and reflection about a few of the workshops I attended and what I learned.

I believe I have achieved thorough mastery of this competency.

To see my Competency 11 development in my previous placements, click here.