Rating+Scale



¨ ** Autonomous-Lifelong Learner **, developing a disposition for self-directed, continuous learning which is motivated and guided by a desire for professional development outside the traditional setting which may include challenging situations and involve some element of risk taking; ¨ ** Reflective Practitioner, ** being able to use self-assessment and formative evaluation on an ongoing basis to realistically monitor and value change in educational practice, personal learning experiences, and personal beliefs; ¨ ** Critical Practitioner ** by analyzing current educational theories, research, philosophies, and policies; resulting in thoughtful educational decisions which consider resources, culture, and diverse learning needs in their personal and professional environment; ¨ ** Facilitator of Learning, ** through understanding the educator’s role, selecting and using appropriate technologies to provide a safe, rich learning environment to achieve curricular outcomes while recognizing student autonomy in learning, diverse learner needs, and possible extension of learning outside the classroom; ¨ ** Knowledgeable Educator **, being able to evaluate, select or create diverse learning and instructional opportunities for themselves and their students that are based on relevant literature and assessment data; ¨ ** Supportive Colleague, ** contributing constructively toward enhancing learning communities, supporting members of the community in one’s learning and inquiry, helping to design and evaluate learning projects, and valuing the contributions to learning of others and self; ¨ ** Educational Leader, ** helping others in understanding and using appropriate technology, facilitating learning activities, stimulating and facilitating discussion around educational issues, and being aware of one’s role as an agent of change; and ¨ ** User of Technology ** in one’s personal and professional roles which will enhance one’s learning and teaching.


 *  1.  ****Autonomous-Lifelong Learner ~ I have classified myself as a four in this category. **I graduated from the teaching program in 2000 and I started teaching right away. In my teaching cohort I was one of the two youngest in the program and when I starting teaching it was really my first serious full time job. I knew that I had a lot to learn in terms of :philosophies, managing children, teaching to diverse learners, teaching children with LD’s, children at-risk, English as a Second Language learners, developing successful reading, writing, and math programs, etc. It seemed like mission impossible and I had to quickly figure things out before it would implode onto itself. So I went to every workshop I could find, these included summer sessions, “interviewed” as many teachers as I could, read books, etc. I now feel that I am still a life long learner but I have not spent as much time on professional development as I have with other interests such as gardening. I know my weakness is in the area of technology and this is why I have joined the LTT program. I am excited and petrified of the challenges that this program as in store for me.
 *  2.  ****Reflective Practitioner **~ **I have classified myself as a five in this category.**  I believe that this is an on-going self-evaluation process. I have also found it useful having a peer give input into lessons and teaching practice, as often their perspective tends to be different and this helps to tweak your own practice with a more balanced approach. Often I laugh and cringe at the thought of some of my early teaching experiences/experiments. However, over time I believe that each thoughtful practitioner learns to give and take what they feel is most important to their teaching.
 *  3.  ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Critical Practitioner **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> ~ **I have classified myself as a five in this category.** <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I have been exposed to several educational theories within regular classrooms and special educational settings. I have found it difficult, especially when a teacher is starting their career, to be exposed to many different philosophies and to have the ability to look at them critically and then to make a choice between opposing philosophies. For example, when coming up with programs for children with autism it is difficult to make a decision surrounding programming when the experts do not agree as to how things should be approached. That’s when as a practitioner, knowing your student, one tends to go with their gut and what feels right. But is this best approach? I have also tried to be conscientious of different cultural needs, especially as it pertains to my ESL classes, and the diverse learning needs of my students with learning challenges.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; msofareastfontfamily: Verdana; msobidifontfamily: Verdana; msolist: Ignore; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; msoansilanguage: EN-CA; msofareastlanguage: EN-CA;">4. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Facilitator of Learning **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">~ **I have classified myself as a four in this category.** <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I feel where I lack as a facilitator is with respect to technology. I know that most of my students are more knowledgeable surrounding technology than I am, however, as an educator I want to show them how to use technology for educational needs.

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; msofareastfontfamily: Verdana; msobidifontfamily: Verdana; msolist: Ignore; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; msoansilanguage: EN-CA; msofareastlanguage: EN-CA;">5. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Knowledgeable Educator **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">~ **I have classified myself as a four in this category.** each student is their own entity and needs to be taught in a way that brings out the best in them. As teachers, we are like coaches who must work with the unique dynamics of a team and be able to understand how to get the best from each player. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; msofareastfontfamily: Verdana; msobidifontfamily: Verdana; msolist: Ignore; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; msoansilanguage: EN-CA; msofareastlanguage: EN-CA;">6. ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Supportive Colleague **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> ~ **I have classified myself as a three in this category.** <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I view myself as a supportive colleague as I am always willing to help. However, I have classified myself as a three because it is very rarely that I am able to help a colleague with a technological issue. On the rare occasion when I am able to assist a colleague, I am more than thrilled to help as I know that not only am I helping but, I am also reinforcing my own learning. And I believe that the ‘use it or lose it’ phrase is very applicable when it comes to technology! <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">7. Educational Leader **<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> ~ **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I have classified myself as a three in this category. **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> The view I have of myself as an educational leader right now does not include technology. I have been comfortable showing other teachers how to adapt and assist students with learning challenges within their classrooms. I have also been comfortable sharing new strategies and how it has pertained to students with LD. However, when it has come to assisting students with LD through the use of technology I have taken only baby steps, but this is the area that I feel with be the most beneficial for me as a student services teacher to develop. <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> <span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> 8 **<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #333333; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">. **User of Technology** ~ **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> I have classified myself as a two in this category. **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">The use of technology in our personal and professional lives is not an option anymore, it is a necessity. Therefore, I want to increase my capabilities not only to enhance my own personal use of technology but, to also assist my teaching practices and my students’ learning.