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Professional Learning Summary

Megan Klomp Current Employment Information
018007 Sacred Heart Primary Full-time Temporary

Report for 2020 registration year

Total Hours Submitted for Registration Purposes: 20
Total Hours Recorded: 26

Accredited Programs
Program Name Standard(s) Covered Hours Submitted for Program Provider Date Completed
Registration
Purposes
1 Cricket - More than 1.5, 2.1, 6.3 3 Cricket NSW 5/08/2019
just a bat and ball
sport
2 Defining learning 1.2, 3.1, 3.3, 5.2, 5.5 5 Sacred Heart Primary 31/01/2019
skills and assets at
Sacred Heart
3 Understanding and 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 6.4, 2 (CE) Religious 22/08/2019
Teaching the Power 7.4 Education and
of Parables Curriculum Services
4 Voting in my 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 2 Australian Electoral 9/05/2019
classroom 6.1, 6.3, 6.4 Commission
5 Writing Conferences: 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 3 All About Writers 30/05/2019
The Foundation of
Assessment

Hours Submitted for Registration Purposes: 15

Teacher Identified PL
Activity Name Standard(s) Covered Hours Submitted for Type of TI PL Date Completed
Registration
Purposes
1 Early Careers Day 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 4.1, 4.2, 5 Other Teacher 8/08/2019
4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 7.3 Identified PL

Hours Submitted for Registration Purposes: 5

Optional Information Included in this Report:

Accredited Program Summary(ies)

TI PL Descriptions
Reflection(s) submitted for registration purposes

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PL Verification:

Teacher's Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Delegate's Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________

Delegate's Name: _________________________________________________

Delegate's School: ________________________________________________

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Accredited Programs

Cricket - More than just a bat and ball sport

Summary of Program:
Teachers will participate in an a combination of practical and theory sessions on the different ways in which cricket can
be used as a tool to help improve a child¶s physical and mental wellbeing before exploring different ways to have an
inclusive classroom while teaching PDHPE.

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
Learn new ways to integrate games within sport specifically related to cricket. Prior to this PL i had no idea about how
to teach cricket and I now feel confident in creating a fun and engaging cricket program.
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Strongly Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Strongly Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
The ability to extend a variety of games and activities for students of all abilities.
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Strongly Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
Yes there were games that began at beginner level and were able to be further extended depending on students
ability. The games that they showed us could be manipulated and would be effective skills based activities for a variety
of other sports.
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Strongly Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
This was a very cooperative professional development. Being a team sport you needed to collaborate and
communicated with all member of your team in order to achieve success. I was able to build new relationships with
other teachers during the PL.

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Defining learning skills and assets at Sacred Heart

Summary of Program:
Through an Inquiry approach at Sacred Heart 'We are learners with 'skills' who are utilising the 'assets'. We have a
common language and approach which encourages students to build a growth mindset.

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
Understanding how Sacred Heart is incorporating inquiry learning in their school
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Strongly Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Strongly Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
The toolbox explanation was great
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Strongly Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
Allows me insight into the correct language to use when teaching
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Strongly Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
Allows me to understand the whole schools inquiry learning approach

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Understanding and Teaching the Power of Parables

Summary of Program:
In this seminar participants will be exposed to the power of parable in the ancient world and work with a variety of New
Testament parables and unpack their meaning in a first century context. Participants will engage in activities which will
be directly transferable to classroom.

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
This PL link to further understanding the 3 worlds of the text. By analysing a text 'behind, of and in front' has help
assist my understanding of how to teach scripture.
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
The understanding on the world behind the text. It is important to understand the context of where the scripture is set
and what was going on at the time in order to fully comprehend the text. I have learnt to take the time and consider the
world behind the text.
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
I am able to support students in better comprehending scripture by analysing texts similar to the way we analysed it on
the PL. Looking at the 3 worlds of the texts allows students to better comprehend the messages within scripture.
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
This was relevant as we were required to work collaboratively to analyse the the different gospels. We then
communicated the differences and similarities between the same parable within each gospel.

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Voting in my classroom
Summary of Program:
Learn how to use the voting process to empower students to make decisions while equipping them with a valuable
citizenship skill. Explore a variety of strategies and ideas for teaching electoral education as it relates to the Civics and
Citizenship.

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
This PL linked as I wanted to learn how to implement interactive and engaging lessons on Government.
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Strongly Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Strongly Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
The 2 different types of voting. First to post and preferential voting as iIwas able to conduct both in the classroom.
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Strongly Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
We were able to connect the unit to the world around them as the election was on at the time.
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Strongly Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
All 3 stage 3 teachers attended the PL and we were able to collaborate and ensure that we were teaching the same
content.

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Writing Conferences: The Foundation of Assessment

Summary of Program:
Conferencing is the most powerful aspect of a great writing classroom. Come and learn how to set the climate for
conferencing, and unpack the predictable structure, roles and types of conferences. You will leave armed to lift the
quality of the feedback you can offer each of your individual writers.

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
To provide students with useful and timely feedback.
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Strongly Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Strongly Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
I am now letting the students take control of the writing conferences and ask them where they want to improve. Not
focus on the small things like spelling and punctuation and more the writing techniques they can improve on.
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Strongly Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
Each writing conference is different depending on the student and the text that they are writing. I am letting the
students share their writing with me and when they read it aloud they identify and area of improvement. As I continue
to conference with students they now want to conference with me as they can between identify areas of improvement
and are seeking that feedback.
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
I am still developing in leadership on this area, however i do feel confident conducting writing conferences within my
class.

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Teacher Identified
Early Careers Day

TI PL Description
Early Careers Mentoring. Run by CE

PL Reflection
1 How does this PL link with my learning goals?
This PL helped me to further develop my understanding of the values that i hold as an educator. It allowed me to
reflect on my personal teaching experiences; the positives and negatives.
2 Professional Standards: This PL connected strongly with the Standards.
Strongly Agree
3 Professional knowledge: My professional knowledge has been enhanced as a result of this PL.
Agree
4 What new knowledge and skills have I learnt from this PL?
Being able to share experiences with other early career teachers has allowed me to both relate and learn new ways to
do things. It taught news things for the classroom, the playground, differentiation and other aspects of our job including
engaging with parents.
5 Professional Practice: This PL has developed my professional practice.
Agree
6 What aspects of this PL will I be developing as part of my practice to improve outcomes for all learners? What
evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
It allowed me to reflect on the students in my class who have additional needs. Although the need sin my class are not
overly challenging I was able to reflect on ways that I can further support each student in my class.
7 Engagement and collaboration: This PL has reinforced my professional engagement and collaboration.
Strongly Agree
8 How will I share my knowledge gained at this PL with my colleagues to lead improvement across the school and/or
wider community? What evidence of impact will I have or anticipate having?
It was a very collaborative PL and there were many opportunities for the early career teachers to communicate and
share personal experiences. It is great to listen to others and be there to support one another as well as we are all
going through similar experiences.

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