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Student Name: Wafa Ali ID #: H00357601
Introduce the PDP setting:
All teachers must have a professional development plan (PDP) to work hard, and diligently activity to achieve the goals that they set. A
professional development plan (PDP) is a plan that consists of an outline of what you aim to achieve and what steps are you going to take to
improve your workplace skills and subsequently reach your goals. Furthermore, Kristin Guzder (2019), states that a professional development
plan is a documented record of an individual’s career aspirations and progressions. Applying PDP in schools’ systems results in many positive
outcomes. First outcome is retention, where teachers feel supported and valued which gives them the motive to stay. Second outcome is allowing
teachers to develop new skills and enhance their old skills. The third outcome is having a collaborative environment, where teachers can
exchange techniques and ideas to learn from each other. As for the last outcome of PDP is the most valuable one, when teachers reflect their
knowledge and skills on their students to help reach their own potential (Benefits of Professional Development, 2016).
Furthermore, according to Clark, D. (2016, September 22),” Your development as a leader is a long-term investment that requires not just time
and effort, but careful planning. If you make your professional resolutions with a clear understanding of how you’ll advance your learning,
connecting, and creating goals, you’ll be well ahead of the pack by this time next year.” However, the strategy of the PDP to support individuals
with their educational, career and professional development a dynamic process - an iterative cycle of critical reflection, planning, implementing,
monitoring, reviewing and evaluating Used in a variety of contexts formal policy education system. Finally, the PDP its help you to support and
enhance your professional development plan, career development and take ownership of it an opportunity to help you develop and reach your full
potential as an all rounded. Hoover, A. (2015).
My professional development plan is to always work in progress myself. It must grow and change over time and reflect where I currently stand
in my professional life. In this semester I will work on time management to be able to finish the lesson on time. Secondly, Students behavior to
use reward and punishment. Thirdly, formative assessment to make sure if the students understand the lesson. Fourthly, positive feedback to
motivate students for what they have done to feel proud about themselves. Finally, improving my teaching skills, using different teaching
strategies and have classroom management. Furthermore, to achieve my goals I will apply this strategy from semester 7 until 8 then I will not
face any difficulties because of my practicing it on a daily basis. Moreover, there is a quote motivate me according to Pablo Picasso said “Our
goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There
is no other route to success.” This means if you do not have a plan for your goal, you will not reach it unless you write your goals and plans
and strongly believe in them, you will cross the path of success. You have to set a plan for your goals and believe in them. Like Roy T.Bennett,
Said “Live the life of your dreams when you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and
setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.” In this semester I am
so confident that I am on the right path and also confident that I can overcome my weaknesses in some specific areas with support from my
MCT and MST also my friends and other sources, and I will also try to use my strengths to control my weaknesses. Justify your professional
development goals for this semester
Previously stated development needs Skills you Personal Needs of the setting Comments:
personally know development
MCT MST recommendation you need to interest
recommendation develop
Professional
Development Target
(aligned with TP
competency) Planning and organizational skills
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This is the timer that I used in each activity.
Sometimes incorporates
formative assessment After each lesson Diversity Activates
(questioning, tasks & Give the students In formative Questions
observations) Formative assessment Quizzes
assessment Lesson reflections
Professional
Development Target
(aligned with TP Assessment
competency)
Data collection
tools to be used to Student’s records of grades in quizzes and class participation.
provide evidence Give feedback while grading homework.
of the success of
the action
Sharing results of classroom games.
Evidence (after Use the Padlet in see the kids work. I have created a Padlet that consists of three
implementation) levels with different activities. I divided the three levels depending on the students’
strengths. The highest group is called Earth, the middle group is called Sun and the
lowest group is called Mars.
apply Live work sheet according to the student’s group or level.
Send the link in the end of the lesson and assess their understanding.
Give a positive
Providing
feedback while they’re - - positive
Rewards
done with their task verbal reinforcement.
environment
Professional
Development Target
(aligned with TP
Interacting well with students
competency)
Evidence (after -
implementation)
When I did this, I notice that the pupils are attend my class more
than my MST we were period review. I was so glad.
Previously stated development needs Skills you Personal Needs of the setting Comments:
personally know development
MCT MST recommendation you need to interest
recommendation develop
Watch movies in
English.
Pronunciation -
Improve my Start a vocabulary book
Practice how to
pronounce the English to feel of useful words.
word before I teach confidents while Have conversations in
I’m teaching English.
Practice
Talk to your classmates
in English when you are
not in class.
Professional
Development Target Good at Communication
(aligned with TP
competency)
Concise Reflections & actuality
Goal 5: Improve my English Language Skills
Action 5: 1. Plan your learning. While I was teaching online, I tried
(Learning any language just doesn't happen. You need to make time for that and in my free time to learn new
plan how and when it fits in your life. Moreover, try to spend five to ten minutes English vocab and repeat the word
every day reviewing your vocabulary or doing an exercise it will help you improve daily with my friends and family to
your level. Nik Peachey(2014, December 19). not forget it also when I’m
teaching this strategy helped me to
2. Use the language for something you enjoy. stick it in my mind. Sometimes I
(You will be able to learn more quickly if you actually use the language as you learn don’t have time, because we have
it. There are many ways to do this, but one of the best ways is to do it with something work with our project. Also, I tried
you enjoyed. Whether your hobby is travel, sport, music, fashion, art or even reading to watch movie without subtitle
the news, try to do it in English. Nik Peachey(2014, December 19). that help me to develop my
Revise your vocabulary. As Nik Peachey(2014, December 19) said “Increasing your listening also to understand what
vocabulary is one of the fastest ways to improve the level of your English. In order to
they are said who they pronounce
remember the new words you learn during the your English lessons, you must review them
the word. The application that I
regularly. Start by checking through new words 10 minutes after each lesson, then 1 hour,
than 1 day and then 1 week. This will help you to remember more of your vocabulary. That’s
used, there is account in twitter
help me to Improve my pronunciation.( To Develop my self-confidence when presenting or asking @abdul_amri he tweets a lot of
questions in seminars, by improving your English pronunciation). At the independent level learners can useful things to learning English
practice pronouncing different English sounds, such as long and short "I" sounds. 7 Ways to Improve your and videos. There are also 3 apps I
English. (2017, February 07).
used it called Grammar, Step
1- Don’t worry about mistakes.
English (Build your vocabulary).
Lastly there are a lot of website
This is the important thing, that most of us feel shy to speak other language because feeling
embarrassment if we make a mistake. I’m of kind this people I do not like to speak in front of that will help me to improve my
anyone, because I do not speak English fluently. This thing it is hindering me in my life. English. I will be always kept
Moreover, from the first TP I was unconfident I totally felt like I cannot do it , I don’t know learning English until l achieve my
what I will do how can I speak an English explained to the students I really was under stressed level goal
but now I change I learn from my mistake its fine with me if I said wrong word in front if
everybody I practice every time before I will taught lesson what I will say if there is a wrong
word I repeat the word to pronounce it well. In this way I feel more improvement. As Nik
Peachey(2014, December 19) said “The best learners take risks with the language and try to
express themselves even when they don’t know the exact words or grammar. If you don’t
make those mistakes, then they can’t help you improve.
1-Ask from my MST and MCT programs or website , books can help me to
improve my English.
2-Apply the strategies that I learned by practicing and how to pronunciation the
word correctly .
3-Communicate with my friends and my students in English.
Data collection
tools to be used to 1- Photo of application that will improve my English skills.
provide evidence
of the success of
the action
Evidence (after
implementation)
Managing learning
Competency:
Goal 6: Use an online differentiation strategy to motivate the kids by using ClassDojo and giving them certificates.
Rationale: To manage the classroom and kids’ behavior by using an online strategy to make the students’ excited to participate all the
time such as ClassDojo “points” and giving them certificates.
To control the classroom behavior in the beginning of the class tell the kids raise their hands before they open the mic if they have
questions or they need help.
Final
Reflection The first thing in teaching, teachers most encourage all pupils to help you build classroom rules, as you’ll generate more buy-in
than just telling them what they’re not allowed to do. Moreover, it will be reminding the kids of classroom rules in the
beginning in each classes, will help them to follow and memorize it perfectly.
Now days, the teaching is changing to online learning is not in "real classroom" that you can’t see your student face to face.
That because during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this case, the teacher must have to think how they will inspire the kids and
motivate them in online teaching. The virtual, is a dynamic place exploding with activities and new ideas. The way that
educators vary the format of instruction through engagement strategies is critical. Most importantly, an active approach to
increase engagement during instruction benefits all students. Teachers should think a variety of methods for students to
interact with the material being taught. If the kids see there is a rewards and positive feedback and his/her follow the teacher
instruction will have points in Class Dojo, certificate.
For example, I used an online tool such as ClassDojo to give them points as a reward when they show a good behavior or take
points when they show bad attitude as negative reinforcement. This strategy is so effective as the parents are known of their
kids attuited in the classroom.
"The rewards help students remember the classroom rules and commonsense manners," Reward systems that work: What to
give and when to give it! (2017, March 20).
This distance learning is the perfect time to explore and plan. and find other strategies will inspire teacher to think creatively
about how they can engage students in meaningful learning online activities. Online engagement of students during online
classes is a real challenge. These strategies have many effective impacts such as managing the students during vertical
classroom and control their behavior.
Implementing Learning
Competency:
Goal 6: Make the students engage by using different way of online teaching strategies for example: PowerPoints, Videos, Kahoot and
Nearpod, Padlet.
Rationale: I will enhance my applied teaching skills through the use of online teaching strategies such as online teaching tools for
instance: Padlet, PowerPoints, Kahoot and Videos, Nearpod.
Proposed Take permission to use different tools for teaching the pupils from my MST.
Actions Read articles or search in google about how to apply the gradual release model strategy in the online lessons.
Create lesson plans based on the gradual release model strategy where the responsibilities of the teacher gradually diminish
until the students can do their work alone MiddleWeb, B. B. (2020, November 22).
Using website with many games to engage the pupils in learning and apply it in online classroom.
Create high-quality PowerPoint with fun games to encourage the students to participate.
Create Kahoot to assess the kids in a fun way and apply it in online classroom.
(Achieving high levels of classroom productivity means making sure students are interested in and invested in tasks that
develop higher order thinking and problem-solving abilities. Watanabe-Crockett, L. (2020, February 18).
Date Action taken and Evidence Reflection
Final As we know the virtual learning is not like face-to-face classroom, we all like to see our kids Infront of us so we know
Reflection closely that they are understand and there are a lot of things to do instated of online teaching. The pupils they don’t enjoy
sitting listening to the teacher’s and watch a boring PowerPoint. The good thing that we can change the situation in creative
things, I will be creating engaging and fun lessons for them. The pandemic will not stop us to create interring things for our
kids. This is our responsibility as a teacher to do our best for the students.
The purpose of applying these new educational tools is to encourage students to learn and have fun in the classroom.
In my teaching practice, I used different tools in each lesson to engage them. The most strategies that I like is when they use
their hands (fine motor skills) it’s when kids learn by doing. Instead of simply listening to a teacher or instructor lecture about
a given subject, the student engages with the subject matter to solve a problem or create something.” Some children learn
best by listening to a parent or teacher speak. And some children learn best by reading and writing about something. These
are called visual, auditory, and reading/writing learning styles, respectively. But there is a fourth learning style that is easy to
overlook: Kinesthetic learning, which is a fancy way of saying “learning by doing.” Martin, L. (2020, August 21). At this stage
of a child’s life, it’s important for parents and teachers to encourage hands-on activities that will challenge their child to learn
through doing.
Reflection
Competency:
Proposed Create lesson plans for kg2 such as English, Math and science.
Actions I will write a reflection with the pros and cons that I notice after each lesson.
Try to improve the cons after each reflection that will help me to focus on my weaknesses and try to develop to reach my
goals. Note what went well, and what could have been better.
How to develop great teaching skills. (n.d.). Retrieved February 15, 2021
Gather all my MST’s feedback.
Discuses with my MST how to improve my weaknesses to develop it.
I will write a lesson and teach the pupils. After each lesson, I start write
After each lesson, I will write a reflection. reflection about what
The reflections its going be about what happened in the class, what is the strengths and happened in my lesson.
weaknesses and how I will improve my lesson. Contain what is the strengths
and weaknesses of my lesson.
Here is an example: Finally, I mention my problem
and how can I develop it for
the next lesson and there are a
lot of way to fix it my
weakness in different ways.
Final
Reflection The virtual learning, it was in the beginning hard for me because it’s something new. I was wandering how can I know if I was
doing good or not. When I decide to write reflection in every lesson, I done form it will help me to learn from my mistakes and
develop my lessons.
“We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.”- John Dewey
The advantages and disadvantages of my lessons let me think what happened in the class and helps me to set next plan. After
each lesson I shared my weaknesses that I figure out with my MST to has any ideas how to develop my lessons.
My MST feedback is also very helpful. When I don’t notice that I did something wrong as I am in a rush during teaching, but
she observes me and tell me my mistakes that I don’t notice.
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