Engage in professional learning
6.1 Identify and plan professional needs
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning
On the 4th of August 2015, Vicki, John and myself worked together to modify a practical task within the year 9 Science curriculum. I had identified a need to modify this task to make it more relevant to the students and relateble to the real world.
We all worked well together to modify this practical making it easier to teach and better for the students to participate and learn from.
6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning
Throughout the year I have attended a number of Professional Development seminars which are as follows:
- Beginning Teachers Workshop
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Learning how to deal with the stressors of a beginning teacher
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Developing a relationship and building rapport with students
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Learning how to look after ourselves as teachers both mentally and emotionally
- Educating and Managing Boys
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Provided with strategies on how to best deal with and manage boys
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How to create an environment that is safe, supportive, engaing and caters to all requirements