Practice-based professional learning

into professional knowledge, insight and experience (Cree and Davidson, 2000). Opening a safe space to challenge previously held attitudes, beliefs and values, allows for a ‘deep learning’ from one another, through dialogue. To critically reflect on different ways of knowing/other ways of seeing can be a rewarding experience. Reflecting on personal values and considering how these might then relate to professional social work values and systemic barriers assists in creating better practice.…

students are receiving quality learning in a productive environment. Reflection is often recommended for teacher to review their practices and make adjustment to their teacher for the benefit of the students. Atkinson (2012) notes that “teacher knowledge scholars find it important that their work make the various sources and components of teacher knowledge visible, and advocate a variety of sources for reflection that inform teachers’ practice” (p. 177). Reflection is based on the work of John…

My overarching learning goal for this semester was to enhance my knowledge and understanding about interdisciplinary communication strategies as well as incorporating the learned knowledge into my clinical practice by November 24, 2014. I have divided this goal into two sub-goals focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication. Each sub-goal consists of four activities that were defined to enhance my learning process and to assist me in achieving the learning goal. This paper will discuss and…

1. Describe five key points you have learnt about the teaching profession in Australia based on insights from the Monday and Tuesday classes this week (including information from the APST & ACARA). One point that I have learnt about the teaching profession is that you must familiarise yourself with each of the individual organisations, unions and departments (and their respective acronyms) that are heavily involved in the Australian education system. It is important to do so because these…

in active learning opportunities that promote the development of critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and performance capabilities. 5L: develops a variety of clear, accurate presentations and representations of concepts, using alternative explanations to assist students’ understanding and presenting diverse perspectives to encourage critical and creative thinking. 9K: Reflects on professional practice and resulting outcomes; engages in self-assessment; and adjusts practices to…

The Frameworks for Teaching evaluates teachers while ensuring teacher quality and promoting professional learning. Danielson spoke of how important it is for an evaluation to be grounded on evidence of a teacher’s quality in multiple areas of teaching. She point out that, “Without such grounding, (in evidence) impressions of teachers’ skills are based entirely on the observer 's’ own idiosyncratic views of teaching and their understandings of what has occurred and what those events mean”…

unit was the differentiation of instruction and assessments. An area of growth for this unit would be to create a stronger behavior management system in order to make the time dedicated to math each day more valuable. A goal for improving teaching practice is finding a way to incorporate and utilize available technology more effectively. This inclusion classroom has a wide range of learners with varying ability levels. In math, there are four…

City University (NJCU). NASP is a professional organization that represents and supports school psychologist to support the learning and mental health of all children and youth (NASP: Standards for the Credentialing of School Psychologists, 2010, p.1). NASP was founded in 1969 to promote the work of school psychologists as they promote educational and psychologically healthy environments for all children and students. It provides standards for ethics and practice, and it is in charge of…

Successful integration in professional socialization requires exposure to multiple influential social opportunities. The disparity in the socialization of the nurse has been associated with adverse outcomes such as turnover rates, attrition, and loss of productivity (Borovies and Newman, 1981). The new nurse is limited to the application of education until professional socialization occurs. One barrier to successful professional socialization is the change in educational platforms…

Joining a professional organization gives an individual the opportunity to network with others, attend conferences, and access to information about the changing field. Membership in a professional organization allows one to network, or meet people in which the relationship can be based solely on non-personal matters. Relationships can be formed in which discussions and learning about the profession are at the forefront. Networking may also allow for connections to others that can assist in…