UJ Teaching Knowledge Practicum Learning Plan

Create a Practicum Learning Plan based on the instructions and using the Practicum Learning Plan template. Your plan should include specific learning goals that are measurable. Create one goal for each of the four categories listed in the template.

Your goals may encompass the following:

Teaching Knowledge (Knowing) could involve: Expanding upon essential professional background knowledge, i.e., theories, concepts, pedagogy, multicultural information, assessments, lesson planning, etc.

Teaching Skills (Doing) could involve: Decision-making, teamwork, professionalism, organization, effective classroom management, in-depth content knowledge, expert use of instructional strategies, etc.

Lifelong Learning (Growing) could involve: Finding inspiration, finding answers, finding resources, reading, writing, and discussing educational topics, etc.

Professional Relationships (Connecting) could involve: Communication, interpersonal relations (students, co-workers, parents, administrators, paraprofessionals, custodians), creating a community, respect, admiration, honesty, empathetic, respectful, leadership, team-member, coach, building trust, etc.

For each of your goals identify the following in the template:

Significance – Why is this important to know? What is the value of this to you?

Action Steps – What are the steps needed on your part to accomplish this? How will you achieve this?

Evidence – What would it look like to have accomplished this? What would know