Goal

Standard

Action
Plan

Insert your SMART goal here

Which teaching standards do

your gaols line up with? See prac
report standards and indicators.

What actions will you take to

achieve your goal?

Before I visit for the first time:

When I meet my Mentor Teacher:
During observation visits:
Before I start my teaching block:
When preparing lessons:
When teaching:
When planning and reflecting with
my Mentor/Adviser:

To gain confidence in
developing lesson plans
relative to the learning
environment.
3.2 Plan structure and
sequence learning programs.
Plan lesson sequences using
knowledge of student
learning, content and
effective teaching strategies.

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Review my notes on
developing lesson plans
and the OGER
technique to ensure I
have an in depth
understanding of the
processes required.
Identifying strengths and
areas of improvement
from assignment 1 to
assist my learning.
Prepare and practice the
lesson plan at home to
increase my confidence
and identify areas for
concern or improvement.
Research the school and
its context to gain a
broader understanding
of its culture.
When meeting with the
tutor, I will ask if it is
possible to see their
lesson plans to gain
insight as to their
expectations.
Before commencing with
a lesson, I will ask for

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To help students with

challenging behaviours to
become engaged in their
learning.
4.3 Manage challenging
behaviour.
Demonstrate the capacity to
organise classroom activities
and provide clear directions.

Review my notes in
relation to structuring
learning environments
to suit students with
challenging
behaviours.
Enquire as to the
nature of challenging
behaviours with the
teacher.
Observe how the
teacher resolves
situations with
challenging
behaviours.
Discuss with the
teacher the schools
strategies regarding
challenging behaviour.
Being open and
approachable to the
students while still
being clear and
explicit as to my role
and responsibilities as
a preservice teacher.
Structuring learning
environments to be

To gain practical knowledge

and better understanding of
the way IWBs and technology
are used in the classroom.
2.6 Information
Communication technology.
Implement teaching strategies
for using ICT to expand
curriculum learning
opportunities for students.

Go over notes and

resources I have
compiled prior to
professional
experience, to
enhance my
understanding in
relation to specific
uses of technology.
Ask the teacher if I can
come in early to
familiarise myself with
the IWB and become
familiar with the
required resources.
Observe the teacher in
regard to their
practices related to
technology. Reflect on
these strategies with
the mentor teacher in
ways I can best
achieve the desired
outcomes.
Pre plan and practice
before conducting a
lesson, so as I am
aware of any troubles

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advice about my lesson

plan and how it can be
improved.
When teaching I will
spend time reflecting on
my observations to
structure a lesson plan
that is engaging and
informative.

How will you know if you have

achieved your (ultimate) goal?
(One measure will be whether you
carried out each action step, but what
evidence will you have by the end that
demonstrates achievement against
this standard?)

Measure

Planner Document

I will be able to
effectively plan and
deliver a lesson
confidently to the
class.
Feedback from mentor
teacher will be positive
in regard to the
learning outcomes.
Student will be
engaged and extend
on their learning
stemming from the
outlined lesson plan.
Assessment process
will support
development of future
lesson plans in regard
to assessment for, as
and of learning.
Student feedback in
relation to what they
enjoyed or areas I
could improve.

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inclusive and
engaging.
Rewarding positive
behaviours through
positive reinforcement
when students have
showed improvement
in regard to
challenging behaviour.
Students will show
improvement in
relation to becoming
engaged in their
learning.
Students will show an
interest in activities
and experiences
presented.
Students assessment
process will show an
improvement in their
abilities and a greater
depth of engagement
and understanding.
Students will
contribute to
classroom
experiences, feeling
as though they are
valued members of
the class with
something
constructive to offer.

that I may encounter,

such as file size or
incompatible programs
that may hinder the
lesson plan.
When teaching remain
calm and be prepared
with a plan B in the
event of technology
failure.
Students will be
engaged in the
learning experience.
The lesson will go to
plan and the mentor
teacher will be happy
with my lesson.
I will become more
confident with the
different uses of
technology in the
classroom.
I will have met my
desired learning
outcomes at the
conclusion of the
lesson.
The resources I used
were effective and
compatible with the
schools requirements.
At the end of the
lesson all technology
is still working,
showing I have not
broken or corrupted
anything.

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Timeframe

Timeframe within which the goal

will be achieved

List ways that support people

can help you to achieve your
goals

Within 25 days professional

experience.

Support Required

Reflection

Planner Document

By being open and

accessible, offering
constructive criticism
where and when it is
required.
Providing information
to scaffold my
knowledge in relation
to constructing lesson
plans.

Within 25 days of professional

experience, but showing
improvement on a weekly
basis.
Sharing knowledge
and strategies specific
to the individuals
challenging behaviour.
Stepping in and
supporting me when
required to avert
escalating behaviours
if and when they may
occur.
Offering school
policies regarding to
behavioural
management
strategies.

2 weeks after starting

professional experience.

Demonstrating and
explaining new
techniques that I may
be unfamiliar with.
Be patient and
understanding in the
event of a technology
melt down.
Supplying information
related to issues that
may arise in relation to
software updates etc.

What WAS achieved? How?

What was NOT? Why?
Future plans????

Professional Experience 1

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