Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes, or goals, are stepping stones to being successful in education. As an educator, my learning goals propel me to see areas that require improvement, strengths, and how I can continue to make connections between the endless amount of theories and my practice. These goals also help me to put my practice into perspective by highlighting how I can remain a lifelong learner and achieve the standards outlined by the OCT. Below, I will list all of my learning outcomes – there are nine in total. Under each outcome, I aim to provide you with a summary of all the ways I have met that goal. Each goal can be connected throughout the Blog and Gallery as evidence of achievement.

Learning Outcome 1

Orientation to the Profession by actively engaging in all aspects of the school community to understand the role of all stakeholders in creating and sustaining an engaging, inclusive, safe, and equitable learning environment.

Participating in a Safe Schools recognition and workshop for TCDSB staff.

Working with my mentor teacher to collaborate on inclusive lesson plans, trips, and areas of improvement.

Attending a monthly school assembly for the virtue of the month that honors students.

Learning Outcome 2

Orientation to the Profession by demonstrating a professional manner in keeping with the Ontario College of Teachers Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards of Practice.

April’s block calendar outlining important events that I need to focus on, including family fit night, workshops, assemblies, and lessons.

Attended a professional development workshop for OFSAA coaching.

A list of all assignments I created, taught in class, and assigned to students for assessments of learning.

Learning Outcome 3

Orientation to the Profession by developing relationships with students, teachers, other teacher candidates, school staff, parents, and others.

Encouraging the Grade 7 girls to participate in the robotics event at Madonna Catholic SS.

Working with students at Downsview Park as they play cooperative games.

Helping students plant trees in an initiative to rewild an area.

Learning Outcome 4

Orientation to the Profession by actively engaging 100% of the day in the work of the school to support student learning.

Assisting students during class activities like Scientists in the Classroom.

Teaching a lesson on poetic devices such as alliteration.

Leading family fit night in a yoga routine that supports movement, community, and mindefulness.

Learning Outcome 5

Orientation to the Profession by reflecting on how the school structure (physical environment, committees, extra-curricular activities, etc.) impacts student learning.

Celebrating the virtues of the month and the students who embody these virtues.

Celebrating student culture and experiences by recognizing them in the classroom.

Hanging student artwork outside the classroom to showcase their creativity, accomplishments, and empower students to continue to strive.

Learning Outcome 6

Orientation to the Profession by reflecting critically on the links between theory and practice in Ontario schools.

Conferencing with my mentor teacher on how I successfully achieve planning lessons that adhere to and support the curriculum.

Reflecting on different teaching strategies that I can adopt and use in my teaching practice.

My daily and weekly reflections on my teaching style, lesson plans, and activities and their connections to theories discussed in-class.

Learning Outcome 7

Orientation to the Profession by investigating learning from a micro-level perspective in support of small group and/or individual student learning.

Grading and providing a formal assessment for a mental health project.

My portfolio reflections outlining what went well and what lesson I gained from this experience.

Working with small groups to provide additional support on assignments, homework, and in-class work.

Learning Outcome 8

Orientation to the Profession by observing and reflecting upon the impact of Ontario Ministry of Education policy and/or documentation on learners and the school’s learning environment.

Providing students with math tests that support curriculum goals, assessment of learning, and details into how to proceed next.

Reviewing Ontario Ministry of Education documents to I can familiarize myself with them.

Utilizing the Ontario curriculum documents to create lesson plans that support learning goals and differentiated instruction.

Learning Outcome 9

Orientation to the Profession by observing and reflecting upon the impact of strategies and resources on learners (teacher talk, textbooks, technology, manipulative transitions, success criteria, timing, planning, assessment, etc.)