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Electronic Portfolio – Domain IV:  Professional Responsibility

 

DOMAIN IV

Professional Responsibility

 

Teachers who excel serve students’ interests in the larger community and are active in professional organizations, the school, the district, and the community. The components in this domain encompass the various roles a teacher assumes outside of, and in addition to, those in the classroom with students, such as:

            • Reflecting on Teaching

            • Maintaining Accurate Records

            • Communicating with Families

            • Working in Contributing to the School and District

            • Growing and Developing Professionally

            • Showing Professionalism

 

 

DOMAIN 4:  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Description of Learning:

My Domain 4 learning experience is just beginning.  I am learning through my Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education class how reflect on teaching through using data obtained through analyzing teachers.  I am learning on how to reflect on my teaching experience.  I have also learned the value of maintaining accurate records to be able to effectively review student progress.  Through student teaching I expect to learn to communicate with families, contribute to school and district and grow and develop professionally.

The main classes taken within this domain include:

  1. Human Growth and Development Psychology
  2. Educational Psychology
  3. Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
  4. Secondary Physical Education Teacher Education Methods
  5. Assessment Strategies in Physical Education
  6. Introduction to school Health education

Reflection:

I feel that I currently am very professional.  I believe there is always room for improvement and will personally strive to meet and exceed the expectations of professional responsibility.  I am able to reflect on my own teaching and accept feedback from peers and professors.  I believe my business background will help me to maintain accurate records, communicate with families and working towards contributing to the school and district.  I will continue my growth and development as a professional by attending additional classes, seminars and certifications.  I will attempt to stay on top of cutting edge teaching methods and research.

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Plan of Action:

My plan of action will include improving my overall professional demeanor through constant reflection on current teaching.  I will review student records for feedback to improve my own teaching and student understanding of lessons taught.  I will communicate with families to establish rapport, seek assistance from other professionals and participate in school-related activities.  I will show professionalism by dressing for success, acting responsible and using the relevant codes of ethics for the teaching profession.

 

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Last Updated:  October 13, 2008