EPT241 Assessment 2 Smart Goals Marking criteria and standards

Student name Ben Phillips Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Resubmit

Criteria SY US
SMART Goals for Goals link to the Australian Professional Standards Goals do not adequately align with the AITSL standards or the
Professional Experience are for Teachers (AITSL) and the learning needs of the learning needs of the teacher education student.
clearly identified. teacher education student.
3 specific and clear goals have been identified, one Three goals have not been identified, or goals do not include one
each from Professional Knowledge, Professional each from Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice and
Practice and Professional Engagement. Professional Engagement.

Goals are written in the SMART format on the Goals are not written in the SMART format. Each goal does not
template provided. include 3/4 sequenced action steps and/or appropriate examples of
evidence which would demonstrate their achievement.
Each goal includes 3 / 4 sequenced action steps and
appropriate examples of evidence which would
demonstrate their achievement.
Correct spelling, grammar General competency with academic conventions. Lack of academic conventions with marked problems with spelling,
and punctuation Spelling, grammar and punctuation demonstrate a grammar and punctuation that disrupt the meaning of the text.
professional standard.
Thanks for resubmitting your goals, Ben. They are a much better fit for the Focus Areas now.

Please incorporate the descriptors I have included in red (as I did for the first submission), as well as anything else in red.

The question specifies 3 to 4 Action steps, and you have written this number for every week, which makes it much harder to complete all your
specified Actions.

I have written some comments, and you are free to incorporate or delete them. I have signed the goals, so they are ready for you to print and present to
your ST for discussion. The ST might suggest changes, or abbreviations.

All the best for your placement. I hope you find it enjoyable and challenging.

Margaret Sewell
 EPT241: Assignment 1: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - SMART GOALS

Teacher Education Student Name: Ben Phillips 11650085 Due (via EASTS) as part of Assessment Item One

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Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
1. Professional Knowledge Goal: How will you know you have achieved this goal? Steps: By When?
1.3 - Students with diverse
linguistic, cultural, religious, and I will have research notes on diverse learning Prior to placement I will research diverse learning strategies and how
socioeconomic backgrounds strategies to guide my own decision making and I can apply them to classroom situations. I will also research my
strategies to engage students hosting school, offered programs and policies
Descriptor: Demonstrate knowledge of At my initial interview with my supervising teacher/ school
teaching strategies that are responsive to representative I will ask for any additional information on policies and
the learning strengths and needs of procedures used at the school so I may familiarise myself with them. I
students from diverse linguistic, cultural, will also ask about the schools’ diversity.
religious and socioeconomic
backgrounds Reflecting on the school’s diversity I will carry out initial research on
Research notes
identified student backgrounds to better understand and ensure I
have a basic understanding of all student backgrounds.
By the end of week 1, I will
demonstrate an awareness of Week 1
student diversity. Using this Throughout the first week I will continue to familiarise myself with
Verbal feedback
understanding, I will develop and school policies and procedures while working to implement them. I
implement teaching strategies that will confirm my understanding via discussion with my supervising
engage diverse learners by the end teacher
of week 4. Success will be measured
Once my ST has selected the classes I will teach in week 4, I will
when ¾ of the class engage in class Focused research on diverse learners that will
clarify what diverse learners I will need to cater to in my classes. I will
discussion and activities including appear in my week 4 classes
then commence more focused research on ways to ensure their
those identified as diverse learners. engagement in lessons and activities, along with any cultural
My supervising teacher’s daily implications I may need to consider.
feedback sheets and my own journal
My recorded observations of how my supervising I will record my observations of how my supervising teacher (ST)
entries will illustrate my use of teacher (ST) uses diverse strategies and my delivers curriculum to ensure engagement of diverse learners.
culturally sensitive resources and confidential student observations. Throughout the 1st week I will also get to know my students,
strategies to engage all of my recording any of my observations. During my shadow day, I will
students. Shadow day notes observe a selected class for the day taking notes on how the
students are best engaged while working to get to know each
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
student. I will ensure these are written after the lesson and are
unable to be viewed by students.

Using both my research and observation notes I will then strategize

Teaching strategy notes with annotations and some teaching approaches I could utilise in class. When time
supervising teacher feedback. permits, I will share these with my supervising teacher to discuss and
receive feedback.

Week 2
With my ST’s input I will commence planning activities and portions of
Written/ annotated ST feedback on planned lessons to be used during week 2. I will also develop and/or evaluate
activities. the culturally sensitivity of all planned resources. In a scaffolded
process I will look to be planning activities by the weeks end where I
do not depend on my ST heavily and taking the lead in their
development and implementation.

Drawing upon learnt and observed teaching strategies to engage

ST feedback on how I performed while leading diverse learners I will practice delivering inclusive activities in small
group activities and assisting in class. Day book group activities including those I have developed with the aid of my
notes and Self-reflection journal entries ST. In my daybook I will record observations and reflections on
students and my own performance to collate into a reflection at the
end of each working day. These I will share in professional
discussion with my ST when opportunity allows.

Drawing upon research and strategies devised at the end of week 1

Draft Lesson plans with ST feedback and any and the learning opportunities I have observed and participated in
adjustments made week 2, I will commence creating lesson plans for weeks 3 and 4 that
engage all students. These will be submitted to my ST for review and
feedback. Based upon ST feedback, I will then make necessary
adjustments.

Mid placement review

Written feedback
Week 3
In week 3 I will continue to lead class activities with the guidance of
my ST. I will look to deliver engaging lessons using culturally
Verbal/Written feedback from ST sensitive resources and teaching strategies that hold the interest of
all students. Group size and length of activities I lead will gradually be
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
increased in a scaffolded manner in preparation for week 4. ST will
give written/verbal feedback were possible.

I will continue to record my observations in my day book and

recording an end of day reflection.

Journal entries Continue working on lesson plans and daily reflective journal

Week 4
At the end of week 3 or beginning of week 4 depending the time
available my ST and I will do a final review of my Draft lesson plans,
where they will sign off on it to be utilised in a lesson this week.
A copy of my lesson plan with annotations, ST
feedback and my own self reflection of my own Using the draft lesson plan, I will demonstrate diverse teaching
performance and how students reacted to various strategies that engage at least ¾ of the class in discussion and
facets of the lesson. activities. I will supply my ST with a copy of my lesson plan and my
ST will provide written feedback.

At the end of each day in my own time I will write a self-reflection of

how I have engaged diverse learners and any observations I made
over the day. These I will share in professional discussion with my ST
when opportunity allows

2. Professional Practice Goal: How will you know you have achieved this goal? Steps: By When?
3.5 - Use effective classroom
Research and observation notes with the addition of Prior to placement, I will reread the required reading and practice
communication ST’s experiences derived from discussion. exercises for verbal and non- verbal communication outlined in
Descriptor: Demonstrate a range of
module 1 of EPT241. I will research further verbal and non-verbal
verbal and non-verbal communication communication strategies and in the 1st week I will share my research
strategies to support student and observations with my ST and draw upon their experiences and
engagement. knowledge to begin deriving strategies.

Week 1
By the end of week 3 of my Observation notes. For the 1st week I will observe and take notes on how my ST
placement, I will use clear and communicates in the classroom. When opportunity allows, I will
concise verbal and non-verbal discuss further.
communication skills when
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
interacting with students and Verbal/ written feedback from my ST By the end of the week and with my ST’s permission, I will actively
leading class discussion and participate in class activities and assist students where I can. I will
activity. To do this I will practice use these one on one and small group opportunities to practice both
my verbal and non-verbal communication skills while using and
speaking at home in a mirror, to
modelling appropriate vocabulary and meta language.
my family and in the class
environment. I will record my At the end of each day I will self-reflect on my performance across
speaking to review my progression Journal entry the day. Did the students understand and hear me? Did the
and speak to my supervising strategies I employed effectively engage and assist my students?
teacher on techniques and to
assist in reflecting on my Where possible, I will practice speaking clearly in my current
Voice recordings workplace and at home. I will record my speech regularly to review
performance. To achieve my non-
my progression.
verbal goals, during placement I
will practice using eye contact, Week 2
hand gestures, positioning and
proximity to manage the I will continue to practice my communication skills in group or short
classroom, assist students ST feedback sheet or verbal feedback whole class activities, using open and closed questions to encourage
independently where required and students to expand on answers and justifications and integrating
appropriate meta language into class activities. ST will give
keep students on task. Success
observations where possible verbal or written; we will discuss my
will be measured by my capacity to progression thus far regarding communicating my expectations to the
move around the class and my class.
student’s engagement. I must
check in with at least ¾ of the I will commence creating draft lesson plans for weeks 3 and/or 4.
class during activity and ¾ of my Draft lesson plans with annotations and ST Drafts will be submitted to my ST for review. In the lesson plans I will
students should engage in class feedback annotate how I plan to communicate content and my expectations
during the lesson. I will incorporate opportunities for class discussion
discussion and activity. My
to further develop student understanding and allow me to practice
Supervising Teacher will observe being a facilitator of learning and allowing students to guide
and record my success in their discussion while I manage and acknowledge student responses.
daily feedback sheets and in their I will discuss and seek feedback from my ST for potential strategies
final observations. and then adjust my plan to accommodate my STs suggestions.

Self reflective journal entries and voice recordings to judge my own

Journal entries progression

Week 3
Having applied the suggested changes, my ST and I will review my
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
Reviewed lesson plans teacher annotations lesson plans prior to leading the class. I will also record anticipated
student responses. I will make any further adjustments they feel
necessary and discuss how I plan to communicate and manage my
classroom.

I will lead the whole class in planned lessons that I have created in
consultation with my ST. During these lessons I will effectively
communicate to my class using clear and concise verbal
Final Lesson plans with ST observations relating to communications and use non-verbal strategies to manage my
my capacity to communicate both verbally and non- classroom, deliver content and ensure I am able to engage with my
verbally. students and move around the classroom freely. I will deliver content
including necessary metalanguage using open and closed
questioning and class discussion opportunities.

I will provide my ST with a copy of my final lesson plan for them to

ST written observation and feedback sheets of at take notes on and record suggested feedback
least 1 lesson per day
Self reflection journal entries

Journal entries Week 4

Continue to practice and hone my communication skills

Self-reflection Journal Entries

3. Professional Engagement Goal: How will you know you have achieved this goal? Steps: By When?
6.3 - Engage with colleagues and Week 1
improve practice In the first week I will observe and take notes on how my ST and
Observation notes and feedback from ST other teachers lead class instruction. Drawing on these observations,
Descriptor: Seek and apply constructive
I will discuss and share my thoughts with my ST, where they may
feedback from supervisors and clarify and share their own experiences and knowledge when
teachers to improve teaching practices. opportunity allows .

Throughout my placement, I will By the end of this week and with my ST’s permission, I will be
Verbal or Written feedback on my in-class actively participating in class activities and helping students where I
interact and discuss my performance. Day book notes
performance and observations with can. I will apply discussed strategies with small groups and individual
students. My ST will give me verbal or written feedback on my
my supervising teacher (ST) and performance in class and my application of discussed strategies. I will
colleagues. I will promptly apply ensure that I receive feedback in a professional manner and thank
their opinions and feedback to my my ST for their guidance. I will record any verbal feedback in my day
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
teaching, to better my own book for later review.
performance in the classroom.
Success will be determined by my At the end of each day I will reflect on my performance over the day
Journal entries and any observations I had. I will use these observations and
supervising teachers’ daily
feedback given by my ST and colleagues to adjust my teaching and I
feedback sheets, where they will will share these observations with my ST to gain clarification.
note how I have applied their
feedback to my teaching in a Week 2
prompt and professional manner. I Drawing upon the teaching strategies I had devised in week 1 with
will also work to create Written feedback from my ST on draft lesson plans. my ST. I will create lesson plans for weeks 3 and 4 that utilise the
professional relationships with my discussed teaching strategies. These will be submitted to my ST for
review and feedback.
colleagues.
I will then make any necessary adjustments based on their feedback
Lesson plans with adjustments made
My ST will give written feedback on at least one class per day, which
I will receive in a professional manner, being sure to thank them for
Written feedback of at least 1 class per day their time and guidance. I will apply this feedback to my weeks 3 and
4 lesson plans

At the end of each day I will reflect on my performance over the day
Journal entries and any observations I had. I will use these observations to adjust my
teaching and I will share these observations with my ST to gain
clarification.

Weeks 3 & 4
With my ST, I will review of my lesson plans before delivery. My ST
Final review of lesson plans, annotations, and any will suggest any final adjustments which I will execute promptly in
further adjustments readiness for my lessons in weeks 3 and 4. I will ensure I receive any
feedback in a professional manner and thank my ST for it.

In week 3, I will lead class instruction using my lesson plans with

Completed lesson plans with suggested changes input and direction from my ST. I will promptly apply any feedback to
made my teaching.

In week 4 I will move to independent teaching opportunities where I

Written feedback of at least 5 lessons from the final will continue to implement learnt skills and strategies, I have
2 weeks of my placement. My ST’s feedback will developed with my ST’s written and verbal feedback .
draw attention to my developing skills, my
 Goals: Indicators/Evidence: Actions:
Sequenced steps describing the actions you will take as you work towards
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Observable evidence you will have to show you achieved achieving the goal.
Realistic; Time-framed. (Please include a time Frame such as: Week 1, Week 2 etc…)
the goal
implementation of strategies and how I have Over the course of my final 2 weeks of placement, My ST will
implemented and adjusted my lesson plans and the provide written feedback on at least one of my classes per day.
delivery of content, based upon feedback provided
throughout my placement. At the end of each day I will reflect on my performance over the day
and any observations I had. I will use these observations to adjust my
Journal entries teaching and I will share these observations with my ST to gain
clarification.
Other aims you may have for the professional experience:
- 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour
- 5.1 Assess student learning
- 2.3 Curriculum, assessment, and reporting

I would like to get a firmer understanding of assessment and creating and using marking rubrics. I would also like to learn and apply some strategies for managing
challenging behaviour.

Teacher Education Student __________________________________ Date: ________________

Subject Coordinator: Margaret Sewell Date: 24/6/2020

Supervising Teacher:_______________________________________ Date: ________________

If any negotiated changes were made between Subject Coordinator sign-off and commencement of teaching, please note them here: