Educators contribute to the profession
Teaching, and learning, do not happen in isolation. I believe in the collaborative, generous nature of teaching. I think it is vital for educators to embody Standard 8 whenever they have the opportunity.
I have been fortunate enough to have a number of educators adhere to this standard, volunteering their time to present to myself and my colleagues for many of our classes. I have also been fortunate enough to have two incredibly generous educators take me under their wings as my coaching teachers in both EDUC 391 and EDUC 490. I hope one day to contribute back, and take on practicum students as well.
While I am not a certified teacher yet, when the opportunities present themselves, I have made attempts to contribute to the profession.
Exemplars:
BEd Program Renewal — consultation with Dr. Susan Crichton PhD. from UBCO. I was a part of consultation process. In Oct 2019 the program was approved by BC Teachers Council. It will implemented in fall 2020.
Helping out at the 2019 University of Northern British Columbia Bachelor of Education Orientation
My EDUC 460 group members and I sharing our Beaded Timeline — a localized timeline of Indigenous history — with both Second Year cohorts
Exemplars from EDUC 491 Practicum:
29 Jan
- Shared resources with my colleagues in the building (assessment tools for HUM 8 Middle Ages Unit)
4 Feb
- Sharing resources with colleagues
20 Feb
- Observed triad member, taking notes and giving feedback
21 Feb
- Observed my other triad member, taking notes and giving feedback
28 Feb
- Sharing resources with triad members