Course: EDUC 5910 - Applied Professional
Inquiry Research and Practice Portfolio Unit 4
Instructor: Dr. Melissa LaDuke
University of the People
September 27, 2024
Aaron S. Wilson, Sr.
Introduction
Creating a Research and Practice Portfolio that aligns with your [Link]. program requirements involves
meticulous selection and organization of materials.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy focuses on creating a learner-centred environment that promotes critical
thinking, creativity, and collaboration. I believe that education should be inclusive, adaptable, and
reflective of diverse perspectives to enable all students to succeed. My primary objective is to empower
students with the skills and confidence to tackle complex challenges in both their academic and personal
lives
Goals for the Portfolio
The goals for my portfolio include:
Remember the following text:
"Demonstrating Growth: Showcasing my development as an educator through reflective practices,
feedback, and interactive discussion.
Aligning with Program Objectives: Illustrating how my experiences and artifacts align with the
[Link]. program goals, such as effective teaching strategies, and leadership.
Showcasing Best Practices: Highlighting my implementation of best practices in curriculum design,
assessment, and classroom activities.
Artifacts and Growth
Lesson Plans: These demonstrate my ability to design an inclusive and engaging curriculum that
accommodates diverse learning styles and needs, aligning with the goal of effective teaching strategies
and student differentiation.
Collaborative Projects: Evidence of leadership skills and my commitment to collaborative learning, which
supports the program’s emphasis on community.
Professional Development Workshops: Participation in these workshops reflects my commitment to
lifelong learning and my ability to apply new knowledge to enhance student learning experiences.
Through these artifacts, I aim to illustrate my growth as a successful educator, demonstrating alignment
with the [Link]. program’s goals while emphasizing my dedication to creating an effective learning
environment.
The 5 goals of the [Link]. program are:
1. Ensure that appropriate curricula are available for learners by establishing learning goals and objectives for
the classroom. Identify the instructional needs of individual learners based on their developmental profile
and personal contexts. Additionally, select, adapt, and create curricular materials that meet the instructional
needs of individual learners. Understand the impact of assessment on curriculum and its relationship to
curriculum design within my international school. For example, "Classroom Management That Works" by
Marzano.
2. Create an effective learning environment by:
Setting up the classroom in ways that comply with regulations, support teaching, and encourage both
individual and group learning by creating a friendly environment that celebrates diversity, teamwork,
respect, and accountability, and integrates technology to improve teaching and learning.
3. Utilizing teaching methods that aid learning by developing plans that direct teaching decisions, teaching
activities, and materials that help students achieve the established teaching objectives, using teaching
methods that encourage a student's analytical thinking, global understanding, and communication and self-
management skills. Providing chances for student-led exploration and the investigation of connections
between different subjects by using instructional technology to create real learning opportunities and
improve teaching and learning exposure to real-world questions and problems that present viewpoints
beyond the student's local experiences.
4. Evaluate and give feedback on student progress and advancement by selecting suitable methods for
evaluating learning and conducting standardized and teacher-created assessments tailored to the student and
the instructional objective. Track the student's advancement based on external and teacher-established
objective criteria and encourage student self-evaluation and self-assessment. Utilize assessment outcomes to
prepare future instruction and offer constructive feedback to students to adjust teaching and learning
activities. For example: “Embedded Formative Assessment” by Dylan Wiliam.
5. Participate in ongoing professional development by considering the influence of their professional actions
on students, the school, their peers, and others in the community of interests. Look for opportunities to
enhance their professional knowledge and skills to meet student needs, and conduct classroom-based
research to improve curriculum and instructional decision-making through international video
conferences in Cambridge, which greatly benefit my school as well.
Conclusion
Through careful analysis, my goal is to present a comprehensive perspective of my instructional approach
and personal teaching identity. This analysis will illustrate how I put my educational philosophy into
effective teaching. The portfolio will not only showcase my current practice but also serve as a tool for
interacting with the broader educational community.
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