A teacher establishes, promotes and sustains

inclusive learning environments where diversity

is embraced and every student is welcomed,

cared for, respected and safe.

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Using appropriate universal and targeted strategies and supports to address students’ strengths, learning challenges and areas for growth; Throughout my courses as well as my practicum I learn many different ways to differentiate and adapt to the way each student learns.

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Pictured is a differentiation assignment I did for my EDTS 234 Tutorial class.

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This assignment was used to demonstrate my understanding of differentiation inside the classroom, and has helped me identify the differences from student to student.

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employing classroom management strategies that promote positive, engaging learning environments; In my third-year practicum I was very proud of how much my classroom management developed. 

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Pictured is a comment left by my mentor teacher, Danielle Martin, on my final evaluation.

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I feel extremely proud of the effort I put into understanding each student, and believe that it positively impacts my classroom management.

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Incorporating students’ personal and cultural strengths into teaching and learning; In my 3rd year practicum I used my student's interests to keep them engaged in my lessons.

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Pictured is a slide I used in a science lesson where I incorporated Minecraft in order to spark interest in students who I knew would have a hard time focussing.

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This student was excited to see that I put it into the lesson, and it prompted a conversation about how plants are important in video games too!

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