Commitment
to the profession...
Early Childhood Education
MY E. Portfolio
MAITHA AL HAJERI
Reports
and Observations
Report and observations are important for everyone for several reasons. The first reason is that by getting the feedback we can track our progress over time. another reason is that it helps us identify issues and certain struggles that require improvements (Ron, 2015).
On this page you will get the opportunity to read through my reports and observations across six competencies which are (Click on any of the competencies below to view details):
1-Commitment to the profession
7-Mentor College Teacher Full Feedback 1
8-Mentor College Teacher Full Feedback 2
9-Mentor School Teacher Full Feedback
References
Ron, S. (2015). The importance of observation in early childhood education. Retrieved from, https://www.himama.com/blog/importance-of-observation-in-early-childhood-education?cat1=Leadership&cat2=Management+Tips
ommitment to the profession
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Maitha demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication to the teaching profession. She consistently communicated openly and respectfully with all parents, volunteers, staff and the MCT. Coordinating her time and ideas with mine, she was always open, flexible, adaptable and respectful. She demonstrated excellent reflective practice on her performance. During our feedback sessions, Maitha was able to realistically look at the strengths and weaknesses of her lessons and took feedback well, applying new ideas and suggestions to enhance her development as a teacher and a lifelong learner.Professionalism/Reflection on Practice: Maitha demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication to the teaching profession. She consistently communicated openly and respectfully with all parents, volunteers, staff and the MCT. Coordinating her time and ideas with mine, she was always open, flexible, adaptable and respectful.
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lanning for learning
The teaching you planned for this lesson is in line with the preferred way of teaching phonics and
vocabulary in government schools. However, I would encourage you to consider alternative
approaches which depend on lesson teacher input and whole class work and allow for higher
cognitive engagement for the learners. Examples may include choosing items from a selection and identifying the initial phoneme, finding partners with the same sound, throwing a dice and Ss give words starting with the sound or using phoneme frames. The flashcard task at the end of the lesson required more HOTS so is a good start. You have worked very hard to develop and prepare a range of suitable learning centers. These help to consolidate what you introduced on the carpet in an engaging and creative way. You have organized the adult helpers well so the children are supported again making the center time productive and directed while still being very age-appropriate. You have introduced differentiation making the tasks more meaningful also. Well done!
Your actual plan has a lot of detail in it making it easy for anyone to pick up the plan and deliver
the lesson. You have really thought through all aspects of the lesson. This is excellent work Maitha
and you should be very proud of yourself. J
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Planning for Learning: Maitha displayed considerable knowledge of the subject content. In order to maximize her teaching time, integrated science, math, and literacy into her unit on _” My Weather” _. She used what the students already knew about the topic, to target her questioning and to build upon their developing schema. To support and accommodate the diverse learners in the classroom, Maitha varied her teaching strategies in order to create exciting activities for the students to learn and enjoy. She incorporated songs, co-operative activities, whole group and small group discussions, one to one conferencing, games and a variety of manipulatives to engage and support the students in their learning.
Knowledge of subject content was demonstrated with excellence. In all areas of the curriculum, she incorporated creativity, technological background and questioning skills into all units. She used the computer as a prime teaching tool at every opportunity, including the use of the Smartboard. She provided an assortment of visual aids to support student learning.
According to my MCT's feedback, my strengths in lesson planning is away much more than the weakness. I demonstrated a good lesson plan that was detailed enough to get anyone use it to deliver the lesson again without a word. I found out from her feedback that I had to focus more on the introduction part of the phonics lesson where the delivery of the phonics starts by using strategies that are cognitive engaging. I think that I benefit from my MCT's reflection for future improvements in planning for leaning competency.
anaging learning
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Managing Learning: Maitha established a good rapport with the students in the classroom, creating an immediate connection and a sense of respect. she learned the rules and routines of the class and adopted it as her own. She ensured that the students were aware of the expected standards of behavior by reviewing and modeling desirable student behavior. Maitha was very organized in the planning and preparation of her lessons, thus contributing to the successful delivery and flow of her teaching. She incorporated the teaching of social skills into her daily routines and used positive management techniques that included verbal reinforcement and one-to-one conferences. She maintained a fair and consistent manner when dealing with individual students and praised them for their good behavior.
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mplementing learning
Implementing learning: Maitha established a good rapport with the students in the classroom, creating an immediate connection and a sense of respect. she learned the rules and routines of the class and adopted it as her own. She ensured that the students were aware of the expected standards of behavior by reviewing and modeling desirable student behavior. Maitha was very organized in the planning and preparation of her lessons, thus contributing to the successful delivery and flow of her teaching. She incorporated the teaching of social skills into her daily routines and used positive management techniques that included verbal reinforcement and one-to-one conferences. She maintained a fair and consistent manner when dealing with individual students and praised them for their good behavior.
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ssessments
Assessment: Maitha’s assessments of the students is very good. She demonstrated the ability to create an authentic assessment. She capably prepares unit plans that include expectations, various teaching methodologies and a variety of assessments. She understands the skills that are being taught and is able to accommodate her lessons to reach a wide variety of individuals. Maitha has developed and implemented a range of assessments. She ensures student completion of assigned work and readily assesses student progress.
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eflections
Maitha During our feedback sessions, Maitha was able to realistically look at the strengths and weaknesses of her lessons and took feedback well, applying new ideas and suggestions to enhance her development as a teacher and a lifelong learner.