I never did get to follow up to see how their meeting went if they met at all. If they did end up meeting I expect that they facilitated a brainstorming session for solutions. With confidentiality being maintained throughout the process, ensuring a discreet handling of the concerns and an effort to create a positive working environment for all involved.

Although I wasn't there for the end result, I can rest assured that I acted ethically & maintained the integrity, credibility, and reputation of the profession, as a TC.

I have a special place in my heart for special education. I believe in removing any barriers that may be in the way of students learning and offer supports to help them be the best learner they can be.

In each lesson I try to include:

1. Multiple means of Engagement that enables students to be purposeful & motivated

2. Multiple means of Representation that enables students to be resourceful & knowledgeable

3. Multiple means of Action & Expression that enables students to be strategic & goal directed

This includes information that is presented in a variety of ways such as visual- information displayed on the white/SMART board, auditory- spoken instruction, and kinesthetic/tactile- by students getting students up and interacting with one another and working on hand-on projects/activities.

Regular communication between parents and teachers is essential for fostering a positive and supportive educational environment. This collaboration positively impacts a child's academic success by providing parents with insights into their child's progress and learning needs. Behavioral and social development also benefit, as open communication allows for concerns to be addressed and promotion of positive behavior both at home and in school. Early identification of potential issues is can be facilitated, enabling timely intervention and support. By having regular communication, consistency in expectations is achieved. Individualized learning approaches can be developed based on a better understanding of each child's unique needs and learning styles. Through doing this, positive teacher-parent relationships are established, fostering trust and collaboration for effective problem-solving. We believe, this regular communication contributes to a positive school culture focused on the child's overall well-being and success.

Effective planning is a keystone element of our program. This is evident both in course assignments, and the paperwork we prepare and submit for our practicum experiences (one of which I have attached). Our course material teaches us that effective planning is critical for inclusive teaching. The most effective lessons I delivered were those that provided students with experiential learning, and the ability to make choices.

I feel the attached unit plan is a piece of evidence that showcases how each of these elements is evident in my own teaching. Many lessons involved students discussion of ideas for engagement, but others (such as talking about lift force to counteract gravity) required some direct instruction. Students were able to complete and receive feedback at multiple times in this unit via their experiment sheets, which is the same for the final product which they were assessed on. I also thought this unit made an inclusive learning environment for students, as so many materials were hands on; my final assignment had students independently researching and constructing different paper airplane designs, and conducting an experiment to determine which counteracted gravity most effectively. All this was done with little assistance from myself, as I had practiced similar steps with them throughout the week. My TM had me assess these and create a report card line to go on the student's report cards, which gave me a direct involvement in the reporting process.

While I would change things to improve this unit, I am proud of it as a piece of evidence that I as an educator am capable of effective and inclusive planning, instruction, assessment, and reporting.

Luke

I hope all of us have learned how crucial the role of the educator is in moving towards reconciliation. While the steps we take may feel small, such as using the medicine wheel, designing lessons according to FPPoL, or implementing talking circles into our classrooms, it is crucial that each of us takes those steps. It is equally important that each of us continues in those steps, because as we grow more confident we will be able to take larger ones. Our students will not know the story that many of us grew up hearing: the story of Canada being explored for the first time by brave individuals. Our students will learn that Canada's story began long before any explorers arrived, and how the story is still continuing today.

I believe it is critical that all educators participate in this work. By developing a holistic understanding of the past, our students can better understand the present. We can all do a good thing in the world by showing reverence to the values, language, and culture of those who have lived on this land for so long. In this way, we will all contribute towards truth, reconciliation, and healing.

Luke

 Another way I demonstrated this value in my last practicum was having a student in my class who was on an IEP. Student A often works alongside an education assistant but has demonstrated difficulties when it comes to handling their emotions in-game settings or when the content may cause problems. Recently, I was preparing a Jeopardy slide show on Underground to Canada and wanted to find a way where I could still include student A in the games which will take place in the unit. For example, we found ways the student could be the game show host, where they would not have to choose to be on either side but instead take part in leading it.

As a teacher candidate, I prioritized gaining a solid understanding of the curriculum as my teacher mentor would work one-on-one with me to find the best teaching content. The time I would spend with my teacher, mentor, and class would also give me a strong understanding of how I can continue to grow in the area. When it states, "Educators cultivate their values, beliefs and knowledge of Canada's democratic and inclusive society, it supports the idea that educators job goes beyond just knowledge acquisition. As a future teacher, let's share the essential values of inclusivity, compassion, and empathy.

In my next practicum, I incorporated group discussions, collaborative projects, and interactive activities that encouraged students to share their perspectives and learn from one another. This intentional focus on interpersonal skills aimed to create a classroom culture where diversity is normalized and students can build a strong understanding of one another.

While researching engaging ways to connect students to math, I found an article called Bringing Math to Life: Provide Students Opportunities to Connect Their Lives to Math, and it goes into detail about the positive effects when teachers connect the student's life to math. The article would state the following, "Karen Scales' (2000) study of using math journals in a third and fourth-grade classroom, she conveyed that positive outcomes from journal submissions included the benefit of witnessing a student's understanding of the mathematical concepts being taught, their attitudes toward the concept and their reflection or self-assessment of their learning." The article also states that using math journals would allow the teacher to alter the lessons when they see many students struggling in the unit where the class would be. Making math more engaging for students is essential for those who may get anxious about math.

We all believe this is important to honour in the future to keep the workplace healthy for yourself and as a reminder that being a new teacher is complex and will present challenges. Our team also believes that when teachers work in collegiality, it provides a safe and inclusive place for all students inside the school.

While researching this topic, I learned that there has been a shift in what technology in the classroom looks like now. For my generation, I was taught how to use technology. Learning how to type is an example of this. For current students, there is a greater emphasis on learning how to use technology for learning (Appova et al. 259). The same authors also state that professional development (lack of) is one of the major barriers for technology integration in classrooms, noting that there is a gap between available technologies and teachers' actual usage of technology.

I am grateful to have been exposed to assistive technologies such as google read and write in this program. I want to continue to learn about how technology in the classroom can enhance student learning.

Luke