1.5.8 Professional Development Improvement Plan
January, 2008
Professional Development Improvement Plan
Student Teacher: CANDIDATE 1
The professional semester is an integral and vital part of the total Pittsburg State
University Teacher Education program that seeks to “Prepare Competent, Committed,
Caring teachers.” The experience allows student teachers to apply theoretical principles
of teaching, learning, and apply their acquired knowledge base. When this experience
does not show adequate performance regarding the College of Education Professional
Knowledge Base, a Professional Development Improvement Plan is implemented.
Part I
During the Spring Semester2008 the student teacher will refresh her skills by auditing
CURIN 366 Primary Reading, and CURIN 368 Classroom Management. She will
participate in, and complete all assignments satisfactorily before being returned to the
professional semester in the fall of 2008. She will also participate in school situations
where she can continue to develop her skills. (e.g.: substituting, teacher’s aide)
Part II
The Professional Development Improvement Plan is based in part on the Professional
Knowledge Base or the 68 performance behaviors. Listed below are the categories and
indicator/skills the student teacher needs to review and develop a higher level of skill
before returning the professional semester experience.
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Professional Characteristics
1. Knows and complies with school policies and shares in the general responsibilities and
duties associated with teaching (e.g., attendance, discipline, hall duty). (7)
2. Communicates fluently using appropriate and grammatically correct oral and written
language. (11)
Relationships With Students
3. Utilizes learning activities and personal role modeling to develop enthusiastic learning
attitudes, respect for learning, and positive values in students. (21)
Instructional Planning
4. Develops clear short and long-term instruction plans (e.g. lesson plans, units, and/or
modules) which include objectives, materials, activities, and evaluation techniques based
on the curriculum objectives. (23)
5. Has an up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter and attempts to incorporate diverse
and practical illustrations, examples and applications in lesson material and activities.
(24)
6. Selects materials and activities consistent with the objectives of the lesson and the
students’ prerequisite skills, attention span, and learning styles. (25)
Instruction
7. Conducts class with poise, confidence, and enthusiasm. (29)
8. Insures that lesson materials and information are professionally displayed accessible to
all students. (31)
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9. Communicates clearly to all students the objective and purpose of each lesson. (32)
10. Incorporates individualized strategies for students with special needs (e.g., English as
a second language, learning disabled, behavioral disordered). (37)
11. Conducts lessons at an appropriate pace so all students have the opportunity to learn
the intended objectives. (43)
12. Provides focus on important points and checks for understanding. (44)
13. Accomplishes smooth and orderly transitions between parts of the lesson. (45)
14. Effectively achieves closure to each lesson and/or class period. (48)
15. Provides instruction that maximizes time on appropriate tasks by keeping all students
involved in learning. (49)
16. Encourages and facilitates opportunities for students to think creatively and critically,
to solve problems, and to develop the skills needed to live, learn, and work in a global
society. (51)
Classroom Management
17. Believes in and communicates a well-defined classroom management system. (53)
18. Establishes, teaches, and reinforces classroom expectations rules, routines, and
procedures fairly and with an awareness of cultural attitudes and mores. (55)
19. Monitors and keeps track of all student behavior and activities in the classroom at all
times. (56)
20. Displays consistency in dealing with behavior in the least disruptive manner, utilizing
appropriate positive and negative consequences. (57)
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21. Handles multiple task, intrusions, and distractions while maintaining momentum and
smoothness in the lesson. (58)
22. Understands how to handle unexpected classroom incidents and emergencies
appropriately. (59)
23. Analyzes classroom problems and resourcefully seeks strategies to help develop a
learning environment which encourages self-management, social interaction, high timeon-task, and active engagement. (60)
Part I of this plan is to be evaluated twice during the Spring Semester 2008, once at midterm and at the end of the semester.
The student teacher is participating in, and completing all assignments satisfactorily.
Date reviewed:
Mid-Term ___________________
Faculty: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Signature of student teacher: ______________________
My signature indicates that I have had an opportunity to read and discuss this
Professional Development Improvement Plan.
The student teacher has participated in and has completed all assignments satisfactorily.
Date reviewed:
Semester End ______________________
Faculty: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Signature of student teacher: ______________________
My signature indicates that I have had an opportunity to read and discuss this
Professional Development Improvement Plan.
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Part II of this plan is to be reviewed before the beginning of the Fall Semester 2008. The
student teacher and the field supervisor will review this document to discuss the
expectations of satisfactory rating and performance on the above mentioned
indicators/skills as well as the rest of the 68 indicators.
Date reviewed: _____________________
Faculty: ___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Signature of student teacher: ______________________
My signature indicates that I have had an opportunity to read and discuss this
Professional Development Improvement Plan.
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