Professional Commitment.

How do I actively contribute to a broad range of school activities?
How do I reflect on, evaluate and improve my professional knowledge and practice?
 

Contribute to a Range of Activities.

Some extra-curricular activities that I have participated in include;

• In a team framework, I took responsibility for writing a Yr. 11 Psychology SAC at Viewbank College.
• Took responsibility for student groups and marked rolls on Yr. 12 Art excursion to the National Gallery of Victoria at Eltham College.
• Took responsibility for running the shot put event at Viewbank College's Athletics Day.
• Coached the Yr. 11 netball team at Eltham College.
• Attended staff, senior school and Visual Arts faculty meetings at Viewbank College.
• Participated in a PD session on 'Photoshop' at Mullauna Secondary College.
• Attended an Ultranet P.D session at St Helena Secondary.
• Took responsibility for student groups on a Yr. 12 Psychology excursion to Cunningham Dax Gallery at St Helena Secondary.
• Attended and participated in a Middle School 'Call Over' meeting at Eltham College as it was concerning one of the students with SEN I was teaching.
• Spoke to parent tour groups about the V.C.D lessons I was teaching while running my class at Viewbank College.

"I was particularly impressed with how Megan interacted as a professional in all meetings and activities beyond the classroom".


- Greg Lee




"I think Megan is ready for teaching. She has exhibited many positive attributes in which many experienced teachers display".


- Greg Lee

VIT STANDARDS - PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT 8.2 Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to a professional learning community, in a school and in the wider community. 

Reflect on & Improve Professional Knowledge & Practice.

As a teacher, I reflect on my lessons and actively seek feedback from my supervisors in order for me to effectively evaluate my teaching practice.  I believe self assessment is an important aspect of the teaching profession for improved practice. 

Throughout my teaching rounds I have consistently;

• Personally reflected on my lessons, noting areas of strength and areas for improvement.  
  
• Sought supervisors' feedback and advice for future improvement.
• Discussed my lessons with other teachers for their opinions and suggestions. 
• Asked supervisors for written lesson reviews so I am provided with detailed feedback that I can review for my improvement.  

"Megan's growth as a teacher was fed by her keenness for feedback and her thoughtful reflection of this feedback"

- Alex Jack 


"She was able to adapt her practice according to considerations that were discussed".

- Alex Jack

VIT STANDARDS - PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT 7.1 Recognise the value of regularly reflecting on their professional knowledge and practice, and develop strategies for reflection individually and collectively. 

Working Collaboratively.

During a University group presentation, I instructed the tutorial class through my "Descriptive Drawing Activity".

At present I have collaborated with practicing teachers on the following;

• Planning units of work
• Writing Unit 1 Psychology SAC
• Team teaching in Textiles and Studio Arts
• Middle school meetings about student issues in the year level
• Visual Arts faculty meetings
• Constructing lesson resources 
• Writing assessment rubrics
• Displaying student artwork for exhibition on school open nights

I place emphasis on collaborative efforts being the most engaging form of learning for my students, I strongly believe this also applies to teachers in all aspects of our profession.  

Working in a team to brainstorm aspects of schooling that would be difficult for a student with disability.

"Her communication and interpersonal skills with staff have been of a very high standard".

- Deborah Van Urk


"Megan worked alongside a Psychology staff member to design a Psychology SAC".

- Tamara Thatcher

VIT STANDARDS - PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT 7.5 Understand the structures and skills which underpin collegiate practice and demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively within the profession.