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OSSTF District 11- Thames Valley
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

680 Industrial Road, London, Ontario, N5V 1V1
Phone: (519) 659-6588; Fax: (519) 659-2421; Email: osstf11@execulink.com

District 11 Office

District 11 Office

Information and Professional Development
to Enhance Teacher Performance

The links below are organized in terms of the five domains of the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession to give teachers some ideas for places to go for information and sources of professional development which they could use to enhance their performance or include in their Annual Learning Plans. There are links to Ministry of Education, board and other education websites as well as articles from online professional journals.

In addition, you may wish to check out the Professional Portfolios page for ideas on how to organize evidence of professional growth.

 

Standards of Practice and Competencies

Possible Sources of Information/Inspiration for Professional Growth
Commitment to Pupils and Pupil Learning
  1. The teacher demonstrates commitment to the well-being and development of all pupils.
  2. The teacher is dedicated in his or her efforts to teach and support pupil learning and achievement.
  3. The teacher treats all pupils equitably and with respect.
  4. The teacher provides an environment for learning that encourages pupils to be problem-solvers, decision-makers, lifelong learners, and contributing members of a changing society.
bullet"A Caring, Learning Community" (TVDSB Vision and Foundation Principles)
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Code of Conduct Procedure (TVDSB Policy)
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession (OCT document)
bulletLearning and Relationships: The two are inseparable (article)
bulletMaslow's Theory of Hierarchical Needs -- Alive and Well in the Classroom (article)
bulletEffective Practices Apply to All Teachers (article)
bulletThe Teacher is the Difference (article)
bulletTeaching- An Awesome Responsibility (article)
bulletTeaching Is... (article)
bulletLearning Climate (article)
bulletSafe Schools
bulletThe Power of the Teacher (article)
Professional Knowledge
  1. The teacher knows his or her subject matter, the Ontario curriculum, and education-related legislation.
  2. The teacher knows a variety of effective teaching and assessment practices.
  3. The teacher knows a variety of effective classroom management strategies.
  4. The teacher knows how pupils learn and factors that influence pupil learning and achievement.
bulletMinistry of Education documents:
bullet Ontario Secondary Curriculum Documents
bullet Program Planning and Assessment, Grades 9-12
bulletOntario Curriculum Centre- Course Profiles
bullet Special Education
bullet Ontario Provincial Report Card
bullet Policy and Reference
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Teacher Performance Appraisal (TVDSB Policy)
bulletEducation Act
bulletTeacher Performance Appraisal (Ontario Regulation 99/02)
bulletTeacher Learning Plans (Ontario Regulation 98/02)
bulletHow to Start a Lesson Plan (article)
bulletASCD: Differentiating Instruction
bullet ASCD: (CL)²: A Model of Lesson Differentiation
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement (TVDSB Policy)
bulletASCD: Performance Assessment
bulletTeaching and Learning Methods and Strategies
bulletThe Knowledge Loom: What Works in Teaching and Learning
bulletTeaching to Diversity (Spec. Ed./ESL resources from BCTF)
bulletASCD: Classroom Management
bulletLearning to Discipline (article)
bulletDr. Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching Page 
bulletClassroom Management Tips Page
bulletClassroom Problem Solver Page
bulletWhat is your classroom management profile? (survey + information)
bulletThe Really Big List of Classroom Management Resources
bulletHow To Start School Successfully (article)
bulletThe First Five Minutes Are Critical (article)
bulletDispensing Materials in Fifteen Seconds (article)
bulletThe First Ten Days of School
bulletPowerPoint: Classroom Procedures (article with link to the Powerpoint)
bullet Motivating Students
bulletASCD: Brain & Learning
bulletASCD: Multiple Intelligences
bulletASCD: Constructivism
bulletASCD Education Leadership: What Research Says About Reading
bulletLearning Styles and Learning Theories Page
bulletIntelligence (article)
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Me Read- No, Way! A practical guide to improving boys' literacy skills
bulletMultiple Intelligences (OISE/UT)
Teaching Practice
  1. The teacher uses his or her professional knowledge and understanding of pupils, curriculum, legislation, teaching practices, and classroom management strategies to promote the learning and achievement of his or her pupils.
  2. The teacher communicates effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
  3. The teacher conducts ongoing assessment of his or her pupils’ progress, evaluates their achievement, and reports results to pupils and parents regularly.
  4. The teacher adapts and refines his or her teaching practice through continuous learning and reflection, using a variety of sources and resources.
  5. The teacher uses appropriate technology in his or her teaching practice and related professional responsibilities.
bulletBCTF New Teachers' Handbook
bulletBeginning Teachers' Toolbox
bulletILoveTeaching.com
bulletBenchmarks, Assessments, Rubrics, and Instruction (article)
bulletSummary of Major Concepts covered by Harry K. Wong (article)

 
bulletSpeak with Poise, Power and Pizzazz!!! (article)
bulletRules Vs. Expectations (article)
bulletMinistry of Education Documents:
bullet Program Planning and Assessment, Grades 9-12
bullet Ontario Provincial Report Card
bulletView with Adobe Acrobat Reader Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement (TVDSB Policy)
bulletCurriculum, Instruction, Classroom Management, and Discipline (article)
bulletWith a Little Help From Your Friends (Putting Reflection to Work) (article)
bulletThe Knowledge Loom: What Works in Teaching and Learning
bulletOntario Curriculum Unit Planner
bulletOntario Software Acquisition Program
bulletTeachers and Technology
bulletIntegrating the Internet into Your Curriculum
bullet Best Practices Evident in Good Models of Teaching with Technology
bulletPowerPoint Technology Presentations
Leadership and Community
  1. The teacher collaborates with other teachers and school colleagues to create and sustain learning communities in his or her classroom and in the school.
  2. The teacher works with other professionals, parents, and members of the community to enhance pupil learning, pupil achievement, and school programs.
bullet"A Caring, Learning Community" (TVDSB Vision and Foundation Principles)
bulletTVDSB Professional Development
bulletList of Links to Ontario Subject Association Websites
bulletTeachers Helping Teachers
bulletMentoring Resources (UWO)
bulletMental Health and High School
bulletMind Your Mind (youth and mental health)
bullet Children's Mental Health Ontario

 
Ongoing Professional Learning
  1. The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and applies it to improve his or her teaching practice.
bulletDistrict 11 Educational and Resource Links Page
bulletOSSTF Resource Books
bulletTVDSB Professional Development 
bulletEducation World Professional Development Page
bulletAdditional Qualifications Courses from UWO
bullet Short Courses from UWO
bullet Additional Qualifications Courses in Ontario
bulletThe Knowledge Loom: What Works in Teaching and Learning

 

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