Section 5

Section 5:
Teacher Candidate Reflection

Introduction
This fifth section of the portfolio project is the candidate reflection section. This
section gives me the chance to reflect upon this project and demonstrate how it has
strengthened my readiness to become a teacher. In section 5, the reader will be introduced
to reflections based on my experiences, observations as well as how I was able to meet
Medaille Colleges TEAC claims. I will also demonstrate the areas of strength that will
make me a successful classroom teacher!
Portfolio Project/Teacher Education Learning Experiences

The Masters of Science in Education program through Medaille College has created a
great base and foundation for me to enter the field of education confident with my skills
and abilities knowing I will be a great teacher.
This portfolio project has allowed me to truly reflect on how much I have been able to
do and put together during my short time at Medaille. As I was gathering up my artifacts
it was encouraging and reassuring to see how many lesson plans that I had put together,
and the new skills that I have acquired. However, being a great teacher goes far beyond
having the ability to put together a lesson plan. Its establishing best practices, and
resources that allow you to best support your students. Coming into this program I knew I
wanted to be an educator, however now I am confident that I have developed skills and
best practices that won't simply make an educator, it will make me a great educator!
The knowledge I have acquired in the education program is invaluable. Next, I will be
completing my student teaching and I will face this next obstacle knowing that I have
been armed with so many skills and best practices from the program. I was extremely
impressed that the education program at Medaille is not simply a factual knowledge
based program. There are so many key aspects that were integrated right into our classes
such as technology integration, Culturally Responsive Teaching [CRT], Dignity for All
Student Act [DASA], Common Core Standards and/or Canadian Expectations. Because
of this, I feel more prepared to take on the challenge of entering into the field of
education.
In order to ensure Medailles college graduates are the best, three claims were created.
They are as followed, Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in
their certification area(s) (TEAC Quality Principal QP 1.1). Claim 2: Medaille College
graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through effective pedagogy and best
teaching practices (TEAC QP1.2). Claim 3: Medaille College graduates are caring
educators and have effective teaching skills (TEAC Quality Principal QP 1.3). Due to the
courses and their subject matter, I can say with confidence that I was able to effectively
meet all claims set by Medaille. Demonstrated through my artifacts, it shows that I am
aware of the subject matter. By completing my DASA, SAVE seminars as well as the ECI
535 or Culturally Responsive Pedagogy course I was able to demonstrate my abilities to
support the claim 2, which is support student through effective pedagogy. Claim 3 is
demonstrated with each interaction that I share with my professors, classmates as well as
all the students I interact with.
Readiness to Become a Teacher

The MS.ED program has allowed me develop my skills and confidence in the
classroom. Although I have been fortunate to have several hundreds of hours of
classroom experience through my school placements as well as supply teacher, I now feel
better equipped with best practices to truly support a classroom and their learning needs.
The field of Education course or EDU 504 allowed me to spend many hours in a
classroom completing observations and integrating myself into the routine, where I was
able to gain invaluable field experience. I was able to develop best practices regarding
time management, classroom expectations, classroom planning and signals. I now have a
strong foundation of skills, which will allow me to have a successful classroom and
learning environment. Knowing that technology is forever changing and evolving its very
important to have a strong understanding. Year after year technology is being more
integrated into classrooms, thus its imperative to understand how to use technology to its
full extend. Thankfully, the Technology for the Elementary Classroom also known as
EDU 571 allowed me to further develop my skills and comfort level and learn the endless
benefits that technology, if used, properly can have in your classroom. The course
allowed me to learn various computer-based technologies that are crucial to teaching in
the classroom. I was able to further develop understanding, perspective, competence, and
leadership in the use of hands-on technology and build skills that will enable me to
integrate technology in the classroom. Culturally Responsive Teaching is integral.
Fortunately, ECI 535 or Culturally Responsive Pedagogy allowed me to gain better
understanding of what it means to be a culturally responsive teacher. With focus on real
life issues of diversity that teachers may face in the classroom we were able to analyze
and discuss how to best support students when dealing with issues regarding issues
related to race, ethnicity, class, gender, exceptionalities, sexual orientation,
religion, bullying/cyber-bullying and language. As I enter into student teaching, which is
also known as EDU 577, I have the opportunity to put all my theory into practice. It
consists of placements in grades (1-3) and grades (4-6). I will discover ways to build
lessons ensure I am integrating all of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning
Standards, and the New York State Learning Standards in each of the content areas as
well as the Ontario Curriculum standards. This experience is the final leg of my journey
through the MS.ED program.
Conclusion
This fifth section of the portfolio project allowed me t reflect on the portfolio project
and demonstrate my readiness to become a teacher while meeting Medaille Colleges
TEAC claims. In section 6 I will display my weekly website.

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