Last week at Niagara University was extremely insightful and eye opening as I had the privilege of attending six teacher education conferences from well experienced and knowledgeable educators. These conferences were greatly informative and have helped me to grow as a primary/junior teacher candidate through receiving a vast majority of advice, support and useful resources. Listening to these experienced mentors has helped me feel calmer and confident about what will come my way in my first few years of teaching. These mentors have provided me with guidance, skills and knowledge that will be helpful for when I have my own classroom. All of the teacher education conference seminars that I attended connected to the OCT standard of: Ongoing Professional Learning.
One of the conferences that I really resonated with was Luke Palozzis seminar on Parent-teacher interviews. This is a topic that I feel I didn't gain much knowledge on throughout my two years in teachers' college. Parent-teacher interviews were always something I have felt nervous about, because you never truly know what it will be like until you experience it first-hand. There is no training provided for interviews, however, Palozzi provided us with tips, possible scenarios and do's and don'ts that were really insightful and useful as future teachers. Palozzi's seminar gave us tips on how to stay professional at all times, how to not fall behind and how to overcome specific struggles that could arise.
Having a good relationship with parents is crucial, because when you do make a mistake whether it be a small mistake or a big mistake, there is a good enough relationship with the parents that it won't matter and there is no judgment. You never want to create a relationship with parents where they try to use every opportunity to call you out and get you in trouble. When conflicts or concerns arise, a good relationship with parents can make it easier to address the issue in a positive and constructive manner. When parents and teachers are working together and have a mutual respect for each other, they can work towards a solution that is in the best interest of the student. When teachers and parents have a positive and collaborative relationship, it can significantly contribute to the success of the student.
The second conference that I will reflect on is Jackie Eldridge's seminar on The importance of trauma informed practice. This workshop was extremely engaging and interactive as she had us participate in multiple discussions and activities throughout the seminar. It was useful and interesting listening to scenarios that some of my classmates had experienced in their placements and how they dealt with these situations. One thing I found super helpful was the goals of misbehavior, which included student's goals of attention, power, revenge and inadequacy. Then, we learnt about what that child needs in order to fulfill those goals, their behaviors that help us realize what their goals are and how we as teachers can positively respond to these goals.
that meets the needs of all students, regardless of their background or experiences. By recognizing the impact of trauma on students' learning, teachers can work to reduce disparities and promote greater equity in the classroom. This seminar has helped me gain a better understanding of the impact of trauma on students' academic, social and emotional development. By learning about the prevalence and impact of trauma, I can develop a more empathetic and supportive approach to teaching.
Overall, it was an amazing week at Niagara University attending the six conferences. It was informative and insightful and I left it feeling more confident and prepared for when I start teaching and am in my own classroom. All of the seminars that I attended connected to the OCT standard of Ongoing Professional Learning.
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