Professional Development
During my time at Ambrose University, I was able to attend many professional development seminars. Below you can see the different PD I attended.
Trauma-Informed Practice - Safe, Supportive and Self-Regulated Classrooms
Within this PD session, I received information and tools to help provide safe, supportive and self-regulated environments for students who have experienced trauma. I was also provided with background information on trauma and its effects on the child and adolescent brain, how to create trauma-informed environments and how to help build resilience and self-regulation skills in students.
This PD sessions is a contributing factor into why trauma-informed education is so heavily utilized within my teaching philosophy.
Indigenous Alberta - The Footsteps of Our Ancestors
This PD session offered a variety of teaching on different Indigenous Ways of Knowing such as topics including terminology related to identity, recognition of territory, significant ancestral landscapes related to locations of celebrations and traditions that come to life through song and dance, addressing myths and misconceptions, and a brief historical timeline.
Classroom Management - What Works
​Within this workshop, we reviewed what classroom management is and why it is important, starting with the impact of positive and authentic relationships. From there, I learned about different ways of looking at rules, routines, procedures and strategies. The overall goal of the PD seminar was to help participants create classrooms in which both the students and the teachers can be successful.
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AI Tools to Amplify Your Professionalism and Save Time
​Within this workshop, I learned about AI tools that can be utilized within the classroom as a way to be more efficient and save time. This PD also discussed when and where AI should and should not be utilized within the classroom.
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In this workshop, we examined how purposeful language choices, understanding identity and privilege, and implementing specific support strategies can help to create a supportive, inclusive environment. As well, we discussed practices for authentic allyship in school communities.
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Certificate will be added in the future.
Supporting Gender and Relationship Diversity in School
Zoo Edu-Trek Wild Canada
Within this tour based session provided the opportunity to see and experience first hand ways to incorporate Canadian animals, their habitats, their ecosystems, and outdoor learning into my future classrooms.
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Which TQS points I hit with the PD I have attended
1. Fostering Effective Relationships
2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
3.Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
4.Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments
5. Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit
6.Adhering to Legal Frameworks and Policies