| Typical/Expected Stages of Professional Development Relative to Experience
| EXCITE STAGE |
EXPLORE STAGE |
ENGAGE STAGE |
EXPAND STAGE |
| Group Work |
I have not yet had the opportunity to participate meaningfully in college initiatives |
I can describe how my team-building skills contribute to my work at the College |
I can actively participate (share concrete ideas) in team meetings or departmental meetings at the college |
I can function as an effective team leader for a variety of working groups/projects at the College, and provide academic leadership through such activities as program coordination, coaching and mentoring, and offering workshops and/or presentations at conferences |
| Classroom Management |
I have not had to manage a classroom yet. |
I can manage my classroom to ensure learning can take place most of the time with some off-task behaviour. |
I can manage my classrooms using some techniques that work for me and that I am comfortable with (e.g., setting classroom expectations, correcting off-task behaviour directly, etc.) to ensure that learning can take place most of the time with little off-task behaviour. |
I can manage my classroom using a purposeful mix of proactive (strategies to prevent off-task behaviour) and reactive (strategies to deal with off-task behaviour as it occurs) classroom management strategies where all students can learn in a respectful and safe environment. |
| Supporting Learner Variability |
I have not had to support learner variability yet. |
I can create an inclusive environment that recognizes some student differences, experiences , and perspectives. |
I can create an inclusive environment that recognizes many student differences, values different student perspectives and experiences, and attempts to make everyone feel welcome. |
I can create and maintain an inclusive environment for all learners that recognizes and supports all students, amplifies all experiences and perspectives, and uses language and instruction that ensures everyone feel welcome. |