Kimbra Shaner Education Core II Block Professional Development Plan Purpose: To create a plan with specific goals and

d a timeline aimed at developing the skills I will need as a secondary social studies teacher, including the abilities outlines in the COE core values.

Butler COE Core Values: The Appreciation of Diversity and Similarity The Excitement of Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring The Challenge of Integrated Practice and Collaboration The Strength of Integrity and Responsibility Technology Proficiencies

Plan: Volunteer at A.C.E. Summer Success program for 3rd-12th grade students in my community to gain more experience working with the age group I want to teach in the future. This program caters largely to students from families on the low end of the socioeconomic spectrum in my hometown. I hope to learn strategies for helping students from this socioeconomic background and to develop skills needed to work with this age group. o Goals met: The Appreciation of Diversity and Similarity Candidates have a defined set of values and principles and demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable them to work effectively in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner with all members of the educational community. Candidates have a defined set of values and principles and demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable them to work effectively in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner with all members of the educational community.

Kimbra Shaner The Excitement of Teaching, Learning and Mentoring Candidates develop caring and respectful relationships within a community of learning. Candidates communicate effectively with students, parents, and other members of the learning community. Candidates serve as an advocate for students, the school community, and the profession of education. Join the executive board of Demia. I joined Demia, the feminist group on campus, at the beginning of my freshman year. My experience as a member of this group has expanded my understanding of power dynamics within our society and has caused me to take public stands against issues of injustice and to work with other members of the group to affect change regarding those issues. Next year, I will be on the executive board of the group, where I hope to continue these actions, work with my colleagues to find and enact ways in which Demia can be even more powerful next year, and develop and exercise leadership skills. o Goals met: The Appreciation of Diversity and Similarity Candidates have a defined set of values and principles and demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable them to work effectively in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner with all members of the educational community. Candidates demonstrate the capacity to engage in self-reflection, support actions and advocate for the equity of opportunity and services for all students. Continue attending Butler Universitys Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series when possible. This year, I was able to see Maya Angelou speak when she came to Butler as a part of this series. I learned a lot from her event about how our identities shape our experiences and social standing. I was also inspired to learn more from people with identities different than my own in order to better understand and be sensitive of the issues that they face. I hope to continue attending these events throughout my enrollment at Butler in order to continue my education on these subjects.

Kimbra Shaner o Goals met: The Appreciation of Diversity and Similarity Candidates have a defined set of values and principles and demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable them to work effectively in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner with all members of the educational community. The Strength of Integrity and Responsibility Candidates model enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Continue working at Information Commons to continue developing my knowledge of various technologies and types of software. My work experience from Information Commons has allowed me to learn about and become proficient in many different types of technology. I hope to use this knowledge in my future career to integrate the use of technology in a meaningful way in my classroom and to be aware of any and all assistive technology resources that may help my future students. I plan to continue working here throughout my time at Butler and further develop this knowledge and my skills using and teaching technology. o Goals met: The Challenge of Integrated Practice and Collaboration Candidates utilize a variety of instructional techniques and resources that are appropriate for the development of knowledge and the examination of thoughts, values, and practical experiences. Candidates response to colleagues and students is proactive and sensitive to individual needs and personal context. Technology Proficiencies Candidates understand and actively engage in the flow and trend of emerging technology to stay current. Candidates employ consistent and creative use of technology to enhance instruction. Candidates use technology to improve their efficiency. Candidates use technology to support their ongoing professional development.

Kimbra Shaner Continue working hard in COE Core classes and content area classes. I hope to continue developing my own personal beliefs regarding curriculum theories and the purpose of school and to gain the knowledge and skills that I need to teach to that purpose. o Goals met: The Excitement of Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring Candidates demonstrate breadth and depth of content knowledge with connections to other areas of the curriculum. Candidates plan, teach, and assess developmentally appropriate content in multiple ways for diverse learners. Candidates facilitate instruction so that it results in positive social interaction. Candidates develop caring and respectful relationships within a community of learning. The Challenge of Integrated Practice and Collaboration Candidates will combine content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and best practices to provide clear and coherent and measurable instruction according to students needs. Candidates are aware of and question personal values and how those values influence knowledge and teaching practices. The Strength of Integrity and Responsibility Candidates are aware of and question personal values and how those values influence knowledge and teaching practices. Candidates seek and utilize feedback and suggestions from a variety of sources, including students and colleagues. Candidates make a thoughtful and accurate self-assessment of professional practices and make adjustments accordingly. Candidates work to their highest potential in all academic and dispositional requirements.

Kimbra Shaner Timeline: Summer of 2014: work at A.C.E. Summer Success Program (may also work there future summers) Fall of 2014: join the executive board of Demia Fall of 2014 until graduation: continue attending Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series whenever possible Fall of 2014 until graduation: continue working at Information Commons Fall of 2014 until graduation: continue working hard at COE Core Classes and content area classes