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Professional Conversation Validation

The mentor teacher Skye Baldwin discussed student records with the pre-service teacher. They reviewed test results for a student whose performance had declined. Upon examining the student's file, they saw previous reports noting struggles with learning, focus, and tasks. The file also contained assessments qualifying the student for additional support. The mentor teacher recognized this student's learning issues at the start of the year by reviewing the file. Understanding these records allows teachers to properly support students and report to parents.

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Professional Conversation Validation

The mentor teacher Skye Baldwin discussed student records with the pre-service teacher. They reviewed test results for a student whose performance had declined. Upon examining the student's file, they saw previous reports noting struggles with learning, focus, and tasks. The file also contained assessments qualifying the student for additional support. The mentor teacher recognized this student's learning issues at the start of the year by reviewing the file. Understanding these records allows teachers to properly support students and report to parents.

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2020

PROFESSIONAL CONVERSATION VALIDATION

Preservice teacher Professional Experience Course Date


Madeleine Green EDUC 4206: Professional 18/09/2020
Experience 4
Professional conversation with Lesson/learning experience
Skye Baldwin – Mentor Teacher n/a

Professional conversation focus: APST focus areas addressed:


Confidential Student Records. Standard 5: Focus Area: 5.5

Summary of conversation

The conversation began with observing PAT testing results, Skye presented the growth, flatline and decline in comparison to last year’s
results. This sparked my inquiry into whether this information is accessible for all teachers, particularly at the beginning of the year when
you’re learning who your students are and the learning abilities. Skye introduced me to the student records and that all the information
regarding previous learning and school relation documentation is held within their individual file.
I asked to look at a student in our class and we both agreed to view this specific student as her results declined in the PAT test and I have
noticed her constant struggle with content, focus and general tasks in the classroom. Upon looking at her file we noticed her previous
school reports showing similar notes that I have made about her learning participation and progress. Within the file, Skye also presented the
learning assessments she participated in to gain funding for an SSO. Skye and I also discussed that these files can also provide evidence to
families to have assessments for the child. It provides them a collection of professional observations which can help families understand the
need of their child.
Skye mentioned that at the beginning of the year she recognised the learning blocks in the student’s classroom behaviour and looked at her
file. She studied the notes made by previous teachers and used this information to highlight to parents to undertake assessments. This is
currently taking place. Therefore, it is because of this system of filing and observations that this student, and similar like her, will obtain the
support they need to learn.

Explanation of how this demonstrates APST focus area graduate level

Standard 5: Focus Area 5.5: Report on student achievement.


Report clearly, accurately and respectfully to students and parents/carers about student achievement, making use of
accurate and reliable records.

The conversation demonstrates the focus area 5.5 being achieved as I have understood and analysed the purpose of student records in. a
school environment. Skye explained in the conversation how these records are added to with each report, assessment and school + support
system notes surrounding the child’s learning. The focus area is further demonstrated with my understanding leaving the conversation. I not
only know the purpose of each file but comprehend the necessity for schools to have these accessible for all teachers to have. To achieve
equity for all students, it is crucial for teachers to understand where their student is coming from (regarding their learning ability) and what
to look for to further assist their needs.

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Feedback provider sign/date Pre-service teacher sign/date

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