Alberta KSA's.
Below is a list of the interim KSA's, as outlined by the Teaching Quality Standard.
Each KSA is connected to an example within my professional portfolio. Please click on the links to explore.
Each KSA is connected to an example within my professional portfolio. Please click on the links to explore.
A. ACCOMMODATION FOR CONTEXT AND LEARNING NEEDS
KSA #1:
Analyzes contextual variables in making reasoned decisions General Teaching Philosophy
about teaching practice and student learning Physical Education Teaching Philosophy
About Janet Johnstone
About Bishop Grandin
About Bishop Carroll
KSA #2:
Understands the structure of the Alberta Education system Alberta Programs of Studies
Teaching Quality Standard
KSA #1:
Analyzes contextual variables in making reasoned decisions General Teaching Philosophy
about teaching practice and student learning Physical Education Teaching Philosophy
About Janet Johnstone
About Bishop Grandin
About Bishop Carroll
KSA #2:
Understands the structure of the Alberta Education system Alberta Programs of Studies
Teaching Quality Standard
B. PLANNING AND PREPARATION
KSA #3:
The teacher uses the Guide to Education and Alberta Guide to Education
Programs of Study to direct their planning and instruction Athletic Therapy Lesson Plans
Physical Education Lesson Plans
KSA #6:
The teacher understands the purpose and importance Urban Trekking Unit Plan
of short, medium and long term planning Urban Trekking Lesson Plan
Badminton Unit Plan
Badminton Lesson Plans
KSA # 13:
Student learning is enhanced through the use of home Urban Trekking Unit Plan
and community resources Urban Trekking Lesson Plan
KSA #3:
The teacher uses the Guide to Education and Alberta Guide to Education
Programs of Study to direct their planning and instruction Athletic Therapy Lesson Plans
Physical Education Lesson Plans
KSA #6:
The teacher understands the purpose and importance Urban Trekking Unit Plan
of short, medium and long term planning Urban Trekking Lesson Plan
Badminton Unit Plan
Badminton Lesson Plans
KSA # 13:
Student learning is enhanced through the use of home Urban Trekking Unit Plan
and community resources Urban Trekking Lesson Plan
"Excellent subject knowledge! Darci is very prepared for lessons."
- Renee Russell, PS2 Mentor Teacher
- Renee Russell, PS2 Mentor Teacher
C. CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
KSA #7:
The teacher understands the need for students’
security and creates effective classroom routines
KSA #8:
The teacher understands the importance of establishing
mutual respect and trust with the students
KSA #7:
The teacher understands the need for students’
security and creates effective classroom routines
KSA #8:
The teacher understands the importance of establishing
mutual respect and trust with the students
D. PERFORMANCE AREA: INSTRUCTION AND PEDAGOGY
KSA #4:
The teacher understands the subject disciplines they teach Quiz & Blueprint Assignment
Weight Training Unit Plan
KSA #5:
The teacher understands that all students can learn,
but at different rates and in different ways
KSA #9:
The teacher utilizes many different approaches to Ankle Tape Job Unit Plan
teaching and learning Ankle Powerpoint
Ankle Lesson 1
Ankle Lesson 2
Ankle Lesson 3
KSA #10:
The teacher utilizes traditional and electronic Knee Unit Plan
teaching/learning technologies Knee Lesson Plan
Knee Lesson QR Codes
Knee Lesson Work Sheet
Knee Lesson Information
Knee Lesson Powerpoint
KSA #4:
The teacher understands the subject disciplines they teach Quiz & Blueprint Assignment
Weight Training Unit Plan
KSA #5:
The teacher understands that all students can learn,
but at different rates and in different ways
KSA #9:
The teacher utilizes many different approaches to Ankle Tape Job Unit Plan
teaching and learning Ankle Powerpoint
Ankle Lesson 1
Ankle Lesson 2
Ankle Lesson 3
KSA #10:
The teacher utilizes traditional and electronic Knee Unit Plan
teaching/learning technologies Knee Lesson Plan
Knee Lesson QR Codes
Knee Lesson Work Sheet
Knee Lesson Information
Knee Lesson Powerpoint
"Excellent candidate for teaching. Has all the inborn qualities of a great teacher -
patience, professionalism, warm and caring, a passion for teaching."
- Pamela Dermody, PS1 Mentor Teacher
patience, professionalism, warm and caring, a passion for teaching."
- Pamela Dermody, PS1 Mentor Teacher
E. ASSESSMENT
KSA #11:
The teacher understands how to assess students learning Badminton Work Sheet
by utilizing a large scale of assessment techniques Badminton Test
Oral Presentation / Demonstration Rubric
Badminton Rubric / Self Evaluation
KSA #11:
The teacher understands how to assess students learning Badminton Work Sheet
by utilizing a large scale of assessment techniques Badminton Test
Oral Presentation / Demonstration Rubric
Badminton Rubric / Self Evaluation
F. PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES & RESPONSIBILITES
KSA #12:
Teachers create and enhance partnerships among teachers,
parents and students
KSA #14:
Teachers contribute independently and collegially to the
quality of their school
KSA #15:
Teachers understand the importance of career-long learning Professional Development
KSA #16:
Teachers understand the importance of guiding their actions with General Teaching Philosophy
a personal, overall vision of the purpose of teaching Physical Education Teaching Philosophy
KSA #12:
Teachers create and enhance partnerships among teachers,
parents and students
KSA #14:
Teachers contribute independently and collegially to the
quality of their school
KSA #15:
Teachers understand the importance of career-long learning Professional Development
KSA #16:
Teachers understand the importance of guiding their actions with General Teaching Philosophy
a personal, overall vision of the purpose of teaching Physical Education Teaching Philosophy