Portfolio of Bishoy Masseh

To communicate clearly in the language of instruction, both orally and in writing, using correct grammar, in various contexts related to teaching.

FEATURES

• Uses appropriate language when speaking to students, parents and peers.
• Observes rules of grammar and stylistics when writing texts intended for students, parents or peers.
• Is able to take up a position, support his or her ideas and argue his or her subject matter in a consistent, effective, constructive and respectful way during discussions.
• Communicates ideas concisely using precise vocabulary and correct syntax.
• Corrects the mistakes students make when speaking and writing.
• Constantly strives to improve his or her own oral and written language skills.

LEVEL OF MASTERY

By the end of his or her initial training, the student teacher should be able to:

• Master the rules of oral and written expression so as to be understood by most of the linguistic community;
• Express himself or herself with the ease, precision, efficiency and accuracy expected by society of a teaching professional.

How have I developed this competency during this course or professional seminar/field experience?

My first language being Arabic I still make mistakes while speaking and writing in English. However, I am able to auto-correct myself. I used dictionaries found in classrooms to model a good strategy for students and for my improvement. I completed the Certificate of Proficiency in English - Language and Culture in McGill.

Throughout my experience, I was very happy with my level of development in this competency. I am able to use appropriate language when speaking to teachers and students. I am able to correct students’ mistakes in both their oral and written work. This enables me to use the English language in the classroom at all times and I never had to refer back to the students’ first language (Arabic in both Egypt and United Arab Emirates or French in Quebec).

I have been able to express myself with ease throughout the teaching journey.

Attached is an example of lesson plan I prepared focused on oral communication.

What is my current level of mastery? (choose one)*

ADVANCED THOROUGH ACCEPTABLE PARTIAL MINIMAL

*Use the features of the competency (listed above) and the professional competency rubric.

Name: Bishoy Abdel Masseh
ID:260592354
Date: April 12, 2017
PS/FE level (circle one) 1 2 3 4
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