Danica Thomsen-Harnick (she/her)
OCT, BA (Hons.) & BEd (Primary/Junior/Intermediate/Senior)

OCT STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE:

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

 

"Members recognize that a commitment to ongoing professional learning is integral to effective practice and to student learning. Professional practice and self-directed learning are informed by experience, research, collaboration and knowledge" -OCT

 

To me, Ongoing Professional Learning means always striving to better my understanding of teaching practice and methods so that I can enhance my students’ learning. As I progress in the profession, it is important that I do not become stubborn and set in my ways; I should always be willing to learn. I will never be a perfect teacher, and therefore should always strive to grow, as well as share my knowledge with others to enhance their professional learning and growth.

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Over the course of my career so far, I have engaged in multiple opportunities for ongoing professional growth. I have taken a number of Additional Basic Qualification and Additional Qualification courses, attended many voluntary workshops and webinars, and completed a post-graduate certificate in Mental Health in Classrooms to better my professional practice. I also intend to go for a Master of Education Degree in the future!