Goal 1

Design and facilitate inquiry-based lessons that engage students in authentic scientific practices rather than passive content consumption.

Aligned TQS:
TQS 1: Content Knowledge
TQS 3: Instructional Practice

Why this matters:
As a learner, I understand science best when I am actively doing it. As a teacher, I want my students to experience science as a process of questioning, modeling, testing, and revising ideas. This goal reflects my commitment to three-dimensional science instruction and to helping students think and communicate like scientists, not just recall information for an assessment.

Goal 2

Build a classroom culture grounded in trust, inclusivity, and productive academic discourse where all students feel seen, heard, and capable.

Aligned TQS:
TQS 2: Learning Environment
TQS 6: Equity and Cultural Responsiveness

Why this matters:
Learning is relational. Students are more willing to take intellectual risks when they feel respected and valued. This goal reflects my belief that strong teacher-student relationships and structured dialogue are foundational to both equity and academic growth. A classroom that feels safe is not a soft classroom; it is a rigorous one.

Goal 3

Use reflection and feedback to continuously refine my teaching practice and adapt instruction to student needs.

Aligned TQS:
TQS 5: Reflection on Practice

Why this matters:
I see teaching as an evolving craft. No lesson is ever truly finished, only revised. This goal reflects a growth mindset and my commitment to learning alongside my students. Reflection allows me to respond thoughtfully to what is actually happening in the classroom rather than teaching on autopilot, which benefits both students and teacher morale.