- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course, participants explore the development of their professional identity as educators. Through guided reflection and analysis, they examine personal values and beliefs about teaching and learning, and consider how these shape their instructional practices. Using tools such as the Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI), participants uncover their teaching perspectives and reflect on the alignment between their beliefs, intentions, and actions in the classroom. The course emphasizes the development of a reflective teaching practice, including the creation of a teaching philosophy statement and a professional development plan to stay current with trends in adult education and their specific field. Participants compile a comprehensive Teaching Portfolio that documents their growth and competencies throughout the BCIT Teaching Credential program. This portfolio includes a summary of teaching roles and responsibilities, a teaching statement outlining goals, methods, and strategies and artefacts that provide evidence of effective teaching. In addition, the course introduces the practice of professional peer feedback as a vital component of ongoing performance development and lifelong learning as an educator.
Credits
3.5
Domestic fees
$892.60
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate habits of being a reflective practitioner
- Articulate own personal values and beliefs about teachers and teaching and learners and learning
- Outline how personal beliefs about teaching and learning influence teaching practice
- Determine own personal teaching perspective
- Examine the relationship between teaching beliefs, intentions and actions.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas in an educational setting and formulate appropriate solutions
- Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult setting
- Formulate a professional development plan to remain current in trends and issues in one's field of practice and in adult learning
- Reflect on instructional effectiveness based on feedback and evaluations
- Develop a structured plan to complete a Performance Development Review (PDR) in alignment with professional goals
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Reflective Professional Practice (POLY 1030) is offered as a part of the following programs:
Learning and Teaching Centre
- Polytechnic Teaching
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of POLY 1030 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51975
Dates
Sep 14 - Nov 30 Loading
- CRN 51975
- $892.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Lauren Schutte
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email poly@bcit.ca for approval to register. No class on Oct 22.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.