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
$910.95
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
Learning and Teaching Centre
- Polytechnic Teaching
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of POLY 1030 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93863
Dates
Jan 14 - Apr 01 Loading
- CRN 93863
- $910.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Thu | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
| Jan 14 - Apr 01 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Jan 21 | Thu | 17:00 - 19:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 101Q |
| Jan 28 - Feb 04 | Thu | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
| Feb 11 | Thu | 17:00 - 19:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 101Q |
| Feb 25 | Thu | 17:00 - 19:00 | Online |
| Mar 04 - Mar 11 | Thu | 17:00 - 18:00 | Online |
| Mar 25 | Thu | 17:00 - 18:00 | Online |
| Apr 01 | Thu | 17:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 101Q |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Claudine Warburton
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Please contact poly@bcit.ca for registration approval. No class on Feb 18 & Mar 18.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.