Miss Mia's Professional Portfolio

Topic  Teaching Philosophy Manifesto Pedagogy I believe in using multiple instructional strategies to teach a topic. “In my classroom, I will use various instructional strategies.” Assessment I believe in fair and attainable assessment.  “In my classroom, I will not have any surprise questions on my exams.” Social justice  I believe that fairness isn’t necessarily equal. (everybody doesn’t necessarily need the same things). “In my classroom, resources and support will be divided but fairly not equally.” Lifelong learning  I believe learning…

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Here are some of my favorite lesson plans I have done so far Skittle Skills This is a quick fun Math lesson used to teach adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators Ultimate Handball This is a Phys. Ed lesson used to teach students strategy and tactics Dystopian Worlds This is an ELA lesson used to teach students about dystopian and utopian worlds

Indigenous Games – Resources 1.      Indigenous Games – Cole Wilson (SPEA) https://www.speaonline.ca/uploads/3/8/2/9/38299825/indiginous_games_handout_by_cole_wilson.pdf 2.      Aboriginal Education: Elementary Physical Education (Some great ‘follow along’ instructional videos for traditional dancing) https://sd73aboriginaleducation.weebly.com/pe.html 3.      We R Native – Traditional Games and Sports 4.      Traditional Aboriginal Sports Games (games start on page 11) https://www.spiritsd.ca/learningresources/FNM%20Resources/Traditional%20Aboriginal%20Sports%20Games,%20Done%20June%2014%20(2).pdf 5.      Move and Play Through Traditional Games https://www.provincialfitnessunit.ca/media/uploads/Move__Play_Trad_Games.pdf 6.      Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle http://www.yasc.ca/DeneGames.aspx 7.      Dene Games https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dene-games#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20Moose%20Skin%20Ball,to%20dodgeball%2C%20volleyball%20or%20rugby….

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Journals: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (1982 – current) The JOPERD publishes articles and research on recreation and dance. It branches out to cover teaching methods, leisure activities and movement science. The journal has sections for teaching tips, health tips, editorials, articles etc.  JOPERD is available for print or online access. It costs 176.00$ U.S. they post nine issues a year.  Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (2004 – current) PESP publishes research on schools’ physical activities, club sports…

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“In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It’s their normal life. But in other parts of the world, we are starving for education… it’s like a precious gift. It’s like a diamond.” ~ Malala Yousafzai Welcome to my journey! My name is Mia Cottenie and I am just beginning my teaching journey. I am in the Secondary Education Program at the University of Regina majoring in Biology and minoring in Physical Education. I am…

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My name is Mia Cottenie (she/her), and I am currently an education student at the University of Regina. I am working towards earning a Secondary Education Degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Physical Education. Additionally, I am completing a second degree in French and francophone intracultural studies. I hope to one day teach Biology and coach soccer and curling as well as help with the Student Representative Council.  I love water-skiing, downhill skiing, soccer, swimming, and…

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I believe having a positive attitude is contagious.  I believe in equity over equality (everybody doesn’t necessarily need the same things) I believe in placed-based education. I believe the integration and inclusion of special needs in the classroom. I believe being organized is key to success. I believe everybody learns differently and at their own pace. I believe in discipline over punishment.    

“In some parts of the world, students are going to school every day. It’s their normal life. But in other parts of the world, we are starving for education… it’s like a precious gift. It’s like a diamond.” ~ Malala Yousafzai Welcome to my journey! My name is Mia Cottenie and I am just beginning my teaching journey. I am currently a first-year student in the Secondary Education Program at the University of Regina majoring in Biology and minoring in…

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