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Standard 1: Knowledge of Subject Matter The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. |
Artifact 1: Prepare a diagram depicting a classroom arrangement. (EDU 275 Classroom Management) |
Artifact 2: Prepare an authentic classroom assessment (EDU 285 Secondary Teaching Methods) |
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Standard 2: Knowledge of Human Development and Learning The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development. |
Artifact 3: Create a two-sided development chart of the age child you intend to teach. (EDU 272 Educational Psychology) |
Artifact 4: Observe in a classroom that has exceptional students. (EDU 273 Special Education) |
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Standard 3: Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. |
Artifact 5: Create learning activities that address each of Gardner's intelligences. (EDU 272 Educational Psychology) |
Artifact 6: Create an annotated Internet bibliography of lesson plan sites appropriate for the subject area and grade level you intend to teach. (EDU 271 Introduction to Teaching) |
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Standard 4: Multiple Instructional Strategies The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. |
Artifact 7: Interview and observe at least three teachers at the grade level you intend to teach. Focus on the methods and strategies they use to create a positive learning environment. (EDU 275 Classroom Management) |
Artifact 8: Research cooperative learning as an instructional strategy for encouraging student development of critical thinking and problem solving. (EDU 273 Special Education) |
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Standard 5: Classroom Motivation and Management Skills The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. |
Artifact 9: Write a 3-5 page research paper about motivating students. (EDU 274 ESL Foundations) |
Artifact 10: Create an annotated bibliography on the following motivation and management related topics. (EDU 271 Introduction to Teaching) |
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Standard 6: Communication Skills The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. |
Artifact 11: Conduct an observation of at least three teachers at the grade level and subject area you intend to teach. Look for evidence of effective communication. (EDU 281 ESL Methods and Curriculum Development) |
Artifact 12: Prepare a catalog of interactive multimedia resources and materials that you will use as a teacher. (EDU 270 Educational Technology) |
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Standard 7: Instructional Planning Skills The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. |
Artifact 13: Create a two-week integrated unit in the subject area you intend to teach. (EDU 290 Internship) |
Artifact 14: Conduct some practical research and investigate the students' background and community. (EDU 290 Internship) |
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Standard 8: Assessment of Student Learning The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learning. |
Artifact 15: Search the Internet for five informal and five formal assessment instruments designed for the age group and subject level you intend to teach. Include copies of all 10 assessment instruments in your portfolio. (EDU 281 ESL Methods and Curriculum Development) |
Artifact 16: Search the Internet for the National and State Standards for the age and subject area/areas you intend to teach. In a brief paper, compare and contrast the two. (EDU 285 Secondary Teaching Methods) |
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Standard 9: Professional Commitment and Responsibility The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. |
Artifact 17: Create a list of guidelines/do's and don'ts for handling a variety of professional issues. (EDU 271 Introduction to Teaching) |
Artifact 18: Use audio tapes to listen to yourself in action working with students or conducting a group lesson. (EDU 290 Internship) |
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Standard 10: Relationships The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being. |
Artifact 19: Create a newsletter for your classroom for parents and students. (EDU 270 Educational Technology) |
Artifact 20: Attend either a school board meeting or a teacher union meeting and write a one-page narrative of your perceptions and reflection about the meeting. (EDU 285 Secondary Teaching Methods) |