Portfolio

Curriculum            Assessment            Relationships            Environment

Curriculum-

C1- Plans informative, developmentally appropriate lessons and/or units INTASC 2, 3, 4, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C2- Teaches subject matter accurately to insure that students can meet P-12 academic standards INTASC 1, 3, 4, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C3- Uses interdisciplinary instruction as appropriate INTASC 1, 7 NBPTS 1,2

My Essential Skills in Music project shows that I am able to create appropriate interdisciplinary lessons

C4- Addresses subject matter from various points of view INTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2

C5- Teaches students to use critical thinking and problem solving strategies INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS1,2

C6- Uses effective questioning strategies INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2

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…assesses students’ learning and development with a variety of measures to aid in appropriate and effective instructional planning

Assessment-

A1- Develops appropriate tools to assess learning INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

A2- Assesses learning through standardized and/or teacher constructed tests to drive future instruction INTASC 8 NBPTS 3

A3- Assesses learning through appropriate alternative measures to drive future instruction INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

My creative philosophy paper shows that I plan on using alternative assessment measures in my future classroom.

A4- Uses a variety of appropriate, authentic assessment tools and methods INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

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…establishes professional and reciprocal relationships with others invested in P-12 students’ learning

Relationships-

R1- Demonstrates sensitivity for diversity with students, colleagues, parents, college faculty, and/or community agencies  INTASC 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 NBPTS 5

My participation in the ABCs of Autism professional workshop shows my sensitivity for diversity with students

My paper about my experiences being hard of hearing shows my sensitivity for people with hearing difficulties.

R2- Demonstrates with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers INTASC 7, 8, 9 NBPTS 4,5

My ethics brochure shows my awareness of the ethical responsibilities that teachers must have. Rubric.

R3- Values life-long learning, personal/professional development, and/or service orientation INTASC 9 NBPTS 4, 5

My ARC of Wabash reflection shows that I am dedicated to service for people who need it. Rubric.

R4- Models appropriate oral communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2

R5- Models appropriate written communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2

My  field trip reflection showcases my reflective writing skills. Rubric.

R6- Motivates students to learn individually, collaboratively, and cooperatively INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 NBPTS 1,2, 3

R7- Plans lessons in collaborative teams INTASC 6, 10 NBPTS 5

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…creates positive and caring environments for student development and learning

Environment-

E1- Differentiates learning opportunities that respond to individual learning styles and learning challenges INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

E2- Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

E3- Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3

My Marfan's Syndrome Brochure shows that I am able to use technology as an effective tool to relay information. Rubric.

Lit Tech Project

E4- Keeps records to monitor, document, and report student progress INTASC 8, 10 NBPTS 1, 3

E5- Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways INTASC 2, 5 NBPTS 1,3

E6- Models conflict resolution skills INTASC 2, 5, 8 NBPTS 1, 3

E7- Engages in research and reflection on best practices in teaching strategies INTASC 1, 2, 7, 9 NBPTS 4, 5

My high stakes assessment paper shows that I research effective teaching strategies.

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