…constructs and delivers appropriate curriculum for P-12 students.

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

This unit plan uses a variety of appropriate, authentic assessments and activities as a guide for teaching students safety.

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

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

Friend or Foe is a lesson designed to incorporate health as well as English and science in order for elementary students to incorporate learning from different subject areas at once.

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

High Stakes Testing evaluates students academic level through standardized tests.

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

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

This assessment over a dance allows the students the opportunity to learn through alternative measures, motivating future instruction in this unit.

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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

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

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

The goals I have set for my future classroom, as well as personal and professional development, can be found in my reflection and rubric articles.

My credo demonstrates the value I have for life long learning that can be used in and outside of the classroom.

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

My oral presentation rubric best demonstrates oral communication skills and teaching practices.

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

Demonstrated in my autobiography and rubric is professional writing skills as well as written communication skills.

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

My chapter 2 reflection shows how teachers can develop instructional lesson plans for students with special needs.

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

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

Research and reflection on strategies and how I am going to teach are demonstrated in my credo and rubric.

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