Social Studies Theme Unit on the Civil War - The multiple lessons integrating the study of the

                      Civil War with social studies standards shows that I am able to relate content knowledge

                      with other subject areas.

 

      Start of School Lesson Plan - Designed to be taught on the first day of school in my student

                     teaching placement, this lesson plan demonstrates my ability to teach subject matter

                      accurately.

 

      Piggy Tale Election - This lesson plan, teaching point of view, has the children reading two

                       stories about the Three Little Pigs and casting a vote for which side they believe is true.

 

Language Arts

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Having the students work on using the characteristics of good

              speakers while singing their own version of The Twelve Days of Christmas shows my ability

              to use interdisciplinary instruction.

 

The Herringbone Technique - Cooperatively designed with a fellow classmate, this lesson plan

              demonstrates my ability to plan an informative lesson about a reading strategy.

 

       Bloom's Taxonomy - These are questions that could be asked about the book

                 Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! from each of the levels of Bloom's taxonomy.

 

        Word Beads - This lesson plan has students working on their spelling words using beads with

                 letters on them.

 

Science

            I Can Find That Where? - This lesson plan teaches first graders about landforms using sand, soil,

                         rocks, and blue jello.

 

            Science Trail - This packet was designed to lead students around the Manchester College

                         campus on a science trail studying ants.

 

            This is the leader's packet that accompanies my science trail.  It includes materials needed,

                         activities at each stop, and an objective and assessment for each activity.

 

            "Leaf" Your Mark - This is an interdisciplinary lesson involving physical

                education, science, and art that was designed for a physical education class.

 

       Lesson Design Protocol (Part II) - This is an extensive lesson plan, designed in

                Educational Psychology, uses questions from each of the levels of Bloom's taxonomy to

                       make sure that students are following and understanding what is being taught.

 

Mathematics

       Odds and Evens - Teaching first graders the difference between an odd number and an even

              number is the focus of this lesson plan.

 

Classroom Management

             Classroom Management Plan - The philosophy and ideas shown in this document  

                       demonstrates my ability to manage my students' behavior in a positive and safe way.

      

Self-created Tests

            Pre/Post Assessment Tool for Thematic Unit - This assessment depicts my ability to use

                      appropriate tools for assessing learning by asking the students to complete a t-chart by listing

                      the contributions of Indiana and women to the Civil War effort.

 

      Written test - When teaching students manipulative skills, this self-developed test can be used

                        to asses how well the students understood the material.

 

Technology Project - This website contains computer activities to accompany

         the book Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! and shows my ability to teach using

         technology.

 

WebQuest - Using technology to enhance my student's learning about ants as an      

         addition to my science trail shows my ability to use technology in my instruction.

 

Certificates and Pictures

 

Read Across America Day - This picture, taken as I led a coloring activity in a 1st

          grade classroom, shows my dedication to children and enhancing their desire to

          read.

 

Papers/Reflections on Professional Development

Teaching Credo - This paper explains why I want to be a teacher and the type

         of environment that I want to create in my classroom.

           

            Reader Case Study - This paper shows my ability to use standardized testing to create a plan of

                       action for a struggling reader.

 

Celebrating Diversity Workshop Reflection - Attending a workshop where I learned how to

             treat all people equally is reflected upon in this paper that shows how I will respond to

             individual differences.

 

       MC Pre-Professional Workshop 2007 Reflection - Written after spending a morning at

                          Manchester College's Pre-Professional workshop, this paper illustrates my ability to reflect on

                          the various teaching practices presented in the workshop and how my views have

                          changed.

 

       Observation Reflection - This paper was written after spending 20 hours in

                 various elementary classrooms and shows that I value the knowledge

                 gained from watching experienced professionals.