C.A.R.E. Objectives for Manchester College:
Curriculum: Constructs and Deliver Appropriate Curriculum for Students
C1--Relates content knowledge to other subject areas.
C2--Teaches subject matter accurately
*Significant papers from content major classes
C3--Teachers content from multiple viewpoints
C4--Teachers students to use critical thinking and problem solving strategies
C5--Models appropriate oral communication
C6--Models appropriate written communication skills
C7--Teachers from a personal philosophical base
*Credo from Introduction to Teaching
C8--Uses interdisciplinary instruction as appropriate
C9--Uses effective questioning strategies
Assessment: Assess students' learning and development with a variety of measures
(*Include 5 sample assessments)
A1--Develops appropriate tools to assess learning
A2--Assess learning through standardized and teacher-constructed tests
A3--Assess learning through appropriate alternative measures
A4--Keeps records to determine and report student progress
Relationships: Establishes professional and reciprocal relationships with other invested in students' learning.
R1--Collaborates with students, colleagues, parents, and community agencies, exhibiting sensitivity for cultural diversity
(samples of letters, memos to students and parents, including progress reports)
R2--Acts with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers
Awards; membership in professional organizations
R3--Values life-long learning and personal/professional development
*Participating in campus activities
R4--Engages in research and reflection on teaching practices
R5--Exhibits a service orientation to students and teaching, valuing all aspects of students' well-being
*Teaching Credo-two full pages, minimum, done in Introduction to Teaching
Volunteer/service oriented experiences
Environment: Creates positive and caring environments for student development and learning
E1--Plans informative lessons and units, alone and in teams
*Lesson plans
*Unit plans
E2--Plans learning opportunities that respond to individual differences
*Celebrating Diversity Workshop paper
E3--Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials
E4--Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology
*Technological exhibits
*Videotape of student teaching segment
E5--Motivates students to want to learn individually, collaboratively, and cooperatively
*Photographs of you working with students
E6--Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways
*Discipline Plan