Manchester College Department of Education

CARE Goals and Objectives, June 2007

based on the INTASC Principles

Curriculum               Assessment              Relationships             Environment

Curriculum: Each Manchester College Teacher candidate constructs and delivers appropriate curriculum for P-12.

C1   Plans informative, developmentally appropriate lessons and/or units.

        INTASC 2, 3, 4, 7     NBPTS 1, 2

• This Lesson Plan about multiplying using the commutative and associative properties demonstrates my ability to plan informative, developmentally appropriate lessons for third grade students.
• This Onomatopoeia Lesson Plan exemplifies my ability to adapt a preexisting lesson into a developmentally appropriate lesson for fifth grade students.

C2   Teaches subject matter accurately to insure that students can meet P-12 academic standards.  

        INTASC 1, 3, 4, 7      NBPTS 1, 2

• This Creative Dramatics lesson plan is an example of my ability to teach and use the academic standards accurately to ensure that students meet the P-12 requirements in the field of the arts.
• This Social Studies lesson plan, written for specifically for first graders is based around the Indiana academic standard which involves basic map skills.

C3   Uses interdisciplinary instruction as appropriate.

       INTASC 1, 7                NBPTS 1, 2

• This Interdisciplinary Resource demonstrates my ability to incorporate multiple disciplines into one lesson, specifically for physical education.
• This Social Studies Geography Unit over the 50 states includes lessons that include interdisciplinary activities designed specifically for 5th grade students.

C4   Addresses subject matter from various points of view.

       INTASC 1, 3, 4, 7      NBPTS 1, 2 

• This analysis paper about the history of Jews and the Holocaust demonstrates my ability to examine subject matter from various points of view.
• This paper on my philosophy of teaching social studies presents ideas from different points of view to help support my thoughts.

C5   Teaches students to use critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

       INTASC 4, 5, 7        NBPTS1, 2

• This Science Lesson that introduces classifying through exploring a dichotomous key engages students in problem solving skills to create their own dichotomous key in groups.
• This Reading Lesson about identifying the main ideas, or Very Important Points, of a nonfiction text shows my ability to teach students to use critical thinking to find the VIPs.

C6   Uses effective questioning strategies.

        INTASC 4, 5, 7        NBPTS 1, 2

• These Bloom's Questions over the book Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes demonstrate my ability to ask higher level questions related to Bloom's Taxonomy.
• This social studies lesson plan about the book What To Do About Alice? By Barbara Kerley uses higher level questions related to Bloom's Taxonomy that require students to evaluate and analyze the main character of the book, Alice Roosevelt.

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Assessment: Each Manchester College Teacher candidate assesses students’ learning and development with a variety of measures to aid in appropriate and effective instructional planning.

A1   Develops appropriate tools to assess learning.

       INTASC 4, 8     NBPTS 3

• This task analysis shows my ability to develop tools to assess the learning of a math problem.
• This lesson plan for the book Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull shows how I use a rubric/checklist sheet that I developed to assess my student's learning.

A2   Assesses learning through standardized and/or teacher constructed tests to drive future instruction.

    INTASC 8           NBPTS 3

• This assessment data interpretation demonstrates my ability to analyze ISTEP test scores and create a lesson based upon those scores.
• This Social Studies Lesson based around 5th grade academic standards discusses note taking skills while reading out of the textbook. I created an outline as a note taking study guide and assessed the student's learning through a teacher created quiz.

A3   Assesses learning through appropriate alternative measures to drive future instruction.               

          INTASC 4, 8    NBPTS 3

• This Reader Case Study demonstrates my ability to take information from assessments to drive future instruction so that the student will show growth on the next assessment.

• This 5th grade Math Lesson with reflection represents how I use the results from student homework to plan the next day's math lesson.

A4   Uses a variety of appropriate, authentic assessment tools and methods.

         INTASC 4, 8    NBPTS 3

• This child development case study shows my ability to use observation as a way of assessing behaviors of a child in the early childhood stage of life.  
• This PowerPoint presentation and corresponding worksheet that I created with a fellow future teacher showcases my ability to use a variety of assessment tools, like short answer essay questions to assess my classmates.

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Relationships: Each Manchester College Teacher candidate establishes professional and reciprocal relationships with others invested in P-12 students' learning.

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

• This certificate of attendance to the ARC of Wabash events shows my sensitivity with diversity through participation in .
• This Celebrating Diversity paper acknowledges my acceptance and awareness of the importance of individual diversity.

R2   Demonstrates with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers.

        INTASC 7, 8, 9    NBPTS 4, 5

• This Code of Ethics brochure demonstrates my knowledge of ethical responsibilities teachers hold to families.

• This letter written by an education professor explains my role in the research for her doctoral program.

R3   Values life-long learning, personal/professional development, and/or service orientation.

          INTASC 9           NBPTS 4, 5 

• This certificate of attendance from a conference IAECY Conference shows I value life-long learning from a personal/professional development.

• This Final Reflection paper that I wrote about my experiences at Manchester College and my growth as an educator expresses how I value life-long learning and constant professional development as an educator.

R4   Models appropriate oral communication skills.

        INTASC 6          NBPTS 1, 2

• This oral presentation with rubric shows my ability to communicate professionally while using the technology of a PowerPoint.
• This Book Talk that I gave over the book The Super Secret Science Project that Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra reflects on my ability to give a summary about a book.

R5   Models appropriate written communication skills.

        INTASC 6        NBPTS 1, 2

• This Math Textbook Analysis paper demonstrates my ability to communicate my ideas effectively through written communication.
• This Experiencing the Arts reflection paper expresses how I share my opportunity to travel to Italy while emphasizing my love of discovery and learning.

R6   Motivates students to learn individually, collaboratively, and cooperatively.

        INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6             NBPTS 1, 2, 3

• This conflict resolution lesson plan that discusses bullying includes comments and rubric from my professor, and exemplifies my ability to write lessons that motivates students to work and learn collaboratively and cooperatively.  
• This social studies lesson plan about the book What To Do About Alice? By Barbara Kerley involves students working in pairs to complete a PowerPoint presentation together, which motivations students to work collaboratively and cooperatively. 

R7   Plans lessons in collaborative teams.

       INTASC 5, 6          NBPTS 5

• This Making Words lesson, written and co-taught with a fellow teacher candidate demonstrates my ability to create lessons in collaborative teams.
• This Science Trail Guide, and rubric from my professor, was developed and planned with a fellow teacher candidate for a day of nature exploration sponsored by Manchester College. 

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Environment: Each Manchester College Teacher candidate creates positive and caring environments for student development and learning.

E1   Differentiates learning opportunities that respond to individual learning styles and learning challenges.

       INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5    NBPTS 1, 2, 3

• This Oral Language lesson plan demonstrates my ability to make adaptations for students with learning challenges.
• This Lesson Plan Adaptations for a music lesson discusses the ways I would create a lesson plan for students with special needs.

E2   Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials.

       INTASC 2, 3, 4       NBPTS 1, 2, 3

• This Literature Focus Unit demonstrates my ability to use a variety of teaching methods to teach the book Witch of Blackbird Pond.
• This Social Studies Geography Unit for fifth grade uses a variety of teaching methods to discuss the geography of the United States, through cooperative learning opportunities and the use of Smart board technology.

E3   Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology.

       INTASC 2, 3, 4       NBPTS 1, 2, 3

• This Prader-Willi brochure discusses one of the causes of Mild Mental Disabilities  and demonstrates my ability to use different technologies.
• This lesson plan about the children of presidents involves researching on the Internet and creating PowerPoint presentations.

E4   Keeps records to monitor, document, and report student progress.

       INTASC 8, 10        NBPTS 1, 3

• This Functional Behavior Analysis of a high school student showcases my ability to keep records to monitor, and document a student's behavioral progress.
• This Reader Case Study of a fourth grade student demonstrates my ability to keep records in order to report and analyze student progress over a period of three months. 

E5   Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways.

       INTASC 2, 5        NBPTS 1, 3

• This Classroom Management Plan discusses the ways that I plan on managing student behavior in positive ways to promote a community atmosphere to ensure the safety of my students.
• This Behavior Plan that I developed for a third grade student to monitor the number of off-task questions that she asked through out the day is an example of my ability to manage student behavior in positive ways.

E6   Models conflict resolution skills.

       INTASC 2, 5, 8       NBPTS 1, 3

• This  Lesson plan about Cesar Chavez models peaceful conflict resolution skills through class discussion.
• This Conflict Resolution Analysis of the book The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss discusses how to teach students to be accepting of others and their differences through use of the book.

E7   Engages in research and reflection on best practices in teaching strategies.

       INTASC 1, 2, 7, 9         NBPTS 4, 5

• This early childhood observation reflection paper demonstrates my ability to reflect on things I learned while observing teaching strategies.
• This Fit 4 Learning certificate demonstrates my ability to engage in research on teaching strategies.

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"It is not what is poured into a student that counts, but what is planted."

— Linda Conway