…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
- This Lesson Plan about the story, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, demonstrates my ability to plan developmentally appropriate lessons. Rubric.
- This Health Lesson Plan demonstrates my ability to plan developmentally appropriate lessons. Rubric.

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
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

…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
A2- Assesses learning through standardized and/or teacher constructed tests to drive future instruction INTASC 8 NBPTS 3
- This High Stakes Assessment Paper demonstrates my understanding of 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

…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
- This Diversity Workshop Reflection Paper demonstrates my training and sensitivity in celebrating diversity.
R2- Demonstrates with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers INTASC 7, 8, 9 NBPTS 4,5
- My Code of Ethics Brochure demonstrates that I recognize the ethical responsibility of teachers. Rubric.
R3- Values life-long learning, personal/professional development, and/or service orientation INTASC 9 NBPTS 4, 5
- This Certificate of Attendance from the IAEYC conference 2008 demonstrates that I value life-long learning for personal/professional development.
- This Reflection Paper demonstrates that I value personal and professional development.

R4- Models appropriate oral communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2
- My Oral Presentation Rubric demonstrates my ability to communicate professionally.

R5- Models appropriate written communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2
- My Journal Article Critique demonstrates my ability to use written communication and be objective in my works.
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

…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
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 Reflective Paper demonstrates my ability to learn from experiences and reflect on teaching strategies. Rubric.
- My Field Experience Reflection Paper demonstrates my ability to reflect on teaching strategies and use my experiences to better myself.
- My Conference Oral Presentation Rubric demonstrates my ability to create teaching strategies and lesson plans with a group of peers and to reflect on my experiences, relating them to others.