Environment

Environments

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

These modified vocabulary worksheets demonstrate my ability to modify lessons for all the learners in my classroom. These worksheets have been modified for a high functioning student (pg1), a student with a learning disability (pg 2), and a student with a mild cognitive disability (p3).
This visual impairment rubric demonstrates my ability to understand the needs and requirements of individual learning styles. The flyer found within in this document conveys modifications and accommodations I would use to help students with visual impairments.

E2- Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials

These trade books will be used by students once they finish reading various stories. These activities require students to use various materials while completing the activity. Here you can access the rubric that was used to evaluate my trade books.
Throughout my unit plan I used a variety of teaching methods to engage students in various lessons over Ben Franklin. The lessons found within the unit engage students in a variety of subjects such as cooking, art, music, and various others. Here you can access the rubric that was used to evaluate my unit plan.

E3- Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology

My VanWie presentation and rubric demonstrates my ability to understand the importance of technology within the classroom and how it can be used to manage student behavior. During this presentation, technology was utilized by the presenters and a person in the audience. The presenters utilized various tools on the interactive whiteboard, while one member in the audience took notes on an iPhone.
My visually impaired video demonstrates my ability to use Windows Movie Maker to create a video about the affects of being visually impaired.

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

This Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) and rubric shows my ability to monitor and document a student's behavior. The FBA was conducted in a special education room over a two month period and for 21.5 hours. Throughout the observations I used Behavior Frequency Forms, anecdotal notes, and profile cards to document the student's behavior.
This Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) was written to correct the misbehaviors of a high school student in a special education room. The document was completed after the student was monitored for a two month period. The FBA was used to complete this report which outlines the steps necessary to help the student manage their own behavior.

E5- Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways

My classroom management plan and rubric shows the various routines and procedures I will implement in my classroom to manage students' behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
This behavior intervention plan demonstrates my ability to manage students behavior in a positive safe way. I identified the antecedent of the student's behaviors and developed a way to help the student replace the unwanted behaviors. The plan outlines the steps necessary to help the student gradually manage their own behavior.

E6- Models conflict resolution skills

This letter from Dr. Mary Lahman outlines the conflict transformation skills I taught first grade students during her class titled Intercultural Communications. As a service learning opportunity, I taught students how to handle conflict by talking out their problems by using I-Messages, staying calm, being a good listener, and working together to solve conflict.
This lesson shows my ability to use literature to teach students conflict resolution skills. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss is used to teach students healthy ways to handle conflict. Students must identify the conflict within the story and explain how to resolve the conflict in a healthy matter. Students learn how to solve conflicts peacefully by making decisions that do not favor one party involved in a conflict over the other.

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

My reading research paper shows how Literacy Circles improve reading skills across all content areas. By completing this research paper it demonstrates my ability to conduct research and reflect on best teaching strategies.
My instructional reading strategy presentation and reflection over word sorts demonstrates my ability to research and reflect upon best teaching practices. This presentation and reflection, based on the correct way to use word sorts to help struggling readers learn.