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Below are are the 10 INTASC Standards for professional
preparedness. You will see the 10 standards below along with a
brief description taken from the previous page plus some additional
information. Following each section are some sample items that
might be included to demonstrate your competence in that particular
standard; remember that these items are only suggestions - use your own
judgment and ingenuity to provide the most appropriate documentation to
support your contention that you have mastered each of these principles.
When you include various lesson plans or papers, as well
as any other evidence to document your competency for any of these
principles, write a short reflective
paragraph explaining how you feel the evidence supports the principle
- you do not want to leave the reader guessing as how a lesson plan, for
example, addresses varying learning styles.
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Principle #1:
- The
teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create
learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter
meaningful for students. We often talk about this being "authentic
instruction" - that is, we teach the concepts and content as much as
possible in the way that students are actually going to be using it.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- a variety of lesson plans can be considered for demonstrate this
principle - note, though, that you will only include one or two
samples. Also, consider changing the samples you include based
on the philosophy and needs of the school where you are applying.
Keep copies of all of your lesson plans in the working portfolio and
then making appropriate selections to include in your professional
portfolio.
Principle #2:
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The
teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide
learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and
personal development. For example, the teacher understands that, for
young people, material must be presented at a concrete level; the
teacher also understands that not all students are at the abstract
level for all content areas. For example, a student may be at
the abstract level when writing, but still at the concrete level for
other content areas and plans instruction based on these principles.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Inclusion of lesson plans that clearly demonstrates your
understanding of the cognitive development of students - for
example, a plan that addresses how you will teach content to both
abstract and concrete learners.
- A copy of a paper completed in human growth which demonstrates
your understanding of the cognitive or physical growth of students.
- Evidence to support the contention that you are not solely
interested in covering the book but that you also understand that
students learn at different rates and can demonstrate that
understanding.
- Evidence of how you adjusted your lesson as you are teaching it
based on your awareness of current student understanding of the
material being taught.
Principle #3:
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Lesson plans which specifically address different learning
styles, diverse cultural backgrounds as well as exceptionalities.
- Examples of assignments that you have adjusted to considered
differences among your students.
- Contracts that you developed to help meet the learning needs of
a diverse student population.
Principle #4:
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Lesson plans that shows a variety of instructional approaches -
lecture, problem solving, cooperative learning, etc.
- An explanation of how you use manipulatives to increase student
understanding.
- A list of guest speakers that you have had come to your class to
speak about personal experiences relevant to the content.
- Evidence of the use of appropriate questioning skills in your
lessons.
Principle #5:
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The
teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and
behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive
social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
The teacher creates a safe environment in the classroom, where
students are willing to take risks without fear of ridicule.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Records of class meetings.
- Samples of your classroom rules and procedures
- Letter to parents outlining your management procedures
- Log that a colleague kept during a classroom visit demonstrative
your effective use of praise and reinforcement
Principle #6:
The
teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media
communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interaction in the classroom.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Samples of written communication that show clear writing which
is grammatically correct.
- Evidence of your use of active listening, paraphrasing,
clarifying questions.
- Evidence of your understanding that the physical environment of
your classroom is an important communication tool.
- Pictures of bulletin boards showing student work.
- Sample of student work that you corrected showing evidence of
comments, praise, feedback.
- Evidence of your understanding of giving clear directions - for
example, a lesson plan that clearly details specific steps for a
project.
Principle #7:
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The
teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter,
students, the community, and curriculum goals.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Evidence that you have a thorough understanding of the subject
matter and that you keep abreast of changes; this can be
demonstrated by listing conferences you have attended, presentations
you have given, articles you have authored, etc.
- Documentation that you understand the important of long and
short range goals in your instruction by including copies of yearly
plans, unit plans, and such.
- Adherence to state and local standards by including references
to these in your plans.
Principle #8:
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Evidence of your use of a variety of assessments - include
copies of different assessment tools you have used.
- Copies of your observations of student work.
- Rubrics that you have developed for various projects - it is
good to include rubrics you have actually completed
- Specific examples of authentic assessment that you have used
- Portfolios that you have asked students to develop - you may not
want to attach the actual portfolio, although some pictures of it or
sections might be appropriate; alternatively, you could include
directions for the portfolio and assessment rubric.
- Other examples of tests that you have used
- Handout that your prepared for parents and students outlining
your assessment strategies.
Principle #9:
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The
teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the
effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and
other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks
out opportunities to grow professionally.
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Examples of parent communication
- Evidence of work on school committees - textbook evaluation, for
example
- Examples of your own professional growth - courses taken,
workshops attended
- Evidence of how you used the material that you learned in
courses or workshops in your instruction
- Various examples of journal entries that you have kept to
demonstrate your reflective practices.
Principle #10:
SAMPLES TO DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE
- Evidence of how you have used community resources in your
classes - thank you letter to class speakers, for example.
- Examples of ways that you have connected your classroom to the
communities - be that the local community or community at large.
For example, correspondence that you had with school in another part
of the country where you worked together on a project.
- Log of extra-curricular activities in which you participated as
a teacher.
- Volunteer committee work or other volunteer work in our
community
- Service on professional committees
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