Decision Point 1
Education Reform Movements
Dec 2004 |
This artifact is a representation that shows that I understand certain INTASC standards. In this particular artifact, I address the issues of education reform movements that forces educators, parents, and students to deal with standards that are imposed upon the educational community as a result of these reform efforts. These movements relate to INTASC Principles 9 and 10. INTASC Principle 9 discusses the educator's ability to constantly reflect on their teaching methods, strategies, and effectiveness in their students' learning. INTASC Principle 10 discusses the educator's ability to develop and nurture relationships with "school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being."
This artifact demonstrates my growing competence in educational reform. With a broader and deeper understanding of the standards that are being placed upon educational institutions today, I will better know how to implement them into my classroom. I can then effectively teach to the standards and help ensure that I and my students are meeting the standards' requirements. If I am unable to reflect on my own practices and methodologies in my teaching, then I will be unable to improve. And if I cannot foster relationships with the larger community, I am lacking in a very important aspect of teaching.
Some strengths that I have with these standards are my understanding of the basic ideas behind the standards and their purpose. I understand more easily how they can be implemented into my teaching methodologies. And I also understand why it is important to follow the standards. Since these standards are written with the intent of every child receiving the same education, it is important that all teachers understand the standards that are imposed upon them.
Some weaknesses that I have are the ability to create and foster community and professional relationships that will be most beneficial to my students. It is also important for me to build relationships with colleagues and other people to help me in my teaching experiences. Simply because I earn my undergrad degree in English Education, does not mean that I all of the sudden I stop learning. Learning is a life-long process and is constantly influencing our decisions. Developing these relationships will prove to be a challenge. View artifact