Cooperating Teacher Assessment and Participant Self-Assessment
Nov 2007 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
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This artifact demonstrates my ability to be a
reflective practitioner who is able to accept
constructive feedback from others as well as
critically analyze myself. This artifact is an
assessment from my participation at East Side Middle
School in Anderson as required for EDJHM 385. This
artifact includes my cooperating teacher’s assessment
as well as my assessment of myself when I taught a
three-day unit on Communication Technology. As I
continue on through my pre-service teacher education
and enter the field of education, the best way for me
to improve is to listen to others’ feedback, as well
as my own. Through this feedback I have valuable
information about what I need to improve, what I do
well, and how to implement those changes.
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Lesson Plans and Teaching Analyses
This artifact is a unit that I taught at East Side
Middle School in Anderson, IN. I developed and taught
a three-day unit on Communication Technology to 8th
grade students. This artifact aligns with INTASC
Principles 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 because I needed a
firm knowledge of the subject matter so that the
information I taught was accurate. I applied
knowledge of the developmental stages of the
students. With limited knowledge of the students’
backgrounds and personalities I tried to present the
content in a way that was interesting to them. I also
used examples that they were familiar with because of
the time in which they grew up. I planned to teach a
lot of information in three days. My plans did not
always work as I had planned so I had to adjust. At
the end of the unit I administered a multiple-choice
exam to assess students’ learning. However,
throughout the lessons I checked for understanding by
soliciting student responses and interaction. And at
the end of each lesson I would reflect on what worked
well and what I could have done better. I then took
those key points and implemented those techniques the
next day. This unit gave me the opportunity to
showcase my ability to design, teach, assess, and
revise a curricular unit in a real-world experience.
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Classroom Management Graphic Chart and Synthesis
Sep 2007 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
3
This artifact is a graphic chart of eight theories in
classroom management along with a synthesis of my
thinking about classroom management. My classroom
management synthesis falls under INTASC Principle 5
because it is founded on the notion that a
well-managed classroom is a classroom that encourages
highly motivated student learning. Through my
synthesis I explain how I perceive the various
classroom management theories and how I might
implement those techniques in my future classroom.
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Interdisciplinary Analyses
Sep 2007 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
3
The Interdisciplinary Analyses looks at three
different models to interdisciplinary teaching. These
three models vary in approach and method. My
Interdisciplinary Analyses aligns with INTASC
Principle 1 because knowledge of subject matter is
essential to working with other content areas to
design a unit that will help students create
connections between subjects. It also aligns with
INTASC Principles 2 and 3 because a knowledge of
students’ development and differences will help guide
the team in designing a unit that takes those factors
into consideration. Finally, this artifact aligns
with INTASC Principle 4 since a number of
instructional strategies can be implemented across
all subjects when teaching this unit. Through these
analyses I demonstrate my ability to work
cooperatively with colleagues and design a unit that
is part of a larger picture. It is my goal through
the teaching of interdisciplinary units that students
will learn in a way that is representative of the
real world as opposed to the compartmentalized and
segmented structure that most schools operate on
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Technology Integration into the Curriculum
Mar 2006 | Filed in: English
The purpose of this project (for English 213) was to
create a website that informed viewers about the
importance of technology integration into the
curriculum because of its ability to enhance student
learning. With the advancements in technology and its
constant ability to enhance learning it is important
for teachers to know how to effectively integrate
technology into the curriculum. Technology also
provides a way for teachers to address multiple
learning techniques and strategies so that students
are able to receive more individualized instruction.
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Technology Policy at Wes-Del Community Schools
Jun 2005 | Filed in: Computer
Education
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New Life Alliance Church Informational Video
Jun 2005 | Filed in: Computer
Education
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"The Corrupted American Dream"
May 2005 | Filed in: English
rhetorical analysis, critical analysis View
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Service Learning Summary
Apr 2005 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
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This artifact is a service learning summary that I
wrote as a holistic look at my experience serving at
Motivate Our Minds (MOMs). I volunteered once a week
for two hours at a time tutoring students in this
after-school program. I had to develop creative ways
to motivate students to work on homework outside of
the classroom. I also reflected on my techniques in
motivation and tutoring to encourage students to
continue working to improve. I was also working with
students in the community who came from different
elementary schools and encouraging a community
environment. Through this experience I learned how to
worked with younger students in an environment that
wasn't so much like a traditional school.
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Service Learning Summary
Apr 2005 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
2
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Concept Map (built using Inspiration)
Mar 2005 | Filed in: Computer
Education
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Parodies of Dr. Seuss Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan that I wrote to teach students
about parodies by having them write parodies of Dr.
Seuss stories. This lesson required that I have a
solid knowledge of the content as well as knowing
where students are developmentally. There are also
multiple instructional strategies used in this lesson
which help motivate students by tapping into their
personal interests. I spent a lot of time planning
how to teach the less and make it a feasible time
frame. Assessment techniques are different in this
lesson because of the nature of the project.
Throughout the development of this lesson I
continually reflected on the ways in which I would
teach the unit. This unit was my first attempt at a
unit that spanned more than one day. I know that in
the future I will employ many of these techniques to
develop better and more useful lessons. View
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Education Reform Movements
Dec 2004 | Filed in: Professional
| Decision Point
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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