Name: Kellie Dimmette
IRA STANDARD / Artifacts / Rationale1. Foundational Knowledge. Candidates have knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction. As a result, the candidates:
1.1Demonstrate knowledge of psychological, sociological, and linguistic foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction. / RE 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
CI 5055 Teaching Philosophy
RE 5100 Lesson Plans/Action Research / These artifacts demonstrate my knowledge of the reading process by application of the theoretical, philosophical, and research bases to improve student learning. They demonstrate that I can plan and implement well-balanced lessons based on my teaching beliefs to improve student learning.
1.2Demonstrate knowledge of reading research and histories of reading. / RE 5100 Panel Presentation
CI 5130 Action Research Project
RE 5140 Bibliotherapy Inquiry Project / These artifacts demonstrate my ability to research the history of reading and other research based strategies and apply them to the classroom. These artifacts show that I can use research to design projects and lessons that will enhance my classroom and improve overall student achievement.
1.3Demonstrate knowledge of language development and reading acquisition and the variations related to culture and linguistic diversity. / RE 5100 Lesson Plans/Action Research
CI 5980 Multicultural Lesson Plans
RE 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies / In an effort to address the needs of all my students that come from diverse backgrounds, these artifacts demonstrate my willingness to represent various learners and cultures. They show my knowledge of the learner, the learning process, and language and reading development, which produces a learning environment for all students.
1.4Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of reading (phonemic awareness, word identification and phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and motivation) and how they are integrated in fluent reading. / RE 5715 Quiz
RE 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
RE 5100 Panel Presentation
RE 5130 Writing Critiques / The acquisition of language and reading has many components and are interwoven to gain understanding. These projects demonstrate my ability to represent the major components that make up the reading program to provide the learner with efficient reading instruction in order to incorporate all elements of reading development.
Standard 2. Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials. Candidates use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction. As a result, the candidates:
2.1 Use instructional grouping options (individual, small-group, whole-class, and computer based) as appropriate for accomplishing given purposes. / CI 5040 Action Research Project
RE 5140 Bibliotherapy Inquiry Project
CI 5592 Authentic Assessment Project
CI 5592 Reader’s Theatre Project / These artifacts demonstrate my recognition of the various learning processes and styles of every learner. These projects show my ability to create relevant lessons and grouping to create an environment conducive for all students.
2.2 Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, and methods, including technology-based practices, for learners at differing stages of development and from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds. / CI 5100 Lesson Plans/Action Research
RE 5130 Collaborative Writing Lesson
CI 5040 Action Research Project
CI 5055 Research Papers
CI 5980 Pathfinder
CI 5980 Multicultural Calendar / These artifacts show pieces that differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students. Each child works through different stages that require strategies to address his or her differences. My knowledge of these stages and various cultural backgrounds are demonstrated through these projects so I can best meet the needs of all students.
2.3 Use a wide range of curriculum materials in effective reading instruction for learners at different stages of reading and writing development and from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. / CI 5100 Lesson Plans
CI 5040 Action Research Project
CI 5055 Research Papers
CI 5980 Pathfinder
CI 5980 Multicultural Calendar
CI 5980 Multicultural Lessons / This collection of artifacts demonstrates my ability to coordinate and plan a classroom for all learners. They demonstrate my knowledge of literacy and how to integrate reading into all subjects. Each project addresses the differences among learners at various stages of reading and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Standard 3. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation. Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction. As a result, candidates:
3.1Use a wide range of assessment tools and practices that range from individual and group standardized tests to individual and group informal classroom assessment strategies, including technology-based assessment tools. / RE 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
CI 5055 Authentic Assessment Research Paper
CI 5040 Authentic Assessment Research Project / With these products I demonstrate my knowledge of the various evaluation procedures that are available. With the implementation of various tools I am able to examine student achievement and performance in order to provide appropriate instruction.
3.2Place students along a developmental continuum and identify students’ proficiencies and difficulties. / CI 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
RE 5130 Writing Critiques / These artifacts show my ability to evaluate each learner’s strengths and weaknesses in order to provide instruction and materials that will fit the needs of each diverse learner.
3.3Use assessment information to plan, evaluate, and revise effective instruction that meets the needs of all students including those at different developmental stages and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. / CI 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
CI 5055 Authentic Assessment Research Paper
CI 5040 Authentic Assessment Research Project / Through these artifacts I illustrate my ability to develop and revise appropriate instructional materials and make decisions based on student learning in order to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
3.4Communicate results of assessments to specific individuals, (students, parents, caregivers, colleagues, administrators, policymakers, policy officials, community, etc.). / CI 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
CI 5040 Authentic Assessment Research Project / Through the research and training in these products I have learned various ways to communicate information to parents, administrators, and other members of the community to strengthen the relationship among these groups of people and the school.
Standard 4. Creating a Literate Environment. Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments. As a result, candidates:
4.1 Use students’ interests, reading abilities and backgrounds as foundations for the reading and writing program. / RE 5130 Multigenre Project
CI 5040 Action Research Project
CI 5592 Reader’s Theatre Project / These artifacts show my ability to create lessons and units that will stimulate student interest based on theoretical and research based information. This instruction is created based on student’s interests, strengths, ability levels, and background knowledge.
4.2 Use a large supply of books, technology-based information, and non-print materials representing multiple levels, broad interests, cultures and linguistic backgrounds. / CI 5040 Action Research Project
RE 5140 Reading Logs
CI 5980 Pathfinder / This collection of artifacts demonstrates my knowledge of the various literature available to supply a relevant collection of resources in the classroom. They show differentiation in instruction based on differing interest, cultures, and reading levels of students.
4.3Model reading and writing enthusiastically as valued life-long activities. / RE 5130 Multigenre Project
RE 5140 Author/Illustrator Project / These artifacts show my excitement and vigor to model and teach reading and writing skills. In order for students to be a successful reader it is my responsibility to demonstrate the value of these skills and set an example that promotes learning.
4.4Motivate learners to be life-long readers. / RE 5130 Multigenre Project
CI 5592 Reader’s Theatre Project
CI 5040 Action Research Project / I have created and designed lessons that create student’s enthusiasm to read. These activities provide various teaching strategies that introduce reading and writing skills in various formats to increase motivation for all students.
Standard 5. Professional Development. Candidates view professional development as a career-long effort and responsibility. As a result, candidates:
5.1Display dispositions related to reading and the teaching of reading. / CI 5040 Action Research Project
CI 5055 Inviting School Success Paper / These artifacts show my disposition to acquire the knowledge of the various theories to teach reading. Through obtaining this knowledge I am equipped with the background of theoretical, philosophical, and research studies of reading that will make my classroom a learning community.
5.2Continue to pursue the development of professional knowledge and dispositions. / CI 5040 Action Research Project
Participation in the Master’s Program / In an effort to become a more informed and successful teacher I have chosen to obtain my Master’s degree in this area. I have learned various strategies to use in the classroom and I’m motivated to continue learning based on the research and projects I have completed.
5.3Work with colleagues to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on each other’s practice. / RE 5715 Informal Reading Inventories/Case Studies
Participation in the Master’s Program
RE 5130 Discussion Board / Through these artifacts I had the opportunity to engage in professional development with other professionals in my field to reflect and discuss various strategies to better implement my learning into the school and classroom.
5.4Participate in, initiate, implement, and evaluate professional development programs. / Participation in Master’s Program
Research / Through my studies and development I have learned ideas from various professionals to improve my instruction of reading and writing and mature as an educator.