Personal Survey “Professional Competences”
Name Todd Bingham Date 7/01/05
Think about your learning and experience from the point of view of the competences described in the INTASC standards. Give examples/evidences of the knowledge and the skills you possess and in what capacity in the beginning of the semester. You will come back to this chart in the end of the semester to provide evidence of your professional growth.
Competences / Evidence(Beginning of the semester) / Evidence
(End of the semester)
1. Knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry and structures of theElementary school Content Area disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
Standard # 1 / 1.Reflection papers/journals
2.Developing a RUP and lesson plans for several classes
3. Opportunity to try out lessons, games, and software in a self contained classroom / Study and discussion of major instructional models, strategies, and methods development of lesson plans, web quest, fieldwork, micro teaching and working with cooperating teacher and students
2. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development.
Standard # 2 / 1.TA experience with classified students
2.Watching a 6th grade band grow over the course of a year
3.Child Development course / Lesson plans development, fieldwork and journal
Pre assessment, Differentiated Instruction, feedback,
CFU,
Cooperative learning,
Paying attention to your peers and students
Reflection on one’s own learning
3. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. Standard # 3 / See standard 2
Intro to Spec. Ed / Lesson plans, modifications in lesson plans, graphic organizers, fieldwork and journal
Pre-assessment skills and strategies, feedback, differentiated instruction, and cooperative learning exercises in classroom
4. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. Standard # 4 / 1.Courses: 591, 543, 539, and 520 have provided greater understanding
2.Critical thinking lesson on immigrants I taught for a Vassar fieldwork assignment / Study, discussion of Models, Strategies, and methods,
Lesson plans and graphic organizers
Implementation of methods in lessons in fieldwork classroom and microteaching
5. 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. Standard # 5 / Coursework and experience as an involved TA / Study, use, and application of the different educational models, strategies, and methods in course work and fieldwork
SIM lesson plan
webquest
6. The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. Standard # 6 / See Standard 5 and opportunities to teach in front of peers
Ex. Team taught a lesson on individual rights for 539 / Creation of web quest, graphic organizer, micro-teaching, rubrics generators, online research, and PowerPoint Presentations
7. The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. Standard # 7 / 1.Coursework
2.Research
3.Reflection / Study of pedagogical system, creation of lesson plans, web quest, and fieldwork
8. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.Standard #8 / 591 and 520 have been instrumental in understanding and developing assessment / Study and use of check for understanding (CFU), pre-assessment, and feedback throughout lesson
9. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. Standard # 9 / 1Observing the teachers I work with and those who instruct me
2.Taking the time to reflecting on my relationship with the students I worked with last year and making changes / Reflective journals, peer reflection, fieldwork reflection questions and the end of lessons, reference page, and discussions with professor and peers daily about personal understanding
10. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being. Standard # 10 / 1.Spend time talking with teachers about work and life
2.Taking time to know the administration and support staff serving the classified children I worked with
3.Daily journal with the mother of an autistic student / Peer reflection
Cooperation, sharing, and respect of others thoughts, ideas and feelings, in and outside the classroom
Taking the time to get to know peers, professionals, and students
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