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Ian Richards

ilrichards@ole.augie.edu

Secondary Education History

Knowledge, Skills, & Dispositions Essential for Effective Teaching

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES -REQUIRED artifacts are BOLDED -Must have TWO OR MORE artifacts per competency -See Teacher Education Handbook for complete information	PLACE an X in this column if Artifact is Filed PRIOR TO Initial Level Review	Place an X in this column if Artifact is Filed AFTER Initial Level Review	ARTIFACT COVER SHEET *hyperlink to your artifact cover sheets in this column Artifact Cover Sheet	ARTIFACTS *hyperlink to your artifacts in this column
#1 Knowledge of Subject Matter 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.
Artifact Ideas: TEACHING UNIT, Research Papers, Senior Seminar Projects, SCPI Results Report, Textbook Review, Concept Paper, Concept Mapping, Lesson Plan, etc.	X		Hist. 251 Journal Review Cover Sheet	Hist. 251 Journal Review
		X	Hist. 300 Primary Document Study Cover Sheet	Hist. 300 Primary Document Study
#2 Knowledge of Human Development and Learning The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
Artifact Ideas: MOTIVATION PRESENTATION, Disability Case Study, Reflection Logs, Literature Audit, DAR Journal, etc.		X	Disability Case Study Cover Sheet	Disability Case Study
		X	Sped. 240 Reflection Log 1&2 Cover Sheet	Sped. 240 Reflection Log 1 & 2
#3 Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
Artifact Ideas: DIFFERENTIATED LESSON PLAN, Disability Adaptations, Multicultural Projects, Circle of Courage Unbuntu Lesson, etc.		X	Educ. 310 Differentiated Lesson Plan Cover Sheet	Educ. 310 Differentiated Lesson Plan
		X	Sped. 240 Adapted Lesson Plan Cover Sheet	Sped. 240 Adapted Lesson Plan
#4 Multiple Instructional Strategies The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Artifact Ideas: Strategy Lessons, Games, Simulations, Cooperative Learning Lessons, Web Quests, Interactive Bulletin Boards, etc.	X		History Day Project Poster Board Cover Sheet	Fort Ticonderoga Poster Board
		X	Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan Cover Sheet	Cooperative Learning Lesson Plan
#5 Classroom Management and Motivation Skills 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.
Artifact Ideas: CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT or PHILOSOPHY OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PAPER, Dream Classroom, etc.	X		Philosophy of Classroom Management Cover Sheet	Philosophy of Classroom Management Paper
		X	Classroom Policy Cover Sheet	Classroom policy document
#6 Communication Skills The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, media, and technological communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
Artifact Ideas: Presentations, Speeches, Writing Projects, Papers, Interviews, Technology Projects, Grade Machine, TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PROJECT, etc.	X		Pyramid Power Point Cover Sheet	Pyramid Power Point
		X	Explorer Web Quest Cover Sheet	Explorer Web Quest Lesson Plan Explorer Web Quest
#7 Instructional Planning Skills The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
Artifact Ideas: , Lesson Plans, Curriculum Projects, MICROTEACHING LESSON PLAN, IEP PROJECT, etc.	X		Microteaching Lesson Plan Cover Sheet	Microteaching Lesson Plan
		X	IEP Project Cover Sheet	IEP Project
#8 Assessment of Student Learning The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner.
Artifact Ideas: Rubrics, Grade Book, Course Syllabus, Tests, Quizzes, Study Strategies, Textbook Review, Assessment Report, Grade Machine, etc.		X	Educ. 335 Textbook Review Cover Sheet	Educ. 335 Textbook Review
		X	Educ. 335 Chapter Test	Educ. 335 Chapter Test
#9 Professionalism 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.
Artifact Ideas: Reflection Logs, Practicum Journals, PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION or STANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY, etc.	X		Washington & Du Bois Cover Sheet	Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois
	X		DAR Cover Sheet	DAR Journal
	X		Experience Log Cover Sheet	Early Experience Log
#10 Partnerships The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.
Artifact Ideas: VOLUNTEER LOG, Newsletters, Collaborative Projects, Interdisciplinary Projects, Webpage for Parents, etc.	X		Volunteer Log Cover Sheet	Volunteer Log Sheet
				Interdisciplinary Project

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