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Robert A. Goodwyn

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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

Things not to forget or new ideas in green. 

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

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Artifact Cover Sheet

ARTIFACTS

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#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, SCPI Results Report, Concept Mapping, Lesson Plan

 

 

KNOWLEDGE of SUBJECT MATTER Cover Sheet

Math History - Topographical Paper:

“Six Degrees of Separation”

Ideas:  Senior Seminar Test, Sr. Sem. Homework, Math Methods Article Reviews

 

 

 

Math History –

Biographical Paper:

“Paul Erdõs”

 

 

 

 

Textbook Review

 

 

 

 

Complicated Math Problem

#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:  Reflection Logs, Literature Audit, DAR Journal, Working with Families campus disability assessment (computer?),

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Disabilities Assessment Cover Sheet

Working with Families Campus Disabilities Assessment

 

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Motivation Reflection Cover Sheet

Educational Psychology Motivation Presentation Reflection

 

 

 

Motivation Presentation Cover Sheet

Motivation Presentation

 

 

 

Case Study Cover Sheet

Disability

Case Study (copy)

 

Case Study Summary (copy)

 

 

 

Practicum – DAR  Journal Cover Sheet

 

 

Practicum – DAR Journal

#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:  Disability Adaptations, Multicultural Projects, Circle of Courage Unbuntu Lesson, etc.

 

 

ADAPTING INSTRUCTION for INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Cover Sheet

Differentiated Lesson Plan:

a)   An Overview

b)  Lesson Plan

c)  In-Class Work

d)  Grading Rubric

 

 

 

 

Adapted Lesson Plan

(IN PRINT ~ OR SCANNED)

 

 

 

 

Teaching Ethics through Multicultural Education

 

 

 

 

High School Math for Growing Adolescents

#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.

 

 

MULTIPLE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES Coversheet

Group Lesson Plan:

 

*Jot Chart Reading Guide

and

*Venn Diagram Project

 

 

 

 

IEP Artifact

#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.

 

 

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT and MOTIVATION SKILLS

Cover Sheet

Dream Classroom Project

 

 

 

 

Classroom Management Profile:

Bullying in Schools

#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.

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS Cover Sheet

Passionate Teacher Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

Passionate Teacher Essay

 

 

 

 

“Secrets of a Teenage Mind”

– Math in Adolescents

 

 

 

 

Inspirational Essay:

 “A Teacher to Me”

#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, IEP PROJECT, etc.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING SKILLS

Cover Sheet

Microteaching Lesson Plan:

a)     Lesson Plan

b)     Guide to Notes

c)      LP in Review

 

 

 

 

Unit Lesson Plan

9th Grade Algebra

a)   Outline

b)   Pre Learning

c)   Informal Writing

d)   RAFT Activity

e)   Vocabulary

f)    Writing to Learn

g)   Scavenger Hunt

h)   During

 

#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, Quizzes, Study Strategies, , Assessment Report, , etc.

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ASSESSMENT of STUDENT LEARNING Cover Sheet

Educational Psychology Sample Grade Machine *Part 1

*Part 2

 

 

 

 

 

9th Grade Algebra: A Course Syllabus

 

 

 

 

Algebra Assessment:

Sample Study Guide

and

Sample Chapter Test

 

 

 

 

Textbook Review Stategy

 

#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.

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Philosophy Cover Sheet

 

Philosophy of Education Paper EDUC/SPED 110

 

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Kalamazoo Cover Sheet

Kalamazoo School Case 1873

 

 

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Anticipating Early Field Experience Cover Sheet

 

Anticipating Early Field Experience Paper

 

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Reflecting on Early Field Experience Cover Sheet

Reflecting on Early Field Experience Paper

 

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Professional Development Cover Sheet

 

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Professional Development Summary

#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.