Assessments of and Reflections on Student Work; Reflections on Lesson

 Conceptualizing Essays & Lesson Plans

  Implementation of Lessons

Candidates have in-depth knowledge of childhood development.

 X

Candidates have in-depth knowledge of learning theories.

 X

2: Knowledge of Content: 2.3 (Math)

Candidates’ Conceptualizing Essays show that they know, understand, and use the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics that define number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebra. 

 X

Candidates’ Conceptualizing Essays show that they know the history of mathematics and the contributions of diverse cultures to that history.

 X

Candidates Conceptualizing Lesson Plans show they understand what mathematical preconceptions, misconceptions, and error patterns to look for in children’s work.

 X

2.3: Knowledge of Instruction (Math)

Candidates know how to teach children to explore, conjecture, & reason logically and to use language activities to do so.

 X

Candidates use various strategies, methods, and materials to support hands-on learning of Mathematics.

 X

Candidates follow a before-during-after structure in their lessons, assisting children to share current understandings, working with children to acquire new knowledge, and checking for understanding of the lesson teaching point.

 X

Candidates use strategies to assist children to acquire knowledge of and skill in a variety of mathematical concepts and operations.

 X

Candidates use discussions to assist children to share what they understand.

 X

Candidates know how to use writing to assist students to communicate about and through mathematics.

 X

3.2: Knowledge: Instruction: Adaptation to Diverse Students

Candidates identify differences in approaches to learning & performance and ways students demonstrate learning. 

 X

Candidates’ lessons include cultural responsive approaches and activities, including making sure there is validation of a wide array of diverse cultural contributions to different content areas.

 X

3.3: Knowledge: Instruction:  Development of Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Candidates’ lessons include various appropriate processes for stimulating children’s minds.

 X

Candidates’ lessons include multiple strategies for learning.

 X

Candidates enhance learning by using a wide variety of materials, human resources, and learning strategies that promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance capabilities.

 X

3.4: Knowledge: Instruction: Active Engagement in Learning 

Candidates create communities of learners in their classrooms.

 X

Candidates use appropriate and effective interpersonal and small group communication techniques to create effective learning environments.

 X

3.5: Knowledge: Instruction: Communication to Foster Collaboration

Candidates model effective communication strategies in conveying ideas and information and asking questions. 

 X

Candidates use various media and technological tools to enhance and enrich learning.

 X

Assessments of and Reflections on Student Work; Reflection on Lessons

Undergraduate Clinical Practice Assessment of Outcomes

RATING ON STANDARDS

Fall/2011: N=

 4:  Knowledge of Assessment for Instruction

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EX

Candidates use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and strengthen instruction that will promote continuous growth and to enhance their knowledge of individual students’ learning and progress in learning. 

 X

Candidates’ use different types of assessment appropriate for evaluating how K-6 students learn, what they know, and what they are able to do in each subject area.

 X

Candidates use formal and informal assessments in order to adjust teaching. 

 X

Conceptualizing Essays and Reflections on Lessons

Undergraduate Clinical Practice Assessment of Collaboration

RATING ON STANDARDS

Fall/2011: N=

 5.1: Professional Growth, Reflection, & Evaluation

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EM

C

EX

Candidates reflect on their practice and they continually evaluate the effects of their professional decisions and actions on students.

 X

5.2: Collaboration with Families, Colleagues, & Community Agencies

Candidates know the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive collaborative relationship with school colleagues to promote the intellectual, social, emotional, physical growth and well-being of children. 

 X