Elementary (K-6) Teacher Education Program e-Portfolio

[Teacher Candidate Name]

 

Metastandard #1: Child Development and Learning

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

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Proficiency

Candidates know and understand how children learn and develop and also that children differ in their development and approaches to learning.

Candidates demonstrate and practice theoretically based teaching and learning strategies to promote cognitive growth and development of all children.

Candidates use educational learning theories to plan developmentally appropriate curricula and create learning environments that promote positive social engagement and self-motivation.

Candidates determine the effectiveness of various theoretically based teaching and learning strategies for all children.

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Metastandard #2: Diversity

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

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Proficiency

Candidates know and understand how children differ in their development and approaches to learning.

Candidates demonstrate an understanding of diverse learning styles and impact of a supportive learning environment

Candidates create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners in an environment that encourages emotional, social, and moral development.

Candidates understand the complexity of learners, therefore, nurturing and supporting the spectrum of learners in the environment including physical, emotional, social, cognitive, moral, aesthetic, cognitive, and language growth

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Metastandard #3: Curriculum/Content Knowledge

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

(Evaluation)

Proficiency

Candidates know and understand age-appropriate curriculum for children and has central knowledge of content in Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health Education, Physical Education and Technology.

Candidates understand the role of curriculum and develop competence in strategies and tools for various development levels

Candidates create and modify meaningful curriculum based upon knowledge of subject material, tools of inquiry and structures of each discipline, and age-appropriate curriculum.

Candidates incorporate and vary strategies and concepts in developing integrated curriculum based upon students, subject matter, community, and curriculum goals

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Metastandard #4: Instruction

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

(Evaluation)

Proficiency

Candidates know and understand a variety of teaching strategies using verbal, non-verbal and media communication techniques to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills.

Candidates will understand the principles of instruction based on pedagogical principles, while developing their classroom performance skills.

Candidates understand the principles of instruction based on knowledge of students, learning theory, subject matter, curricular goals, and community.

Candidates obtain and understand multiple instructional strategies including technology to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills

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Metastandard #5: Assessment

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

(Evaluation)

Proficiency

Candidates know and understand a variety of assessment methods and understand the importance of multiple strategies.

Candidates know and understand formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate the development of the children.

Candidates are knowledgeable about assessment methods and plan curriculum appropriately.

Candidates understand the role of assessment as feedback to parents and ensuring the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

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Metastandard #6: Professionalism/Learning Communities

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

(Evaluation)

Proficiency

Candidates know and understand practices and behaviors that identify and develop the competence of a professional career teacher.

Candidates demonstrate professionalism through collegiality, peer support, and professional self-assessment.

Candidates demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through reflection and professional behaviors.

Candidates actively engage in professional growth and a variety of development activities which include monitoring student learning.

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Metastandard #7: Family/Community Involvement

 

Basic

(Knowledge & Comprehension)

Proficient

(Application)

Mastery

(Analysis and Synthesis)

Exemplary

(Evaluation)

Proficiency

Candidates know and understand the influence of the family, community and culture on the learning and development of the growth of children.

Candidates know and understand multiple aspects of professional relationships and how to utilize and foster community services.

Candidates understand the importance of positive working relationships with school colleagues, support services, and community members to support children’s well-being.

Candidates understand the role of professional relationships, especially family, in promoting the academic, social, and emotional growth of children.

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