Elementary (K-6) Teacher
Education Program e-Portfolio
[Teacher Candidate Name]
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Metastandard #1: Child
Development and Learning |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #2: Diversity |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #3:
Curriculum/Content Knowledge |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #4:
Instruction |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #5: Assessment |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #6:
Professionalism/Learning Communities |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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Metastandard #7: Family/Community
Involvement |
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Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension) |
Proficient (Application) |
Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis) |
Exemplary (Evaluation) |
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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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Evidence |
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