Task 1: Philosophy: Address questions
Task 2: Unit
Integrated, interdisciplinary
Various domains/intelligences
Hands on
Small and large group activities
Annotated text bibliography
Plans spanning 2 weeks (5-10) Use Task 3 format
Goals,
Objectives (tied to frameworks 2 for each goal minimum)
Materials, overheads
Activities, tasks, assignments
strategies
modifications
critical thinking and problem solving
student interests and motivating
adjustments to physical space
built in assessments that evaluate the students learning, and lesson value, accuracy and interest retention
Artifacts all of the above plus
formal student assessment (evidence of growth with a sampling representing class demographics)
informal student assessment
samples of student work with your evaluations and feedback
reflection on unit
reflection on plans
reflection on your teaching
Evidence that students built on what they knew (KWL)
Planning web
Matrix showing developmental level building
Task 3: Two Lessons
In addition to appropriate from above be sure to include in one or both:
Introduction of concept or procedure
Small group instruction
Higher order thinking skills/problem solving
Technology
Classroom discussion
Evaluation/assessment
Documentation attached
Video
20-30 minutes can be continuous or edited clips
Introduction and development of concept
Small group and large group instruction
Critical thinking and problem based discussion
You facilitating the discussion
The classroom environment be sure to have student voices
Attach artifacts:
Student work
Formal or informal assessment 3 students your comments group product acceptable
Reflection
Content
Intruction why
Learners
Learning environment
Assessment
Task 4: Case Study
Brief profile including preferred learning style, demographics (ethnicity, age, gender, free or reduced lunch status, family structure), likes and dislikes, etc.
3-4 weeks of work samples with your evaluations of each
Instructional objectives for the 3-4 week period including modifications for the child if needed
Analysis of student learning
Analysis of your instructional effectiveness
Task 5: Assessment
Formal
Criteria
3-4 marked samples
Analysis of the assessment
Informal
3-4 marked samples
Analysis of the asessment
Task 6: Ready to Teach
Reflection on readiness to teach 2 page maximum
Task 7: Professional Development Plan
12 point Times New Roman, double spaced
Name
Identified areas for continuing professional growth
Goals for future knowledge
Skills you would like to acquire
Plan for achieving goals and acquiring skills