Queen Anne’s County:New Teacher Portfolio

Prepared by:

Hired: August, 2006

Contents:

I. INTASC Standards: Artifacts & Reflections

II. Dimensions of Learning: 5 Lesson Plans

III. Integration of Technology: 5 Lesson Plans

Part I:

INTASC Standards

Standard 1: Subject MatterThe 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: Reflection:

Standard 2:Student LearningThe teacher understands how children and youths learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

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Reflection:

Standard 3:Diverse LearnersThe teacher understands how learners differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to learners from diverse cultural backgrounds and with exceptionalities.

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Standard 4: Instructional StrategiesThe teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

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Reflection:

Standard 5: Learning EnvironmentThe 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.

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Standard 6: CommunicationThe teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

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Standard 7: Planning InstructionThe teacher plans and manages instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

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Standard 8: AssessmentThe teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of his or her learners.

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Reflection:

Standard 9: Reflection & Professional DevelopmentThe teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities for growth.

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Standard 10:Collaboration, Ethics, & RelationshipsThe teacher communicates and interacts with parents/guardians, families, school colleagues, and the community to support the student’s learning and well-being.

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Part II:

Dimensions of Learning

Lesson 1: Lesson 2:Lesson 3:Lesson 4:Lesson 5:

Part III:

Integration of Technology

Lesson 1: Lesson 2:Lesson 3:Lesson 4:Lesson 5: