Iowa Teaching Standards
STANDARD 1
Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
c. Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
I CREATED A GOOGLE QUIZ AS A FORM OF DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT TO SEE WHERE MY STUDENTS WERE IN THEIR PHOTOSHOP SKILLS BEFORE THE LESSON. I CHANGED MY LESSON ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION THAT MANY OF MY STUDENTS HAD LITTLE TO NO EXPERIENCE IN THE PROGRAM.
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
I CREATED A CLASSROOM PHILOSOPHY BOOK THAT ENCAPSULATES WHAT MY ROOM AND IDEALS ARE ALL ABOUT.
STANDARD 2
Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
a. Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
I RESEARCHED A CONTEMPORARY ARTIST AND FORMULATED A PAPER ABOUT HER TEACHING METHODS AND WORK.
c. Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
WITH A GROUP I FORMULATED A RESEARCH PRESENTATION ABOUT THE ARTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND RELATION TO OTHER CONTENT AREAS.
STANDARD 3
Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
c. Uses student’s developmental needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instruction.
I WORKED COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE A LESSON THAT INCORPORATED STUDENTS PERSONAL INTEREST WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. STUDENTS IN THEÂ SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WILL BE PARTICIPATING. THE WORK WILL BE DISPLAYED ALONG WITH THE INSPIRING ARTIST MARY GRIEP AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA.
Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
THIS IS A MULTICULTURAL LESSON THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO INCORPORATE THEIR PERSONAL INTEREST.
STANDARD 4
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
I HAVE INCLUDED MY LEVEL 2 EVALUATION FORM. DURING MY LESSON I WAS ABLE TO TAKE FEEDBACK FROM MY COOPERATING TEACHER AND QUICKLY IMPLEMENT THE CHANGES IN MY FOLLOWING CLASS. (SEE NOTES IN DOCUMENT)
d. Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
I CRAFTED A DIFFERENTIATION PLAN TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MY DIVERSE LEARNERS FOR A LESSON PLAN.
STANDARD 5
Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
I WORKED WITH STUDENTS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON A PROTOTYPEÂ SCULPTURE THEY WERE CREATING.
a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
I CREATED A GOOGLE QUIZ AS A FORM OF DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT TO SEE WHERE MY STUDENTS WERE IN THEIR PHOTOSHOP SKILLS BEFORE THE LESSON. I CHANGED MY LESSON ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION THAT MANY OF MY STUDENTS HAD LITTLE TO NO EXPERIENCE IN THE PROGRAM.
STANDARD 6
Demonstrates competence in classroom management.
a. Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.
I CREATED A THIS I BELIEVE WRITING THAT ENCAPSULATES WHAT MY ROOM PHILOSOPHYÂ AND IDEALS ARE ALL ABOUT.
e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
THIS IS A MENTOR REFLECTION OF MY FIELD EXPERIENCE. IT SPEAKS TO MY PRESENCE IN THE CLASSROOM.
STANDARD 7
Engages in professional growth.
Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
I ATTENDED THE ART EDUCATORS OF IOWA CONFERENCE AND WAS ABLE TO REFLECT ON THAT AND USE THE INFORMATION FOR MY FUTURE TEACHING.
Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
THIS IS A PERSONAL REFLECTION ON MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND METHODS. I REFLECTED ON HOW I COULD MAKE MY LESSON MORE EFFECTIVE.
STANDARD 8
Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.
THIS EVALUATION VERIFIES THAT I AM MEETING THE STATE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.