University of Maine Farmington
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Philosophy of Education (EDU 125)
Classroom Management Ideas (EDU 302)
Standard 1:
Demonstrates knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the discipline(s) s/he teachers and can create learning
experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful to
students.
Artifact 1:
Lesson Plan
Description:
In my Practicum Seminar class we practiced writing our own lesson
plans. I have included a copy of a first draft of a lesson plan.
This is
a plan that I created for third graders who are learning about the
1850's.
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This artifact shows my ability to plan a lesson that will be meaningful
to the students. It also shows that I have a central concept of
the subject I am teaching.
Artifact 2:
Informal Observation
Description:
During Practicum it is required that all students have an informal
observation while working in a classroom. I have included a copy
of of my initial observation review given by
Johanna Prince. During the observation I was working with a small
group of students on a math lesson.
Rationale:
This shows my ability to work with the students on central concept
ideas in a meaningful way. I understand the major concept of the
discipline I am teaching to the children. It also shows that I
can relate my knowledge of the discipline to the class.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures among the disciplines.
Artifact 1:
Children's Literacy Write-Up
Description:
In my EDU 388 Literarcy in grades 4-8 class we are required to create a
Children's Literature Binder. Throughout the semseter I read
several childrens and young adult books.
I have also evaluated these books using a guide from Dr. Marcia
Nash. This is a copy of write up about a book on food chains.
The book is
Who Eats What? By Patricia Lauber.
Rationale:
This artifact shows my ability integrate different subject areas into
one particular project. The book that was ready was a science
subject, but it was read during a literacy class. I have made
connections between between the content and other disciplines.
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Demonstrates knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and
develop by providing learning opportunities that support their
intellectual, physical, emotional, social and cultural development.
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Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and learning and development theory.
Artifact 1:
Formal Lesson Plan
Description:
Each student involved with the Practicum Block at the University of
Maine at Farmington is required to have formal observation.
During the observation the student is required to teach a lesson
in the classroom where they have been placed. I have included a
copy of the lesson plan that I created for my formal
observation. The students will be creating their own folktales
and drawing pictures to go along with them.
Rationale:
This proves my ability to create a lesson plan that will help the
students learn. The lesson plan is based on curriculum goals.
The lesson plan is also accomidating to students who need special
help.
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Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technology to meet students’ needs.
Artifact 1:
ACTEM Certificate
Description:
On October 12, 2007, I attended the ACTEM conference on technology at
the Augusta Civic Center. ACTEM is the Association of Computer
Technology Education in Maine. At the conference
I attended a session on design and also a session on ways for teachers
to use google. Each participant of the conference received a
certificate. I have included this certificate as an artifact.
Rationale:
This artifact shows that I am willing to use technology to help the
students get the best possible use out of their education. It
also proves that I am taking the time to learn as much as I can about
technology. The different sessions that I attended gave a variety of strategies to use with students.
Creates and maintains a classroom environment which supports and encourages learning.
Standard 7:
Demonstrates the ability to support students’ learning and
well-being by engaging students, home, school, colleagues, and
community.
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Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment
strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner.
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Standard 9: Demonstrates an awareness of and commitment to ethical and legal responsibilities of a teacher.
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Autism Conference
Description:
In November of 2007 I attended an Autism Conference held at the
University of Maine at Farmington. Prior to the conference I read
the novel
Rules By Cynthia Lord. This is a copy of the cover of
Rules and
a description of of the sessions I attended at the conference.
Cynthia Lord spoke about her experiences as a parent of and child
with Autism and also her experiences as a new writer.
Rationale:
This artifact shows that I am taking the time to learn about the legal
rights that students with disabilities have. I learned about the
rights of students with Autism at the conference. I understand
that the rights of students are very imporant. Attending the
Autism Conference is showing that I willing to learn and grow
professionally.
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Demonstrates a strong professional ethic and a desire to contribute to the education profession.
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