COURSE GOALS
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NBPT
Standards |
| To recognize
teachers as agents of change in areas of
curriculum development and implementation. |
II.
Knowledge of Content and
Curriculum
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of subject matter and
curriculum to make sound decisions about what is important for students
to
learn within and across the subject areas of the middle childhood
curriculum.
V. Instructional Resources
Accomplished teachers create, assess, select, and adapt a rich and
varied
collection of materials and draw on other resources such as staff,
community
members, and students to support learning.
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| To
understand the role of individual teachers in curriculum development,
instruction and assessment and the impact of local, state and federal
entities upon these roles. |
II.
Knowledge of Content and
Curriculum
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of subject matter and
curriculum to make sound decisions about what is important for students
to
learn within and across the subject areas of the middle childhood
curriculum.
VI. Meaningful Applications of Knowledge
Accomplished teachers engage students in learning within and across the
disciplines and help students understand how the subjects they study
can be
used to explore important issues in their lives and the world around
them.
VIII. Assessment
Accomplished teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of
different
assessment methods, base their instruction on ongoing assessment, and
encourage
students to monitor their own learning.
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To reflect
upon and investigate an educational issue or trend that will lead
to
further investigation.
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II.
Knowledge of Content and
Curriculum
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of subject matter and
curriculum to make sound decisions about what is important for students
to
learn within and across the subject areas of the middle childhood
curriculum.
X.
Reflection
Accomplished
teachers regularly analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and strengthen the
effectiveness and quality of their practice.
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| To understand
the learning needs of students including cultural, developmental, and
intellectual
differences when developing curriculum. |
I.
Knowledge of Students
Accomplished teachers draw on their knowledge of child development and
their
relationships with students to understand their students’ abilities,
interests,
aspirations, and values.
IV. Respect for Diversity
Accomplished teachers help students learn to respect and appreciate
individual and group differences.
VII. Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Accomplished teachers provide students with multiple paths needed to
learn
the central concepts in each school subject, explore important themes
and
topics that cut across subject areas, and build overall knowledge and
understanding.
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| To understand
the impact of school, district and community factors upon curriculum
development. |
III.
Learning Environment
Accomplished teachers establish a caring, inclusive, stimulating, and
safe
school community where students can take intellectual risks, practice
democracy, and work collaboratively and independently.
XI.
Contributions to the Profession
Accomplished
teachers work with colleagues to improve schools and to advance
knowledge and
practice in their field.
IX. Family Involvement
Accomplished teachers initiate positive, interactive relationships with
families as they participate in the education of their children.
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| To be able to
construct
and implement a curriculum plan based upon the teacher's interests and
areas of expertise. |
V.
Instructional Resources
Accomplished teachers create, assess, select, and adapt a rich and
varied
collection of materials and draw on other resources such as staff,
community
members, and students to support learning. |