You are on page 1of 2

ARTIFACT REFLECTION SHEET

NAME: Rose Wagner

DATE: 04/23/2014

MAJOR: Elementary Education (K-8)


ARTIFACT TITLE: Teaching Philosophy
RELATED COURSE & INSTRUCTOR: EDU 452 Advanced Practicum/ Dr. Sue Fuson
RELATED COURSE OBJECTIVE(S):

Teacher candidates will demonstrate professional development in addition to the field


experience.
Teacher candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the philosophies, models and
theories that provide a basis for past, current and future education practices for students.
Teacher candidates will demonstrate an awareness of the impact environment, culture
(Indian Education for All), linguistic, socio-economic (concentrated intergenerational
poverty), exceptionalities, gender, and other factors have on learning.
Teacher candidates will become familiar with the nature and influence of family,
community, society, and culture on children and how these topics may be integrated to
enhance student development.

RELATED INTASC STANDARD(S):


INTAC Standard 1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow
and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually
within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and
designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning
experiences.
INTAC Standard 2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual
differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning
environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
INTAC Standard 3: Learning Environments. The teacher uses understanding of
individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning
environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
INTAC Standard 4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts,
tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) taught and creates learning experiences
that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the
content.
INTAC Standard 5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect
concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity,
and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
INTAC Standard 6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of
assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to
guide the teachers and learners decision making.

INTAC Standard 7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports
every student in meeting rigorous goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas,
curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and
the community context.
INTAC Standard 8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety
of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content
areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
INTAC Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice. The teacher engages in
ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate teaching practice,
particularly the effects of instructional choices and actions on others (learners, families,
other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each
learner.
INTAC Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration. The teacher seeks appropriate
leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to
collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community
members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
IN THE SPACE BELOW, DESCRIBE THE ARTIFACT AND HOW IT RELATES TO
THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM:
The artifact is my philosophy of education. Throughout the philosophy all three areas of the
framework are addressed and how each area contributes to my attitudes toward teaching. The
philosophy agrees with the importance of diversity. I will embrace diversity in students, parents,
and the community and model good citizenship to students. Content knowledge, diversity, and
pedagogy relate to the philosophy in many ways. I will use theories to support learning in the
classroom. I will continue to learn and grow as an instructor to meet the needs of all learners.
IN THE SPACE BELOW, DESCRIBE AND EXPLAIN IN WHAT WAY(S) THIS
ARTIFACT RELATES TO THE COURSE OBJECTIVE(S) YOU ALIGNED IT WITH
AND HOW IT CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR GROWING COMPETENCE IN THE
EDUCATION PROGRAM:
In my philosophy, I have addressed my growth as a professional educator and how this will
apply to my future career. The philosophy addresses both individual differences and
environmental factors that influence students attitudes, behaviors, and learning success. The
philosophy is a plan to apply what I have learned about diversity, theory, and professional
development.

You might also like