Understanding and Addressing
of different developmental stages and cultural
Each Child’s Developmental and
Learning Needs
Candidates use their understanding of
child growth and development, individual
differences, and diverse families, cultures
and communities to plan and implement
inclusive learning environments that
provide each child with equitable access
to high quality learning experiences that
engage and create learning opportunities
for them to meet high standards. They
work collaboratively with families to gain
holistic perspective on children’s
strengths and needs and how to motivate
their learning.
Understanding and Applying
Content and Curricular Knowledge
for Teaching
Candidates demonstrate and apply
understandings of major concepts, skills,
and practices, as they interpret
disciplinary curricular standards and
related expectations within and across
literacy, mathematics, science, and social
studies.
Assessing, planning, and Designing
Contexts for Learning
Candidates assess students, plan
instruction and design classroom contexts
for learning. Candidates useformative and
summative assessment to monitor
students’ learning and guide instruction.
Candidatesplan learning activities to
promote a full range of competencies for
each student. They differentiate
instructional materials and activities to
address learners’ diversity. Candidates
foster engagement in learning by
establishing and maintaining social norms
I planned lessons and activities for a variety
backgrounds during my student teaching as
evidenced in my “Developmentally
Appropriate Instruction” competency which
can be accessed here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/develop
mentally-appropriate-instruction.html
I am able to use my content knowledge to
create learning experiences that are
meaningful and meet standards across the
curriculum. A few lesson plans that display
my ability to use content knowledge for high
quality instruction can be accessed here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/content-k
nowledge-in-interdisciplinary-curriculum.html
I used a wide variety of assessments during
my student teaching and used the
assessment to create lessons that met the
needs of my students. An example of my
planning based on assessment data can be
accessed here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/planning-
preperation-instruction-and-assessment.html
There are several different ways that I
planned my instruction to meet the needs of
my learners. A few examples of my planning
can be accessed with the following
links:​http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/plan
ning-preperation-instruction-and-assessment.
html
for classrooms. They build interpersonal
relationships with students that generate
motivation, and promote students social
and emotional development
Supporting Each Child’s Learning
Using Effective Instruction
Candidates make informed decisions
about instruction guided by knowledge of
children and assessmentof children’s
learning that result in the use of a variety
of effective instructional practices that
employ print, and digital appropriate
resources. Instruction is delivered using a
cohesive sequence of lessons and
employing effective instructional
practices. Candidates use explicit
instruction and effective feedback as
appropriate, and use whole class
discussions to support and enhance
children’s learning.Candidates use
flexible grouping arrangements, including
small group and individual instruction to
support effective instruction and improved
learning for every child.
Developing as a Professional
Candidates promote learning and
development of every child through
participation in collaborative learning
environments, reflective self-study and
professional learning, and involvement in
their professional community.
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/content-k
nowledge-in-interdisciplinary-curriculum.html
I used a wide variety of assessments during
my student teaching and used the
assessment to create lessons that met the
needs of my students. An example of my
planning based on assessment data can be
accessed here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/planning-
preperation-instruction-and-assessment.html
I use a wide variety of instructional strategies
to engage students. One of my favorite ways
to engage students to develop a deep
understanding of content is through using
technology. An example of how I use
technology in the classroom can be accessed
here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/integratio
n-of-technology-and-media-resources.html
I was able to communicate and collaborate
with students, parents, and colleagues
throughout my student teaching experience.
A few examples of my collaboration and
leadership experiences can be accessed
here:
http://ashleysteportfolio.weebly.com/effective-
communication-and-collaboration.html