CURRICULUM
Inquiry Based Science Unit from Student Teaching
Constructivist Math Lesson from Math Lesson
Constructivist Science lesson from Science Methods
Expository Reading Lesson from Reading Methods
Guided Reading Lesson from Reading Methods Poetry
Lesson from Language Arts Methods
Shared Reading Lesson from Reading Methods
English Lessons from Student Teaching
Reading Lesson from Student Teaching
Clouds Mini Unit from Science Methods
Bread Mold Lesson from
Science Methods
Seeds
Unit from Student Teaching
Nickels and Pennies Lesson from Math
Methods
Math Lesson from Student Teaching
Semi-trucks Lesson from Social
Studies Methods
Families Around the
World Unit from Social Studies Methods
2a. Central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of
content-Candidates know, understand, and use the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of content for students across the K-6 grades and can create meaningful learning experiences that develop students’ competence in subject matter and skills for various developmental levels;
Evidence
of my understanding
Reflection
for inclusion of my evidence
2b. English language arts—Candidates demonstrate a high level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand, and use concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing, speaking, viewing,
listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply their developing skills to many different situations,
materials, and ideas;
Evidence
of my understanding
Reflection
for inclusion of my evidence
2c. Science—Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts in the subject matter of science—including physical, life, and earth and space sciences—as well as concepts in science and technology, science in personal and social perspectives, the
history and nature of science, the unifying concepts of science, and the inquiry processes scientists use in discovery of new
knowledge to build a base for scientific and technological literacy;
Evidence
of my understanding
Reflection
for inclusion of my evidence
2d. Mathematics—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics
that define number systems and number sense, geometry, measurement, statistics and probability, and algebra in order to foster
student understanding and use of patterns, quantities, and spatial relationships that can represent phenomena, solve problems,
and manage data;
Evidence
of my understanding
Reflection
for inclusion of my evidence
2e. Social studies—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts and modes of inquiry from the social studies—the
integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related areas —to promote elementary students’ abilities
to make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and interdependent world;
Evidence of my understanding Reflection
for inclusion of my evidence
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