Artifacts and Characteristics of the Novice Teacher #5 and #6

Characteristic # 5: We believe that the novice teacher should have in-depth knowledge of pedagogy.

• Definition: In-depth knowledge of pedagogy includes (a) an understanding of human development and learning theories and their applications, (b) a repertoire of skills that allow for effective management of the learning process, (c) a working knowledge of instructional models and teaching strategies, and (d) an awareness of various educational philosophies.
• Artifacts:
• Lesson Plan- Showing your way of teaching
• Special Education Toolkit
• Effective Management (Classroom Management Philosophy)
• Authentic Assessments
• Video

These artifacts would be beneficial because 1) using a lesson plan will show how you implemented your ideas into the classroom and how you taught the content to the students, 2) using a classroom management philosophy will show that you will manage your classroom effectively so that you can teach your content. Videos would be a great way for others to actually see you in action in the classroom, however, Lesson Plans would be the most beneficial artifact for this characteristic.

Characteristic #6: We believe that the novice teacher should have in-depth knowledge of content.

• Definition: In-depth knowledge of content includes the range of existing information in the discipline, the structure of knowledge within the discipline, and the processes used to develop new knowledge in that discipline.
• Artifacts:
• Specialization Work
• Learning Cycle
• Unit Plans
• Special Education-Strategies