- 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
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
Alicia, your narrative for CNT# 5 (in-depth knowledge of pedagogy) should have included your own understanding of the main traits embedded in this Characteristic. You choice of artifacts to represent this characteristic are good, however, there is no description on how you tried any of them in your classroom. In your fifth year electronic portfolio, you will be required to give very rich descriptions and for each characteristic, you will only be required to give one artifact. So it would help if you decide on what artifact you want to use for each characteristic.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, in CNT # 5, you would use an instructional strategies tool kit that you develop during your Reading in Content Areas course.
In CNT # 6 the unit plan is a good choice, but also you could use a research paper that you may have written in your content area courses.