Jen+B.

The student teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter more meaningful to students. || NOS Lesson Plan: Artifacts Rationale: VNOS Questionnaire: || The student teacher understands how children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional, social and cultural development. || 1st Day Survey: 1st Day Activity: || The student teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. || BSCS 5E Lesson Plan: Literacy Game Plan: || The student teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, the community, and curriculum goals. || CTS Unit Analysis: Unit Cover Page and Stage 2: || The student teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and to ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner. || Unit Exam: (Answer Key): || The student teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and colleagues in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. || Self Assessments: Philosophy Paper: Belief Statement: ||
 * //**UMF Teaching Standards**// || //**Evidence**// ||
 * **Understands Content (Maine Standards 1, 2)**
 * **Understands Development (Maine Standard 3)**
 * **Designs Instructional Strategies (Maine Standards 5, 6)**
 * **Plans and Integrates (Maine Standards 1, 2, 4)**
 * **Evaluates (Maine Standard 8)**
 * **Reflects on Practice (Maine Standards 9, 10)**