Standard 1

​Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

The elementary teacher is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content that he or she teachers (e.g., science, social studies, arts, physical education, or world languages).

​The secondary teacher has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is an expert in his or her content endorsement area(s). 

 

 

 

STANDARD I REFLECTION: 

ELEMENT A: Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards, their District’s organized plan of instruction, and the individual needs of their students.​

Reasoning Statement

 

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ELEMENT B: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, disciplinary inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught. ​

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ELEMENT C: Teachers develop and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas/disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.​

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Artifacts and Rationale Statements
1 point for each artifact; 2 points for each rationale statement (student teaching expectation)

For each element, include one artifact from student teaching with accompanying rational/reasoning statements.

• The artifact:
  - Is a physical, tangible, creative representation of something you have done within student teaching to demonstrate progress towards proficiency for that element.
  - Is not a summary statement describing an activity within student teaching.

• The rational/reasoning statement will include:
  - How this particular artifact is connected to that element
  - What YOUR role as a teacher candidate is/was, as it relates to the artifact

Reflection Statements for Each Standard
6 points for each standard reflection (student teaching expectation)

Include a final overall reflection for each standard

Standard reflections should answer the following question:  What level (accomplished, proficient, developing, or emergent) do you believe you have achieved at this point with regard to the standard?
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Standard reflections should include:

• Direct connections to the standard (does not necessarily need to address each individual element)

• Impact on your growth as a teacher

• Impact on your students as learners

• A description of the PROFESSIONAL GOALS you have set for yourself as a result of your reflection