Standard 2
Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
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. ​
Reasoning Statement
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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.​
Reasoning Statement
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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.
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The artifact:
- Is a physical, tangible, creative representation of something you have done within student teaching to demonstrate progress towards proficiency for that element.
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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:
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Direct connections to the standard (does not necessarily need to address each individual element)
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Impact on your growth as a teacher
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Impact on your students as learners
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A description of the PROFESSIONAL GOALS you have set for yourself as a result of your reflection