Standard 1: Knowledge of Subject Matter
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline taught and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
Reflection
The following artifacts correspond to Standard One because they demonstrate the knowledge of subject matter. These artifacts are Praxis II scores, Math text book report and ICLA certificate. The first artifact, Praxis II scores, showed my competency to teach math as required by the Idaho State Department of Education. Understanding the central concepts of the discipline taught is determinate to create learning experiences that would become meaningful for the students. Second artifact is a Math textbook report which belongs to this standard because it shows my interest to find the right tools that help me produce meaningful learning experiences for the students. Third artifact is ICLA certificate that is evidence of my understanding of tools of inquiry to engage students into learning.
What I have learned along the path of gathering these artifacts is that to be able to teach well one must know their subject matter well. Research and experience have shown that students learn in different ways. Mastering diverse tools, instruction techniques and subject matter helps to provide meaningful learning experiences that will attach to students’ memory. I have learned to make knowledge of subject matter meaningful for students. I understand that it is vital to be prepared and have the adequate tools to teach. Students do not see the importance to learn about something; it is our job to ignite a spark of curiosity. Once the seed of curiosity is planted, all knowledge gained after would be meaningful because it had been searched.
The following artifacts correspond to Standard One because they demonstrate the knowledge of subject matter. These artifacts are Praxis II scores, Math text book report and ICLA certificate. The first artifact, Praxis II scores, showed my competency to teach math as required by the Idaho State Department of Education. Understanding the central concepts of the discipline taught is determinate to create learning experiences that would become meaningful for the students. Second artifact is a Math textbook report which belongs to this standard because it shows my interest to find the right tools that help me produce meaningful learning experiences for the students. Third artifact is ICLA certificate that is evidence of my understanding of tools of inquiry to engage students into learning.
What I have learned along the path of gathering these artifacts is that to be able to teach well one must know their subject matter well. Research and experience have shown that students learn in different ways. Mastering diverse tools, instruction techniques and subject matter helps to provide meaningful learning experiences that will attach to students’ memory. I have learned to make knowledge of subject matter meaningful for students. I understand that it is vital to be prepared and have the adequate tools to teach. Students do not see the importance to learn about something; it is our job to ignite a spark of curiosity. Once the seed of curiosity is planted, all knowledge gained after would be meaningful because it had been searched.
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