Artifact #1 Word Study
Artifact # 2 Practicum
Artifact # 3 Vocabulary Unit
Artifact # 4 Author Study
Artifact # 5 Modeling
Artifact # 6 Multi Genre
Artifact # 7 Comprehension
Context: This was done as part of a comprehension unit focusing on the development of vocabulary to enhance understanding and comprehension of stories read. Research supports the use of vocabulary development to increase comprehension. This shows a lesson based upon a book read to students. The lesson can be adapted to various grade levels. Tier one words are chosen based upon the developmental and instructional level of the grades being instructed. The lesson included activities focusing on the chosen words. There was also one speed drill, which would be given half through the course of doing activities and and second speed drill towards the end. These help to determine the students level of understanding. The lesson was ended with an assessment. The assessment had a variety of ways for the students to respond. This enables a student to show understanding in a variety of ways. My students enjoy doing the activities involving new vocabulary words. They look forward to being introduced to new words through out the year. My students enjoy having the vocabulary words introduced before the story and having these words posted on our vocabulary wall. My students have now started incorporating these words into their writing.
Alignment:
Standard A. Instructional Expertise This shows the diversity in instructional expertise and applying the latest theory across the curriculum. This also indicates linking form findings and students development to improve classroom performance on student's level.
Standard B Knowledge of Learners This shows the knowledge of the nature of the learner, learning processes and variations in learning abilities and styles by allowing different formats to respond in. This also indicates diversity by providing different evaluation and delivery. This demonstrates an environment conducive to learning and making all fell welcome and successful.
Standard C Research This indicates the use of present day research to form lesson to improve student learning, classroom processes.
Standard D Content Knowledge This demonstrates advanced depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the area of academics. Advanced content knowledge is displayed.