Standard 3: Content and Curriculum Expertise
Teacher leaders have a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach and understanding of curriculum theory and development. They value collaboration and the interconnectedness of disciplines. They understand the importance of curriculum relevance in engaging students in content. Indicators are:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Model the integration of 21st century content and skills into educational practices.
- Develop relevant, rigorous curriculum.
Context:
This IRA Standards Matrix artifact was
created as part of class RE 5525, Product of Learning, under the
instruction of Dr. Woodrow Trathen. The matrix documents how the
standards for Reading Language Arts from the International Reading
Association have been met through my education in Appalachian's Reading
Education Master's Program. I aligned each standard with
artifacts from the master's program and accompanied a rationale
statement as to how that standard was addressed by the artifact.
Rationale:
This artifact shows I have gained a deep understanding of the reading
and writing processes through the master's program in Reading Education
at Appalachian State University and that I understand the importance of
curriculum relevance in engaging students in content.
Furthermore, the matrix demonstrates my in-depth knowledge of
curriculum, instruction, and assessment in reading, writing and
spelling. It also demonstrates my ability to integrate the 21st century
content and skills into educational practices. The Matrix shows
the relevant and rigorous curriculum I gained through Appalachian's
Master's in Reading Education Program. I have met the criteria to
be deemed a highly qualified literacy teacher.
Context:
This Comprehensive Exam artifact was completed as a part of RE 5710, Seminar in Reading and Language Arts Research with Dr. Woodrow Trathen. This artifact demonstrates my understanding of curriculum theory and development as I describe how I address assessment, reading instruction, writing, use of materials, individualized instruction, and response to reading in my classroom. Please note that the Comprehensive Exam is linked to my blog for RE 5710. Once directed to the blog click on the Comprehensive Exam link to open it in a Word document.
Rationale:
The artifact demonstrates that I have an in depth knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The artifact also demonstrates ways in which I integrate 21st century content and skills into educational practices. The comprehensive exam shows the transformation that took place in my curriculum, instruction and assessment and shows the relevant and rigorous curriculum I aquired through Appalachian's Mater's in Reading Education Program.