INTASC+Standard+1

INTASC.1 STANDARD: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

Specific Category of Standard: INTASC.1.A K: The teacher understands major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches. INTASC.1.E D: The teacher appreciates multiple perspectives and conveys to learners how knowledge is developed from the vantage point of the knower.

Understanding Sentence: I understand INTASC Standard 1 to be that the teacher understands what it takes to be a teacher, including being knowledgeable in content areas and able to relate that content to the learner in meaningful ways.

Artifacts
 * Powerpoint on The Gray Wolf - Biology Project [[file:The Gray Wolf.pptx]]
 * Inspiration Project [[file:Orr_IDEA.isf]]

Reflect The artifacts, Powerpoint on The Gray Wolf and Inspiration Project, are examples of Standard 1. The artifacts demonstrate my understanding of the content that I will be teaching. The Powerpoint on The Gray Wolf displays my knowledge of general content areas that I will teach and my ability to relate that knowledge to students in a meaningful and effective way. The Inspiration Project was an in-depth exploration into the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It exemplifies my understanding that knowledge is developed through many different pathsways of learning. It also demonstrates my understanding that events and themes are often related through many disciplines.

Project The artifacts, Powerpoint on The Gray Wolf and Inspiration Project, represent who I am becoming as a teacher by showcasing my ability to use my own knowledge base to provide a rich learning experience. As a learner, I feel that the inspiration project especially showcases my ability to critically think and tie broad concepts together through cause and effect. The Inspiration program can be used in the classroom to help students break down, organize, and/or brainstorm broad or difficult concepts. As an instructor, I understand the need for a variety of learning opportunities. Having an in-depth understanding of the Inspiration program will be a valuable resource to use with my students.