Colorado Standard/Element

Required Tasks  -  Courses

  • (i.e., Readings, coursework, activities, etc.)

Demonstration(s) of Proficiency at Program Completion

Standard 1.0 Knowledge of Literacy:

The Teacher shall be knowledgeable about student literacy development in reading, writing, speaking, viewing and listening.

 

 

1.1

Plan and organize reading instruction based on ongoing assessment.

Courses:

ED413

·         Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

MATH 477

·         Lesson plans include integration of literacy

RDG 410

·         Completing ten language arts assessments (both formal and informal) with a child below grade level in reading

·         Producing a Reading Portfolio that includes the strengths, needs, and recommended remediation for each child

·         Complete 40 hours of Field Experience in Reading in a high needs elementary school

 RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Online Discussion on Authentic Assessment
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on Authentic Assessment
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on Reading Instruction and Assessment

ED451

·        Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

ED485

·        Case Study 2 students must analyze data on reading performance

·        Contextual Analysis requires students to collect data in an ongoing way to determine how to promote literacy in their TWS

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections and weekly logs; Student assessments; Student materials; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

1.2

Develop phonological and linguistic skills related to reading including:

Phonemic awareness.

Concepts about print.

Systematic, explicit phonics.

Other word identification strategies

Spelling instruction

 

 

 

Courses: RDG 410

·                 Students must reach proficiency on the phonemic awareness standard in order to pass Reading 410

·                 To meet the proficiency requirement students must pass the portion of the midterm examination that covers understanding and application of phonological and linguistic processes

·                 Students administer a Concepts about Print assessment as part of the Reading Portfolio Assessment

·                 Students write a paper on systematic, explicit phonics; they read a chapter about it; they administer two phonics assessments as part of their Reading Portfolio Assessment; and they are tested on it during the midterm

·                 Other word identification strategies are taught through a chapter in the text, by demonstrations in class, and by creating and presenting a lesson plan one of these strategies

·                 Spelling instruction is modeled in class, students read a chapter about it, and they are tested on it in the Final Examination

RDG 435

  • Take a reading process test
  • Construct a reading process handout for peers
  • Reading Process Webquest

Reading Competency Test Score

1.3

 Develop reading comprehension and promotion of independent reading including:

Comprehension strategies for a variety of genre.

Literary response and analysis

Content area literacy.

Student independent reading.

Courses:

ED413

·         Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

 

ED 414,

·        Online Internet Research Sharing on content area literacy in science

·        Lesson Plan and Presentation promoting reading comprehension and independent reading

·        Child’s Portfolio demonstrating assessment of literacy skills in science

ED 417,

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation addressing reading in the content area of math
  • Interactive Math Center with grade level independently read directions
  • Math Game with grade level independently read directions
  • Changes in Thinking addressing content literacy in math
  • Readings on Content Literacy in Math

ED451

  • Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

MATH 477,

  • Lesson plans engage students in literacy and math connections

 RDG 410

·         Lesson Plan and Presentations

·         Various reading techniques are modeled, taught and used in lessons

·         Individualized Reading is modeled as a way to foster independent reading

·         Students read about and use Language Experience, Basal Reading Programs and Balanced Literacy

 RDG 435

  • Online Discussion on the Reading Process
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Reading Competency Test and Handout
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on the Reading Process
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on the Reading Process

Observations of teaching; lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Student materials; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

1.4

Support reading through oral and written language development including:

Development of oral English proficiency in students

Development of sound writing practices in students including language usage, punctuation, capitalization, sentence structure, and spelling

The relationships among reading, writing, and oral language.

Vocabulary development

The structure of standard English.

Courses:

ED413

·         Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

ED 414

·        Online Internet Research Sharing on content area literacy in science

·        Lesson Plan and Presentation promoting reading comprehension and independent reading

·        Child’s Portfolio demonstrating assessment of literacy skills in science

ED 417,

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation using writing in math
  • Interactive Math Center using writing in math
  • Math Game using writing in math
  • Changes in Thinking addressing the writing process in math
  • Reading on Writing in Math Class

ED447

  • Understands basal and supplemental curricular resources available for teachers, including innovative middle and high school language arts programs, and can align commercial materials with standards.

ED451

  • Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

MATH 477,

  • Writing in math is emphasized with reflective papers
  • Writing in math and scaffolding writing in math is demonstrated

 RDG 410

·         Prepare and present Teaching Writing Lesson Plan

·         Read about and use Six Trait, Writing Alive and other writing programs in class

·         Study and are tested on the interrelationships of the four language arts (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

·         Read a chapter about and are quizzed on

usage, grammar, punctuation, capitalization,        sentence structure and spelling

·         In vocabulary development , two assessments are administered as part of the Reading Portfolio Assessment, students read a chapter about vocabulary, and write a paper on vocabulary

 RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Online Discussion on Reading Comprehension
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Reading Competency Test and Handout
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on Comprehension
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on Comprehension

Observations of teaching; lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Student materials; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

1.5

Utilize Colorado Model Content Standards in Reading and Writing for the improvement of instruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courses: ED 301,

  • Discussion on Colorado Literacy Standards
  • Spreadsheet of standards in teaching discipline
  • Copy of CSAP scores in Portfolio

ED413

·         Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

ED 414

  • Online Internet Research Sharing on Standards—national and state
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by standards and requiring literacy component
  • Project Wild activities presented and demonstrated have a literacy component and standards connections
  • Child’s Portfolio including standards identification and analysis for literacy in science
  • Reading on content area literacy in science

ED417

  • Online Discussion on Standards—national and state
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by standards and requiring literacy component
  • Interactive Math Center guided by standards and literacy connection
  • Changes in Thinking with a section on literacy connections in math
  • Reading on content area literacy in math

ED444 

  • Lesson Plans include State and National Science Standards

ED 447

  • 2 Language Arts Units must include standards

ED 448

  • Multi-day Unit must include standards

ED 451

  • Unit plans include at least two lessons that address language arts instruction in Social Studies.

ED 485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan would suggest standards based instruction as a plan for improvement

 MATH 477,

  • Lesson and unit plans must include literacy standards

 RDG 410

·         Lesson plans and presentations

·         Unit plans

·         Readings on the standards

·    Scaffolding guides

·    Written paper

RDG 435

  • Online Discussion on the Writing Process
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Bio-poem Using the Writing Process
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on the Writing Process
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on the Writing Process

TWS; lesson plans; Unit plans; Examples of assessments and student work; Examples of graphs and charts of student data; Lesson plan book; Cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Mathematics: The Teacher shall be knowledgeable about mathematics and mathematics instruction.

 

Standard 2.0

2.1

Develop in students an understanding and use of:

Number systems and number sense

Geometry

Measurement

Statistics and probability

Functions and use of variables

Courses:

ED413

·         Geography lessons include understanding of time zones, longitude & latitude, and creating maps which involves math skills

 ED 414

  • Online Internet Research Sharing on Standards—national and state
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by standards and the integration of math in science
  • Project Wild activities presented and demonstrated have a mathematics component and standards connections
  • Child’s Portfolio including standards identification and analysis for math in science

 ED 417

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation promoting the understanding of math concepts
  • Interactive Math Center promoting the understanding of math concepts at the concrete through abstract levels
  • Math Game promoting understanding of math concepts
  • Quizzes on math content
  • Changes in Thinking demonstrating how children learn mathematical concepts
  • Reading on math content for elementary teachers

ED451

·         Geography lessons include understanding of time zones, longitude & latitude, and creating maps which involves math skills

·         Use of statistics and probability in populations and demographics of different countries

MATH 477,

  • Math content is a focus of all activities in the course
  • In class activities encourage pre-service teachers to develop the expertise to foster mathematical thinking in all math content areas

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections of weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

2.2

Utilize Colorado Model Content Standards in Mathematics for the improvement of instruction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Courses:

ED413

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·            Readings on Geography

ED 414

  • Online Internet Research Sharing on Standards—national and state
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by standards and the integration of math in science
  • Project Wild activities presented and demonstrated have a mathematics component and standards connections
  • Child’s Portfolio including standards identification and analysis for math in science

ED 417

  • Online Discussion on Math Standards—national and state
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by math standards
  • Interactive Math Center guided by standards
  • Changes in Thinking with a section on math standards
  • Reading on NCTM Standards and state standards

ED451

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·                      Readings on Geography, Economics, Civics, and US and World History

MATH 477

·         Lesson plans and unit plans must all include accurate use of Colorado standards

RDG410

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·            Readings on Integrating Math and Science into the curriculum

RDG435

  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Readings on Integrating Mathematics

Observations of teaching; lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Student materials; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

Standard 3.0 Standard Three: Knowledge of Standards and Assessment: The teacher shall be knowledgeable about strategies, planning practices , assessment techniques, and appropriate accommodations to ensure student learning in a standards-based curriculum.

 

 

3.1  Design short and long range standards-based instructional plans.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Lesson plans show evidence of connecting prior knowledge, and higher level thinking skills
  • standards-based lesson plans: direct instruction, inquiry, cooperative learning

 ED 380,

  • Student create five standards-based lesson plans integrating the arts and technology.

ED412

  • Present models of

Lesson plans that address needs of diverse learners in general ed classroom

In depth case analyses

  • Course readings on inclusion and teaching strategies

ED 413

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·            Prepare and teach lesson plans using Direct Instruction, Inquiry/Discovery Learning, and Cooperative Learning

·            Readings on planning

 ED 414

  • Short range standards based lesson plans include the Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Child’s Portfolio requires students to make generalizations for where students are at and suggest Long Range Plans for future work
  • Quiz on Lesson Planning
  • Multiple lesson planning demonstrations on inquiry based lessons:  Open Inquiry, Guided Inquiry, Competitive Inquiry
  • Reading on Lesson Planning for Inquiry Science
  • Videos on Inquiry Science Planning

ED 417

  • Short range standards based lesson plans include: Lesson Plan and Presentation; Interactive Math Center; Math Game
  • Quiz on Lesson Planning
  • Lesson planning demonstrations
  • Centers planning demonstrations and modeling
  • Reading on Lesson Planning for Math

 ED 444

  • Critiques of effective teaching practices of peers, self, and teaching colleagues
  • Utilizes science demonstrations, interactive learners, and discussions in ways that maximize student learning.
  • Long term science units
  • Aligns commercial materials to science programs.

ED447

  • Language Arts Units/Teacher Work Sample includes standards, benchmarks, specific content objectives

ED448

  • Unit includes standards, benchmarks, specific content objectives

ED 451

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·            Prepare and teach lesson plans using Direct Instruction, Inquiry/Discovery Learning, and Cooperative Learning

·            Readings on planning

MATH 477,

·         Three lesson plans

·         Two unit plans

RDG 410,

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plans

·            Prepare and teach lesson plans using Direct Instruction, Inquiry/Discovery Learning, and Cooperative Learning

·                      Readings on planning

RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Readings on Planning

ED485

  • Case Study 2 requires students to make long range goals and plans for instructional improvement

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Videotape; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

3.2 Develop valid and reliable assessment tools for the classroom.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Create a rubric
  • Log of achievement plan with student in field placement
  • Copies of tests given to field placement student

 ED 380,

  • Students create pre and post assessments for their integrated unit as well as a minimum of one rubric and align valid assessments with their lesson objectives.

ED 413

·         Rubrics are evaluated for every lesson plan and for all lessons in the Unit Plan

 ED 414

  • Online Discussion on Assessment
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation including alternative assessment-rubric, checklists, etc.
  • Quiz on Assessment
  • Child’s Portfolio with 15 or more different artifacts, each requiring an assessment (e.g. anecdotal record, rubric, checklist, etc.)  In addition, an assessment letter to the teacher is required
  • Readings on Assessment
  • Activities on triangulating data for the portfolio

ED 417

  • Online Discussion on Assessment
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation including alternative assessment-rubric, checklists, etc.
  • Interactive Math Center including performance based assessments
  • Math Game including performance based assessment
  • Quiz on Assessment
  • Changes in Thinking including a student constructed self assessment tool; in addition,. A section on non-traditional math assessment
  • Readings on Assessment
  • Activities on diagnostics for math

ED 444

  • Plans Science lessons in which evaluations match planned standards and lesson objectives

ED446

  • Language Arts Units/Teacher Work Sample includes evaluation plan

ED 451

·         Rubrics are evaluated for every lesson plan and for all lessons in the Unit Plan

MATH 477,

  • Assessment tools must be included in all lesson and unit plans
  • Action research assessment techniques

 RDG 410

·            Students administer ten formal and informal language arts assessment for the Reading Portfolio Assessment

·         Rubrics are evaluated for every lesson plan and for all lessons in the Unit Plan

·         Readings on a variety of informal and formal

      assessments

 RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on Assessment
  • In class activity on constructing a rubric

ED485

  • Case Study 2 requires the development of assessment strategies for determining instructional improvement
  • Contextual Analysis requires students to develop assessment strategies for learning about the school context

 

 

 

 

Lesson plan notebook; Direct observation of lesson plan administration; cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations; Lesson plans; TWS; Unit plans; Videotape; Videotape of test administration

3.3 Develop and utilize a variety of informal and formal assessments, including rubrics

Courses: ED 301,

  • Develop a spreadsheet for standards and students.
  • Include a copy of CSAP scores from the internet in portfolio
  • Quiz on types of assessment

ED 380,

  • Students implement a variety of pre assessments for their integrated unit as well as an aligned post assessment and a variety of lesson assessments

ED 413

·         Rubrics are produced and evaluated for every lesson plan and unit plan

ED 414

  • Online Discussion on Assessment
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation including alternative assessment-rubric, checklists, etc.
  • Quiz on Assessment
  • Child’s Portfolio with 15 or more different artifacts, each requiring an assessment (e.g. anecdotal record, rubric, checklist, etc.)  In addition, an assessment letter to the teacher is required
  • Readings on Assessment
  • Activities on triangulating data for the portfolio

 ED 417

  • Online Discussion on Assessment
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation including alternative assessment-rubric, checklists, etc.
  • Interactive Math Center including performance based assessments
  • Math Game including performance based assessment
  • Quiz on Assessment
  • Changes in Thinking including a student constructed self assessment tool; in addition,. A section on non-traditional math assessment
  • Readings on Assessment
  • Activities on diagnostics for math

 ED 444

·        Science Unit includes several types of assessment: observation, teacher-made test, performance tasks, analysis of student work samples

ED447

·        Plans lessons in which evaluation matches the planned standards and lesson objectives.

·        Plans a unit of lessons and activities that implement the following kinds of assessments: observation, teacher-made test, performance tasks, self-assessment, analysis of student work samples, and rubrics.

ED448

  • Plans lessons in which evaluation matches the planned standards and lesson objectives.

ED 451

·         Rubrics are evaluated for every lesson plan and for all lessons in the Unit Plan

MATH 477,

  • Lesson plans and unit plans require that students construct rubrics
  • Action research assessment techniques

 RDG 410

·            Students administer ten formal and

      informal assessments as part of the

      Reading Portfolio Assessment

·            Rubrics are produced and evaluated for every lesson plan and unit plan

·            Readings on a variety of informal and formal assessments

RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Readings on Assessment
  • In class activity on constructing a rubric

ED485

  • Contextual Analysis requires students to utilize a variety of assessments to learn about the context of the school

Lesson plan notebook; Direct observation of assessments; cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations; Lesson plans; TWS; Unit plans; Diagnostic evaluations; Videotape of test administration

3.4 Assess, compare and contrast the effects of various teaching strategies on individual student performance relative to content standards.

Courses: ED 301

  • Reflective log on student achievement during tutoring in field placement

 ED 380,

  • Students analyze the effects of various instructional strategies and discuss these in a unit teaching/learning reflection

ED 412

  • Case study discussion, reflection, and analysis
  • Course readings
  • Educational Film on Inclusion

ED 413

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·            Readings on Teaching Strategies

·            A written paper comparing the results of the relative success of teaching strategies employed in the Teaching of Social Studies

ED 414

  • Lesson Plan Reflections
  • Child’s Portfolio and the performance letter written to the teacher describing the child’s performance and instructional suggestions for the future

ED 417

  • Lesson Plan Reflections
  • Interactive Math Center including section on student work and analysis of that work

ED 444

  • Science unit implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary science classroom, analyzing effectiveness of teaching
  • Lecture/Discussion on assigning grades

ED447

  • In unit plans, implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary classroom, analyzing the effectiveness of instruction and altering strategies to assure that all children master objectives.

ED448

  • In unit plans, implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary classroom, analyzing the effectiveness of instruction and altering strategies to assure that all children master objectives

ED 451

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·            Readings on Teaching Strategies

·            A written paper comparing the results of the relative success of teaching strategies employed in the Teaching of Secondary Social Studies

MATH 477,

·         Develop a philosophy of education

·         Reflections of self, peers, and others’ teaching

·         Action research to investigate and analyze effects of teaching

RDG410

·            Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·            Readings on Teaching Strategies

·            A written paper comparing the results of the relative success of teaching strategies employed in the Reading Portfolio Assessments

RDG 435

  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Readings on Teaching Strategies

ED485

  • Case Study 2 requires students to assess, compare and contrast the effects of various teaching strategies and select one(s) that best improve the teaching learning context

Lesson plan notebook; Direct observation of lesson plan administration; cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations; Lesson plans; TWS; Unit plans; Videotape; Data

3.5
Use assessment data as a basis for standards-based instruction.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Copy of lesson plan adapted from assessment scores of student

ED380

  • Students implement a variety of pre assessments to gain insight about the students prior to planning their integrated unit.  Assessments include self assessments, writing assessments, content knowledge assessments, social skills assessment and teacher observation

 ED 413

·        Interdisciplinary Unit Plans include use assessment plans

ED414

  • Child’s Portfolio assessment data is used to make suggestions for future standards based instruction

ED447

  • Incorporates a variety of strategies, including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a unit.

ED448

  • Incorporates a variety of strategies, including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a unit.

 ED 451

·         Interdisciplinary Unit Plans include use assessment plans

 

MATH 477,

  • Action research assessment and action plan

 

 RDG 410

·         The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child

ED485

  • Contextual Analysis examines assessment data as a basis for the TWS

Portfolio Exhibits : TWS, data on student achievement, lesson plans, examples of student work; Direct observation of teaching; Interview with

student teacher; Cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations

3.6

Provide effective verbal and written feedback that shape improvement in student performance on content standards.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Copy of feedback given to student during field experience tutoring.

ED413

·         Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·         Use of Rubrics

ED414

  • Child’s Portfolio provides written feedback to the classroom teacher in an effort to improve student performance on content standards

ED417

  • Grading papers in field experience
  • Interactive Math Center requires samples of student work and the grades and/or comments to students

ED447

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via technology (email and website) and presents a written report on student achievement to the cooperating teacher and to parents following completion of a unit of study.

ED448

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via technology (email and website) and presents a written report on student achievement to the cooperating teacher and to parents following completion of a unit of study.

ED451

·         Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·         Use of Rubrics

MATH 477

·         Samples of student work that has been graded

RDG410

·         Interdisciplinary Unit Plan

·         Students administer ten formal and informal language arts assessments and the results are used to plan remediation

RDG435

  • Grading papers in field experience

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Observation of teaching; Lesson plan notebook; TWS; Lesson plans; Videotape of teaching and class; Student work; Cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations

3.7 Prepare students for the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP), Third Grade Literacy Assessment, and other assessments of educational achievement

ED 301,

  • Copy of school’s CSAP scores from the internet is entered into portfolio

ED413

·         In the Spring semester, student teachers participate in the preparation for and the administration of the CSAP

·         Students present Junior Achievement lessons in economics to two different classes as part of field experience.

ED414

  • Practice CSAP science questions are used for teaching the writing process

ED417

  • Practice CSAP math questions are used for teaching the writing process

ED451

·         In the Spring semester, some student teachers participate in the preparation for and the administration of the CSAP

ED485

  • Use CSAP data to inform the TWS

RDG410

·         In the Spring semester, student teachers participate in the preparation for and the administration of the CSAP

·         As part of the 40 hours of field experience the students tutor students who are below grade level in reading

Portfolio Exhibits: lesson plans, unit plan, examples of assessments and student work; examples of graphs and charts of

student data; Lesson plan book; Cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations

Standard 4.0 Standard Four: Knowledge of Content: The elementary teacher is knowledgeable, in addition to literacy and mathematics, in the following content areas: civics, economics, foreign language, geography, history, science, music, visual arts, and physical education.

Middle school and secondary content teachers shall be knowledgeable in literacy and mathematics and expert in their content endorsement area(s).

 

 

4.1

Utilize content knowledge to ensure student learning.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Content knowledge is evident in lesson plans.

 ED 380

  • Students create a content-based integrated unit

 ED 413

·         Unit plan

·         2 lesson Plans in field experience

·         2 lesson plans in class

ED414

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation requiring sound content base for instruction and task analysis
  • Child’s Portfolio requiring sound content base for instruction and task analysis

ED417

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation requiring sound content base for instruction and task analysis
  • Interactive Math Center requiring sound content base for instruction and task analysis
  • Math Game requiring sound content base requiring sound content base for instruction and task analysis

ED 444

  • Unit & Lesson plans shows evidence of content knowledge
  • Science Resource Notebook

ED447

  • In unit plans, selects content and materials and adapts and designs curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students.

ED448

  • In unit plans, selects content and materials and adapts and designs curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students.

ED 451

·         Unit plan

·         2 lesson Plans in field experience

·         2 lesson plans in class

MATH 477

·        Lesson plans require sound content

·        Unit plans require sound content

 RDG 410

·         Unit plan

·         2 lesson Plans in field experience

·         3 lesson plans in class

RDG435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit

ED485

  • Case Study 2 requires content knowledge to problem solve

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

4.2 Enhance content instruction through a thorough understanding of all Colorado model content standards.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Colorado Content standards are included in lesson plans.
  • Inquiry Lesson Plan

ED 380

 

  • Students create an activity bank of physical education, visual arts, and music standards.

ED 413

·         Unit plan

·         All Lesson plans presented in class include standards

ED 414

  • Online Discussion on Science Standards—national and state and the integration of content standards
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by science standards and the integration of content standards
  • Child’s Portfolio guided by standards and the integration of content standards
  • Readings on NSTA Standards and state standards

ED 417

  • Online Discussion on Math Standards—national and state and the integration of content standards
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation guided by math standards and the integration of content standards
  • Interactive Math Center guided by standards and the integration of content standards
  • Changes in Thinking with a section on math standards and the integration of content standards
  • Readings on NCTM Standards and state standards

 ED 444

  • Uses standards to plan and evaluate science education activities

ED447

  • As evidenced in unit plans, utilizes the Colorado and national language arts standards to plan and evaluate standards-based activities and lessons in the secondary classroom.

ED448

  • As evidenced in unit plans, utilizes the Colorado and national language arts standards to plan and evaluate standards-based activities and lessons in the secondary classroom.

ED 451

·         Unit plan

·         All Lesson plans presented in class include standards.

MATH 477,

·         Unit plans

·         Lesson plans

·         Action research

RDG 410

·         Unit plan

·         All Lesson plans presented in class include standards.

 RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit

 

 

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

4.3 Apply expert content knowledge to enrich and extend student learning.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Content Standards included in Direct, Inquiry, and Cooperative Lesson Plans
  • Lesson plans include plans for enriching  and extending learning

 ED 380

  • Students create a content-based integrated unit.

 ED 413

·         Unit plan includes diversity component

·         Lesson Plans include diversity component

 ED 414

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Child’s Portfolio Artifacts and Assessment Tools

 ED 417

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Interactive Math Center
  • Math Game

ED447

  • Implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary classroom, analyzing the effectiveness of instruction and altering strategies to assure that all children master objectives.

ED448

  • Implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary classroom, analyzing the effectiveness of instruction of Spanish literature, culture and life styles,  and altering strategies to assure that all children master objectives.

ED 451

·         Unit plan includes diversity component

·         Lesson Plans include diversity component

 MATH 477,

  • Lesson plans had to include modifications
  • Unit plans had to include modifications

RDG 410

·         Unit plan includes diversity component

·         Lesson Plans include diversity component

RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit

ED485

  • Case Study 2 requires content knowledge to problem solve

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

4.4 Integrate literacy and mathematics into content area instruction.

Courses: ED 380

  • Student implement writing strategies into a minimum of one unit lesson plan

ED 413

·         Unit plans include social studies and math

·         Statistically analyze post-test data from lesson plans in the unit plan

 ED 414

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Child’s Portfolio Artifacts and Assessment Tools

ED 417

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Interactive Math Center
  • Math Game

 ED 446

  • Lesson Plans includes literacy or math in content area

 ED447

  • Understands the roles and responsibilities in planning and collaboratively teaching curricula and successfully plans/implements language arts lessons in a secondary classroom.

ED 451

·         Unit plans include social studies and math

·         Statistically analyze post-test data from lesson plans in the unit plan

MATH 477,

·         Lesson plans and unit plans include literacy and mathematics standards

 RDG4!0

·         Unit plans include literacy and math

·         Statistically analyze post-test data from lesson plans

 

 

RDG 435

  • Grouping Strategy
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Readings on Content Area Literacy

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisorxc

Standard 5.0 Standard Five: Knowledge of Classroom and Instructional Management: The teacher is knowledgeable about classroom practice in order to successfully manage time, communications, and record keeping procedures that will support and enhance student learning.

The teacher has demonstrated the ability to:

 

 

5.1 Create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time, and disciplined acquisition of knowledge, skills, and understanding.

Courses: ED 280,

 ED 301,

  • Classroom Management Plan includes plans to encourage good behavior including rules, consequences, routines, procedures, motivation strategies, and self-responsibility strategies. 
  • teach a minimum of two lessons in their field experience classroom that are evaluated by the classroom teacher for this standard.

ED412

  • Model an inclusive learning environment in the class
  • Use of case-in-point and live case method teaching and learning strategies

 ED 413

  • Lesson Plans include setting and monitoring learning environment and demonstrating time management skills

ED414

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation with cooperative learning components
  • In class cooperative learning and centers management strategies discussions
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

ED417

  • Lesson Plan and Presentation with cooperative learning components
  • Interactive Math Center with centers management system
  • Math Game with cooperative components
  • In class cooperative learning and centers management strategies discussions
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

 ED 444

  • Plans effective laboratory fieldwork lessons for secondary students that include safety considerations, and preparation of students, and solutions to common problems

ED 447

  • In peer evaluations, critiques ineffective and effective teaching practices of self, peers, and teaching colleagues.
  • Can problem-solve common classroom management concerns in a secondary classroom, suggesting solutions based on best practices.

ED 448

  • In peer evaluations, critiques ineffective and effective teaching practices of self, peers, and teaching colleagues.
  • Can problem-solve common classroom management concerns in a secondary classroom, suggesting solutions based on best practices.

ED 451

·         Lesson Plans include setting and monitoring learning environment and demonstrating time management skills

 ED 485,

  • Case Study 2 Solutions

MATH 477,

  • Management of materials is evident in all lesson and unit plans

 RDG 410

·         Lesson Plans include setting and monitoring learning environment and demonstrating time management skills

RDG435

  • Readings
  • In class activity on cooperative learning classroom management strategies
  • Exploration throughout the semester into sound pedagogy as a classroom management prevention strategy
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

 

 

 

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Direct observation of management; Videotape of teaching and class; Reflections

5.2 Apply sound disciplinary practices in the classroom.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Classroom Management plan includes discipline practices for positive student growth including rules, consequences, routines, procedures, motivation strategies, and self-responsibility strategies. 
  • teach a minimum of two lessons in their field experience classroom that are evaluated by the classroom teacher for this standard

 

 

ED412

  • Live case-based discussion on dilemmas of practice
  • Course readings

 ED 413

  • Set up and plan, execute individual roles in cooperative learning groups

ED414

  • In class activity on cooperative learning classroom management strategies
  • In class activities on inquiry learning classroom management strategies
  • Exploration throughout the semester into sound pedagogy as a classroom management prevention strategy
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

 ED 444

  • Plans secondary science activities that include procedures for utilizing group & collaborative learning, demonstrations, interactive lectures, and discussions

ED 451

·         Set up and plan, execute individual roles in cooperative learning groups in field experiences in both middle schools and high schools

 ED 485

  • Case Study 2 Solutions

MATH 477,

  • Assessed on filed experience observation form

RDG 410

  • Set up and plan, execute individual roles in cooperative learning groups

RDG435

  • In class activity on cooperative learning classroom management strategies
  • Exploration throughout the semester into sound pedagogy as a classroom management prevention strategy
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

 

Direct observation; Written description of management system; Videotape of teaching and class; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

5.3 Apply appropriate intervention strategies and practices to ensure a successful learning environment.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Classroom Management Plan includes plans for interventions, rules, consequences, routines, procedures, motivation strategies, and self-responsibility strategies. 
  • teach a minimum of two lessons in their field experience classroom that are evaluated by the classroom teacher for this standard

 

 

 ED 412

  • Live case-based discussion on dilemmas of practice
  • Course readings

ED413

·         Include diversity components in every lesson plan.

ED414

  • In class activity on cooperative learning classroom management strategies
  • In class activities on inquiry learning classroom management strategies
  • Exploration throughout the semester into sound pedagogy as a classroom management prevention strategy
  • Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

ED 444

·        Can problem solve common classroom management concerns in secondary science classrooms.

 ED 451

·         Include diversity components in every lesson plan.

 ED 485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

MATH 477,

  • Action Research plan of action

RDG 410

·         The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child

RDG435

  • Readings on Strategy Instruction
  • In class activity on cooperative learning classroom management strategies
  • Exploration throughout the semester into sound pedagogy as a classroom management prevention strategy

·        Classroom management activities generated by field experience opportunities

Direct observation; TWS; Pictures of classroom; Videotape of teaching and class; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

5.4 Raise the academic performance level of a group of students, over time, to a higher level.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Lesson plans include plan for formative & summative assessments.

ED380

  • Students create an integrated unit using pre and post assessment data to determines student growth over the course of the unit

 

 

 

ED 413,

  • Unit plan includes pre and post test for 10 lesson plans

ED447

  • Action Research in Field Experience

ED447

  • Field Experience

ED 451

·         Unit plan includes pre and post test for 10 lesson plans

RDG 410,

·         Unit plan includes pre and post test for 10 lesson plans

 

 

5.5 Understand the cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning (e.g. critical and creative thinking, problem structuring and problem solving, invention, memorization and recall) and ensure attention to these learning processes so that students can master content standards.

Courses: ED 301,

 

  • Discussion Board Activities on Learning Processes. ( Point-Counterpoint, Questioning My Questioning, Learning Tournament).

ED 380

 

  • Multiple Intelligences test.  Students implement Gardiner’s Multiple Intelligences into their integrated unit.

 ED412

  • Course readings,
  • Lecture, films,

ED 413

·         Study and use higher level questioning

·         Study and use multiple intelligences

 ED 414

  • Readings on How Children Learn Science
  • Classroom activities on how children learn science
  • Videos of How Children Learn Science
  • Online Discussion on How Children Learn Science

 ED 417

  • Readings on How Children Learn Math
  • Classroom activities on how children learn math
  • Videos of How Children Learn Math
  • Online Discussion on How Children Learn Math

 

 

 ED 444

·        Lesson plans utilize inquiry learning process

·        Lesson Activities based on collaborative learning

ED447

  • In unit plans, rtilizes teaching strategies that support the development of student understanding and learning: asking questions, inductive and deductive approaches, open and guided inquiry, project and problem-based learning, and project-based learning.

ED448

  • In unit plans, rtilizes teaching strategies that support the development of student understanding and learning: asking questions, inductive and deductive approaches, open and guided inquiry, project and problem-based learning, and project-based learning.

ED 451

·         Study and use higher level questioning

·         Study and use multiple intelligences

·         Readings on the cognitive learning process

·         Write a paper on cognitive learning processes

ED485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

MATH 477,

  • Student reports, presentation and micro-teaching experiences promoting discussions of how children learn

RDG 410

·         Study and use higher level questioning

·         Study and use multiple intelligences

 RDG 435

  • Readings on the Reading Process and How Children Learn
  • Classroom activities on how children learn
  • Online Discussion on How Children Become Content Literate

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Videotape; Reflections and weekly logs; Evaluations and cooperating teacher and university supervisor

5.6  Work in cooperation with library media and other resource specialists in providing student instruction on how to access, retrieve, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information, and integrate these information literacy skills into the curriculum to accomplish standards-based learning activities.

Courses:

ED 412

  • Use internet to conduct research on specific disabilities and inclusion practice
  • Use of technology to present cases

ED413

  • Utilize curriculum lab to find and use materials for lesson plans.

ED414

  • Utilize curriculum lab and Margie Massey, CSU-P media

 

 

ED417

  • Utilize curriculum lab and Margie Massey, CSU-P media

ED447

  • Locates information relevant to educational issues and action research questions through database searches utilizing the Internet (including ERIC).
  • Locates effective lesson plans, activities, and web-based resources to teach language arts in the secondary classroom.
  •  Works collaboratively with peers and professional educators in planning and implementing instruction.

ED448

  • Locates information relevant to educational issues and action research questions through database searches utilizing the Internet (including ERIC).
  • Locates effective lesson plans, activities, and web-based resources to teach language arts in the secondary classroom.
  • Works collaboratively with peers and professional educators in planning and implementing instruction.

ED451

·         Utilize curriculum lab to find and use materials for lesson plans.

 

ED485

  • Utilize curriculum lab and Margie Massey, CSU-P media

RDG 410

·         Utilize curriculum lab to find and use materials for lesson plans.

Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Log of activities; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

5.7 Accurately document and report ongoing student achievement.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Reflective log on field experience student shows teaching strategies utilized and results.

 ED 380,

 

  • Students record student performance on all assessments throughout the course of the integrated unit

ED412

  • Journal writing

ED 413

  • Unit plans

RDG410

·         Unit plans

 

 

 ED 444

  • Implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary science classroom
  • Incorporates a variety of strategies including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a science unit.

ED 447

  • Plans and implements action research to improve the quality of student learning, including: establishing a student achievement goal and action research question; locating relevant research, implementing a strategy to improve the quality of learning, analyzing results on student achievement, and drawing conclusions based on data gathered.

ED 448

  • Incorporates a variety of strategies, including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a unit.

ED 451

·         Unit plans

 MATH 477,

  • Action Research Plan

Lesson plan notebook; Direct observation of lesson plan administration; Cooperating teacher and university supervisor evaluations; Lesson plans; TWS; Unit plans; Videotape; Data summaries; Videotape of test administration

5.8 Communicate with parents and guardians effectively in order to involve them as participants and partners in student learning

Courses:,

ED 301

  • Students draft a sample parent letter, welcoming them to the classroom community, explaining the course objectives, and outlining the behavioral expectations

ED 380

  • Students draft and distribute a letter of introduction explaining their unit the parents. They also incorporate a parent involvement strategy into a minimum of one unit lesson plan

ED414

  • Readings on Parental Involvement
  • Parental letter of introduction
  • Parent Permission Slip
  • Child’s Portfolio letter thanking parents

ED417

  • Readings on Parental Involvement
  • Parental letter of introduction
  • Parent Permission Slip

ED451

·         Complete a parent interaction project to increase parent involvement

 

 

RDG410

·         Produce a parent interaction project which encourages parents participation in classrooms

RDG435

  • Readings on Parental Involvement
  • Parental letter of introduction
  • Parent Permission Slip

 

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Examples of communications with parents; Examples of home-school materials; Documentation of involvement in parent-teacher organizations; Examples of plans or other documentation of activities involving parents; Log of contacts with parents; Log of professional activities

5.9 Communicate a variety of assessment results, and their implications to students, parents, guardians, professionals, administrators, and the community.

Courses: ED 380,

  • Students include an assessment analysis in their integrated unit, discussing the assessment results of the whole class as well as three selected children.

ED414

  • Child’s Portfolio letter to classroom teacher

 ED 444

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via email and website, and presents a written report to the cooperating teacher and parent.s following a unit of study.

ED447

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via technology (email and website) and presents a written report on student achievement to the cooperating teacher and to parents following completion of a unit of study.

ED448

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via technology (email and website) and presents a written report on student achievement to the cooperating teacher and to parents following completion of a unit of study.

ED485

  • Contextual Analysis includes multiple assessment results

 RDG 410

·         As part of Reading Portfolio, 10 assessment results are shared with teacher and principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; TWS; Examples of communications with parents; Examples of report cards or materials for student-teacher conferences; Examples of any written assessment reports; Cooperating teacher and university teacher evaluation forms

Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Individualization of Instruction: The teacher is responsive to the needs and experiences children bring to the classroom, including those based on culture, community, ethnicity, economics, linguistics, and innate learning abilities. The teacher is knowledgeable about learning exceptionalities and conditions that affect the rate and extent of student learning, and is able to adapt instruction for all learners.

 

The teacher has demonstrated the ability to:

 


6.1
Employ a wide range of teaching techniques to match the intellectual, emotional, and social level of each student, and choose alternative teaching strategies and materials to achieve different curricular purposes.

Courses:  ED 301

  • Students create 3 lesson plans (Direct, Inquiry & Cooperative)  include a variety of teaching strategies for a wide range of diverse learners.

ED202

  • Case Study involving diverse learners

ED 380,

  • Students create an integrated unit that includes an assessment table outlining different instructional strategies for each lesson assessment as well as pre and post assessments

 ED 412,

  • Modeling with case-in-point and live case-based teaching strategies
  • Film
  • Course Readings

ED 413

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED 417,

  • Readings on Mathematics Instruction
  • Online Discussions on Instructional Strategies
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation which must include the 5 process standards and must be a cooperative learning lesson
  • Interactive Math Center which must be developed to meet the concrete, connecting, symbolic, and abstract levels
  • Math Game which must include problem solving
  • Changes in Thinking where multiple lesson types, investigative, inquiry, diagnostic, etc. are to be discussed

 

Direct observation; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Inventories and assessment results; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor; Video of team teaching; Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Lesson plan book; Reflections and weekly logs

ED414

  • Readings on Science Instruction
  • Online Discussions on Instructional Strategies
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation which must be inquiry based
  • Project Wild activities
  • Child’s Portfolio where students analyze teaching strategies in order to make appropriate suggestions for future instruction

ED417

  • Readings on Mathematics Instruction
  • Online Discussions on Instructional Strategies
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation which must include the 5 process standards and must be a cooperative learning lesson
  • Math Game which must include problem solving
  • Changes in Thinking where multiple lesson types, investigative, inquiry, diagnostic, etc. are to be discussed
  • Interactive Math Center which must be developed to meet the concrete, connecting, symbolic, and abstract levels

 ED451

·         Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

RDG410

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

 

 

RDG435

  • Readings on Content Area Teaching
  • Grouping Strategy
  • Online Discussions on How Children Learn
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Biopoem
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on How Children Learn
  • Changes in Thinking

MATH 477

  • Lesson plans and unit plans

 

6.2

Design and/or modify standards-based instruction in response to diagnosed student needs, including the needs of exceptional learners and English language learners.

Courses: 

ED 301

  • Students create three lesson plans that include strategies for a wide range of diverse learners

ED380

  • Students create an integrated unit that includes an assessment table outlining different instructional strategies for each lesson assessment as well as pre and post assessments

ED 412

  • Course readings
  • Case based teaching and discussion
  • Film

ED413

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

 ED 414,

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED 417,

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Changes in Thinking section on equity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED447

  • In unit plans selects content and materials and adapts and designs curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students

ED448

  • In unit plans selects content and materials and adapts and designs curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students

ED451

·         Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

 ED 485,

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

RDG410

·         The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child

RDG 435

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Grouping Strategy
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Biopoem
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Changes in Thinking
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

MATH 477

  • Lesson and unit plans must include accommodations

Direct observation; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Videotape of teaching; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

6.3

Utilize his/her understanding of educational disabilities and giftedness and their effects on student learning in order to individualize instruction for these students.

Courses:,

ED380

  • Students create an integrated unit that includes an assessment table outlining different instructional strategies for each lesson assessment as well as pre and post assessments

ED 412

  • Course readings
  • Case based teaching and discussion
  • Film

ED 413

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED 414

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED417

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Changes in Thinking section on equity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED 451

·         Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED 485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

RDG410

  • The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child

RDG 435

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Grouping Strategy
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Scaffolding Guides and Presentations
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation
  • Biopoem
  • Integrated Thematic Unit
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Changes in Thinking

MATH 477

  • Lesson plans and unit plans must include accommodations

Direct observation; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Videotape of teaching; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

6.4

Teach students within the scope of a teacher’s legal responsibilities and students’ educational rights and follow procedures as specified in state, federal and local statutes.

Courses: ED 280,

 ED 412,

  • Lecture and Course readings and discussion of law and disabilities and special education

ED414

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED417

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation must include a component on strategies for meeting all learners; strategies must be research supported and address how they know the strategy meets the need
  • Changes in Thinking section on equity

·        Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

Direct observation; Reflection for Goal 3; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

6.5

Develop and apply individualized education plans.

Courses: ED 412,

  • Lesson and discussion of relevant law
  • Presentation of relevant forms and documents
  • Discussion of issues under debate
  • Creation of an IEP

ED413

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED451

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

RDG410

·         The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child

Student developed IEP; Lesson plans developed in field experiences following a student’s IEP

6.6

Collect data on individual student achievement and be accountable for each child's learning.

Courses: ED 301,

  • Examples of grade book included in field experience log

 ED 380,

  • Students keep a record of each student’s assessment progress throughout the integrated unit

ED 412,

  • Field work used
  • Case discussion
  • Consultations

ED413

  • Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

ED414

  • Child’s Portfolio including collecting data, artifacts, etc. to determine a child’s performance

ED 444

  • Implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary science classroom
  • Incorporates a variety of strategies including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a science unit.

ED447

  • Uses student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice.

ED448

  • Uses student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice.

ED 451

·         Make accommodations for individual learners in each lesson plan in class and unit plans

 ED 485

  • Contextual Analysis data on individual students

MATH 477,

  • Action Research Plan

 RDG 410,

  • The results of the ten language arts assessments are used to determine the reading levels of each child and the kind of remediation (if any) that is needed for each child
  •  

4.10 not in my book

6.7

Use specific knowledge of student medical conditions and medications and their possible effects on student learning and behavior.

Courses: ED 412,

  • Lecture
  • Course readings

ED485

  • Contextual Analysis data on individual students

Student test over concepts

Standard 7.0 

Knowledge of Technology: The teacher is skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.

 

 

7.1

Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction.

Courses: ED 280,

 ED 380,

  • Students incorporate web or software technology into a minimum of one integrated unit lesson plan.

 ED 412

  • Lecture
  • Course readings

ED 413

  • Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

 

 ED 414

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching situation

 ED 417,

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching situation

 ED 444

·        Plans lessons involving technology to meet science standards, including use of commercial hardware and software, Internet websites, and email

ED447

·        Plans lessons involving technology to meet language arts standards, including use of commercial hardware and software, Internet websites, and email.

ED448

·        Plans lessons involving technology to meet language arts standards, including use of commercial hardware and software, Internet websites, and email

ED 451

·         Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

 MATH 477,

  • Lesson plans and units include technology in instruction

RDG 410

·         Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

 RDG 435

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching
  • Integrated Thematic Unit

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Examples of technology use; Assessments and student data on achievement; Log of professional activities; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

7.2

Use technology to increase student achievement.

Courses: ED 280,

 Lesson Plan Flow Chart
 
K-5 Tech Projects
 
Accordion Paragraph w/ Inspiration

ED413

  • Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

 ED 414

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom  (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching situation

 ED 417

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom  (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching situation

 ED 444

  • Implements ongoing evaluation of student work in a secondary science classroom
  • Incorporates a variety of strategies including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a science unit.

ED451

·         Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

ED485

  • Case Study 2 Action Plan

MATH 477

  • Lesson plans and unit plans include technology use

RDG410

·         Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

RDG435

  • Modeling of technology in the classroom  (e.g.: webquest, CPS, Blackboard, Inspiration, mobile lab, Smartboard)
  • In class discussions on how to apply the technology modeled into the field experience and student teaching
  • Integrated Thematic Unit

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; TWS; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Examples of technology use; Assessments and student data on achievement; Log of professional activities; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

7.3

Utilize technology to manage and communicate information.

Courses: ED 280,

 Spreadsheet Discussion Activity
• 
K-5 Tech Projects
• 
Acceptable Use Discussion Board

 Article Review Discussion Board
• 
Sharing PowerPoints Discussion Board
• 
Listserv Responses

ED414

  • Blackboard Discussions
  • Modeling of technology in the classroom
  • Model management and communication with my students through Blackboard (emails, BB grade book, Groups, etc.)

ED 417,

  • Blackboard Discussions
  • Modeling of technology in the classroom
  • Model management and communication with my students through Blackboard (emails, BB grade book, Groups, etc.)

 ED 444,

  • Communicates information on student activities and progress via technology and presents a written report on student achievement to the cooperating teacher and parents at the completion of the unit.

 

  • Incorporates information from professional journals and websites of national and state science organizations into own teaching.

 

  • Locates information relevant to educational issues and action research questions through database searches utilizing the Internet (including ERIC).

ED 447

  • Plans lessons involving technology to meet language arts standards, including use of commercial hardware and software, Internet websites, and email

ED 448

  • Plans lessons involving technology to meet foreign language arts standards, including use of commercial hardware and software, Internet websites, and email

RDG 410

  • Grade book samples or other assessment tools  for lessons

ED 412,

  • Lecture
  • Course readings

ED 485

  • Case Study 2 Oral Presentation
  • Contextual Analysis Report

RDG 435

  • Blackboard Discussions
  • Modeling of technology in the classroom

Evidence of research to solve problems/implement instruction through written teaching plans and programs accompanied by the references to research reviewed; Weekly logs; Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; TWS; Sample communications with parents, faculty, and others for educational purposes; Newsletters and web-based applications; Print-outs demonstrating use of school management software; Evaluation forms of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

7.4

Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning.

Courses: ED 280,

 Software Critique of a Gradebook
• 
Sample Gradebook

 ED 301,

  • Includes copies of rubrics or grade sheets utilized for assessment in lesson plans

ED412

  • Lecture
  • Course readings

 ED 413

  • Create charts in unit plan to show results of learning

ED 414

  • Child’s Portfolio may contain assessments from applications of technology

 ED 444

  • Incorporates a variety of strategies, including technology to track and chart student progress in plans for a science unit.

ED447

  • Uses student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice.

ED448

  • Uses student data, observations of teaching, and interactions with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice

 ED 451

  • Create charts in unit plan to show results of learning

ED 485

  • Contextual Analysis Report

 MATH 477

  • Action Research Plan

RDG 410

·         Must employ technology in every lesson plan and unit plans

 

7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills.

Courses: ED 280,

 Troubleshooting Flow Chart
• 
K-5 Tech Projects
• 
Accordion Paragraph w/ Inspiration
• 
Technology Checklist

ED413

·         Use highest level technology available for lessons in schools, and demonstrate how to use the technology and make accommodations if technology is not available

ED451

·         Use highest level technology available for lessons in schools, and demonstrate how to use the technology and make accommodations if technology is not available

RDG410

·         Use highest level technology available for lessons in schools, and demonstrate how to use the technology and make accommodations if technology is not available

 

 

Observation of teaching; Lesson plan book; Interviews with cooperating teacher, media specialist, etc.; Lesson plans, Unit plans; Assessments and student data; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

Standard 8.0   Democracy, Educational Governance and Careers in Teaching: The teacher recognizes the school’s role in teaching and perpetuating our democratic system. The teacher knows the relationships among the various governmental entities that create laws, rules, regulations, and policies that determine educational practices.

 

 

8.1

Model and articulate the democratic ideal to students, including:

The school's role in developing productive citizens.

The school's role in teaching and perpetuating the principles of a democratic republic.

Courses: ED 202,

·        Research a 20th Century concept of education and share the research with peers in a discussion format. Post your research onto the Discussion Board forum Twentieth Century Educational Trends. Respond proficiently to at least three colleagues research.

  • Visit either a School Board Meeting, or a Site Based Decision Making Team meeting, and
  • Write your reflections on it into the appropriate Discussion Field Experience Journals Forum.

ED 301,

 

  • Classroom Management Plan

 

ED412

  • Course discussions

 

ED 413

·        Students read and are tested on a chapter on citizenship

·        Students write paper about citizenship in the classroom and society

 

ED414

  • Readings on collaborative learning and the democratic ideal
  • In class discussions on collaborative models
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation requiring cooperative learning components that promote social skills

 

ED417

  • Readings on collaborative learning and the democratic ideal
  • In class discussions on collaborative models
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation requiring cooperative learning components that promote social skills

ED 451

·        Students read and are tested on a chapter on citizenship

·        Students write paper about citizenship in the classroom and society

·        Study workings of the government, and  understand the constitution of the US

 ED 485

  • Readings on collaborative learning and the democratic ideal
  • In class discussions on collaborative models
  • Lesson Plan and Presentation requiring cooperative learning components that promote social skills

RDG435

  • Readings on collaborative learning and the democratic ideal
  • In class discussions on collaborative models

Direct observation; Lesson plan book; Written description of management system; Videotape of teaching and class; Evaluations of cooperating teacher and university supervisor

8.2

Model, and develop on the part of the students, positive behavior and respect for the rights of others, and those moral standards necessary for personal, family and community well-being.

Courses: ED 202,

  • Case Study on a class with challenges concerning diverse learners.

 ED 280,

  • Copies of discussion board items in included in portfolio showing appropriate use of language to communicate.

ED 301,

  • Copies of communications with peers, parents or the community included in the portfolio.
  • Classroom Management Plan

ED 412

  • Course philosophy and design discussed and modeled
  • Course readings

ED413

  • Model and encourage positive behavior in presenting lesson plans

ED414

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

ED417

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

 ED 451

·        Model and encourage positive behavior in presenting lesson plans

ED485

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

RDG 410

·         Model and encourage positive behavior in presenting lesson plans

RDG435

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

Records of evaluation forms of previous field experience teachers and those of university faculty; Direct observation of strategies used; Lesson plan book; Videotape of teaching and class; Lesson focusing on CSU-P standard 1.7; management plan; Direct observation; Lesson plans; Unit plans; Inventories and assessment results; Reflections; Direct observations of interactions with students in a variety of situations; Interviews with educators

8.3

Understand and respond to influences on educational practice including:

Federal and state constitutional provisions.

Federal executive, legislative and legal influences.

State roles of the governor, legislature and State Board of Education.

Local school districts, boards of education and boards of cooperative educational services.

Non-traditional and non-public schools, including: charter schools, religious schools and home schooling.

Public sector input from business, advocacy groups, and the public.

Courses: ED 202,

  • create a powerpoint presentation indicating the major influences on education during a certain time period.
  • compare and contrast two time periods and their influences on the educational process.
  • write a personal philosophy of education based on research done on philosophers of education.
  • identify the Colorado Standards you will need to teach for your grade level and discipline.
  • Researching a 20th Century concept of education and sharing the research with peers in a discussion format.
  • critique a contemporary article concerning how the public sector influences school curricula. And share reactions to these articles on the Discussion Board under the topic Contemporary Issues from the Public Sector, and respond by making proficient responses to at least 3 other students critiques.
  • Compare Alternative Schooling opportunities such as:

Charter Schools,Religious Schools,Home Schooling ,Virtual School, etc.

ED 412,

  • Course readings and discussion of relevant laws and provisions; philosophical, ethical and legal debates discussed from multiple viewpoints

ED413

·        Readings and class discussion on how government works to be able to teach branches of government.

·        Readings and class discussion on how schools are funded.

 ED 414,

  • Readings on current trends and political influences on education
  • In class discussions on current trends and political influences on education
  • Email communication on current trends and political influences on education

ED 417

  • Readings on current trends and political influences on education
  • In class discussions on current trends and political influences on education
  • Email communication on current trends and political influences on education

ED451

·        Readings and class discussion on how government works to be able to teach branches of government.

·        Readings and class discussion on how schools are funded.

ED485

  • Contextual Analysis

MATH 477

  • Discussions and reflections on current trends

RDG410

·         Field experience is completed in Title 1 schools.

RDG 435

  • Readings on Equity and Diversity
  • Online Discussions on Equity and Diversity
  • Chapter Study Guide on Equity and Diversity
  • Multiple class activities on Equitable Instruction

Student test over concepts; Field reports from visits to educational classrooms

8.4

Promote teaching as a worthy career and describe various career paths in education, including local, state, national, and international options, higher education, public and private education.

Courses: ED 202,

  • Discussion Board Activity on Contemporary Issues or State Research

ED412

  • Modeling and course readings –seminal and recent research

ED413

  • Write to learn paper on importance of social studies in the elementary curriculum

ED451

  • Write to learn paper on importance of social studies in the Middle and High School curriculum

MATH 477

    • Field experience observation

RDG410

·         Write to learn paper on responsibilities of a teacher

Evaluation forms of cooperating teacher and university supervisor; Direct observation; Philosophy of education paper; Reflection for Goal 8; Log of activities; Documentation of professional involvement

8.5 Evaluate his/her own performance and access the professional development options necessary to improve that performance.

Courses: ED 202,

  • Critique a contemporary article concerning how the public sector influences school curricula. Share reactions to these articles on the Discussion Board.

ED 280,

  • Reflections on technology standard compliance included in the online portfolio

ED 301,

 

  • Reflections included in online portfolio

 

  • Student evaluated their own performance teaching a minimum of two classroom lessons.

 

 ED 380,

  • Students evaluate their performance teaching a minimum of one unit lesson.  Students also evaluate the effectiveness of their overall unit in a teaching/learning reflection.

 

ED 413

  • Self evaluation of a lesson plan presented in schools

 

ED417

  • Changes in Thinking self-assessment of CSU-P Teacher Education Standards and the products demonstrating competency completed during this course
  • Changes in Thinking Self-Assessment Tool and Rationale for Grade Assigned

 

 ED 444

 

 

  • Effectively participates in peer evaluations of classroom teaching.
  • Incorporates information from professional journals and websites of national and state science organizations into own teaching
  • Participates in a range of professional development activities, including professional inservices

ED 451

  • Self evaluation of a lesson plan presented in schools

ED485

  • Collaborative and Individual evaluations of teaming
  • Blackboard Reflections on what they learned each day

MATH 477,

  • Reflections
  • Self-assessments of teaching

 RDG 410

·         Self evaluation of a lesson plan presented in schools

RDG 435

  • Changes in Thinking

Direct observation of interactions; Lesson plan book; TWS; Weekly logs; Other self-evaluations; Reflections on Goals 1-8; Interviews with cooperating teacher and student; Log of participation in activities; Written documentation of involvement in professional activities