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Teaching E
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Natalie B
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Professional Philosophy
My philosophy is collaboration with parents
and other professionals enhances learner
growth both in and outside of the classroom. It
also creates generalization of new learned
skills across contexts.

Artifacts
During the fall 2015 semester, I will individualize therapy to meet
the learning and cultural needs of all of my clients. (ASHA IV-B, IVC, IV-F, V-A, V-B; InTASC 2, 3, 8, 10)

Artifacts
During the fall 2015 semester, I will collaborate with faculty and
parents to enhance learner growth outside of the speech
classroom. (ASHA IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, V-A; InTASC 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10)

Artifacts
During the fall 2015 semester, I will use multiple assessments to
guide my decision making to independently and confidently write
clients goals. (ASHA IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, V-A, V-B; InTASC 1, 6, 7, 10)

InTASC Standard #1:

Learning Development
0 The first standard is the teacher understands

how learners grow and develop, recognizing

that patterns of learning and development
vary individually within and across the
cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and
physical areas, and designs and implements
developmentally appropriate and challenging
learning experiences (CCSO, 2013).
0 Language bracelet
0 Multiple modalities

InTASC Standard #2:

Learner Differences
0 The second standard is the teacher uses

understanding of individual differences and

diverse cultures and communities to ensure
inclusive learning environments that enable
each learner to meet high standards (CCSO,
2013).
0 Language differences
0 Inclusive environment
0 Spanish and English

InTASC Standard #3:

Learning Environment
0 The third standard is the teacher works with

others to create environments that support

individual and collaborative learning, and that
encourage positive social interaction, active
engagement in learning, and self-motivation
(CCSO, 2013).
0 Collaborated with the early childhood teacher and
paraprofessionals
0 Created a break space
0 Decreased acting out, which supported individual
and collaborative learning

InTASC Standard #4:

Content Knowledge
0 The fourth standard is the teacher

understands the central concepts, tools of

inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he
or she teaches and creates learning
experiences that make these aspects of the
discipline accessible and meaningful for
learners to assure mastery of the content
(CCSO, 2013).
0 Break down task/idea
0 Multiple modalities
0 Collaborate with professionals

InTASC Standard #5:

Application of Content
0 The fifth standard is the teacher understands

how to connect concepts and use differing

perspectives to engage learners in critical
thinking, creativity, and collaborative
problem solving related to authentic local and
global issues (CCSO, 2013).
0 Veterans Day
0 Provide real world examples
0 Multiple modalities

InTASC Standard #6:

Assessment
0 The sixth standard is the teacher understands and

uses multiple methods of assessment to engage

learners in their own growth, to monitor learner
progress, and to guide the teachers and learners
decision-making (CCSO, 2013).
0 Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology
(CAAP)
0 Speech and Language sample
0 Oral mechanism exam
0 Classroom observation
0 Parent/teacher report

InTASC Standard #7:

Planning for Instruction
0 The seventh standard is the teacher plans

instruction that supports every student in

meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing
upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum,
cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as
well as knowledge of learners and the
community context (CCSO, 2013).
0 Collaborating with the early childhood
teacher every week
0 Independently planned

InTASC Standard #8:

Instructional Strategies
0 The eighth standard is the teacher

understands and uses a variety of

instructional strategies to encourage learners
to develop deep understanding of content
areas and their connections, and to build
skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways
(CCSO, 2013).
0 Visuals for each step of a project
0 Multiple modalities

InTASC Standard #9:

Professional Learning
and Ethical Practice

0 The ninth standard is teacher engages in

ongoing professional learning and uses

evidence to continually evaluate his/her
practice, particularly the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (learners,
families, other professionals, and the
community), and adapts practice to meet the
needs of each learner (CCSO, 2013).
0 Evidence based research
0 Collaborated with professionals and parents

InTASC Standard #10:

Leadership and
Collaboration

0 The tenth standard is the teacher seeks

appropriate leadership roles and opportunities

to take responsibility for student learning, to
collaborate with learners, families, colleagues,
other school professionals, and community
members to ensure learner growth, and to
advance the profession (CCSO, 2013).
0 Parent-teacher conferences
0 IEP meetings
0 Professional meetings

My Growth
0 Individualized therapy to meet the needs of

all clients
0 Provided strategies to professionals in the
classroom
0 Collaborated with teachers, parents, and
other professionals
0 Provided extra practice (e.g., homework)
0 Obtained multiple measures of assessment
0 Became familiar with the IEP process by
completing IEP paperwork and presenting
information at meetings