Artifact #9: Humor in the Classroom Seminar Certificate.

The tenth, and final artifact included in the portfolio is the certificate from a voluntary

professional development seminar hosted by Medaille College. The topic of the seminar was

how humor can be used in the classroom to improve engagement. The seminar was given by an

expert teacher who works at a local school near Medaille. At the seminar, the speaker modeled

different approaches to demonstrate how they work. The speaker also gave a handout which

explicitly listed ideas and strategies to use in the future. I believe that all educators should remain

students by attending different professional development events. This way, educators are keeping

up to date on the latest research, technology, and news within the field of education.

Connections to Standards

INTASC Standards

Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice.

The 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

NYS Code of Ethics for Educators

Principle 5: Educators collaborate with parents and community, building trust and

respecting confidentiality. Educators partner with parents and other members of the community

to enhance school programs and to promote student learning. They also recognize how cultural

and linguistic heritage, gender, family and community shape experience and learning. Educators

respect the private nature of the special knowledge they have about students and their families
and use that knowledge only in the students’ best interests. They advocate for fair opportunity for

all children.

P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math, and Social Studies

A. Standards: N/A

Category: N/A

Grade: N/A

Standard and Statement: N/A

NYS Learning Standards: N/A

TEAC/CAEP Claims 1-3

Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification

area(s)

Claim 2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through

effective pedagogy and best teaching practices.

Claim 3: Medaille College graduates are caring educators.

ISTE Standards:

1. Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others

and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student

learning.

ILA Standards: N/A

Council for Exceptional Children (ECE) Standards:

12. Participating in the growth and dissemination of professional knowledge and skills.