InTASC Standards
Standard #1: Learner Development
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.
Standard #2: Learning Differences
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.
Standard #3: Learning Environments
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.
Standard #4: Content Knowledge
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.
In order to organize a classroom that
challenges the students but also teaches them
based on readiness, the teacher must look at
data from other formative or summative
assessments. I have practiced this by looking
at data and understanding how my students
work during independent practices. I
witnessed what patterns they make and
common occurrences that happen when they
are doing activities.
This can be seen in the following lesson:
11/3 math lesson
In order to meet the students where they are, I
planned lessons that acknowledge each
student's abilities and learning styles.
This can be seen in the following lesson:
11/7 math plan
As the teacher I understand that creating a
classroom that welcomes student
collaboration is important. I practiced student
collaboration during several lessons by doing
the“I do, you do” method.
This can be seen in the following lessons:
11/16 ss
11/16 reading
11/16 math
As the teacher it is important to make
connections between other subjects. I made
connections across the curriculum in order to
push the students' thinking. This is especially
important in younger grades, as well as
classes that do not talk about every subject
daily.
This can be seen in the following lesson:

Standard #5: Application of Content
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.
Standard #6: Assessment
The teacher understands and uses multiple
methods of assessment to engage learners in
their own growth, to monitor learner progress,
and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s
decision making.
Standard #7: Planning for Instruction
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.
Standard #8: Instructional Strategies
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.
Standard #9: Professional Learning and
Ethical Practice
The teacher engages in ongoing professional
learning and uses evidence to continually
10/4 lesson
In order to keep a well functioning classroom,
it is essential for students to be up and moving
in engaging activities as part of the lessons. It
is also necessary for the students to learn to
problem solve during lessons and everyday
routines in the classroom.
This can be seen in the following lesson:
11/2 math
Being the teacher I have practiced looking at
data from assessment to guide my instruction
and future planning. This needs to be done in
order to push students with a challenge and/or
getting students prepared for the next thing.
This can be seen in the following lesson:
11/3 math lesson
As a teacher part of the role is being prepared
for what you are going to teach, but also
prepared to encourage the students to go into
deeper thinking of the material. As a teacher I
have practiced doing this while also
connecting subjects to other subjects.
This can be seen in the following lesson:
11/21 reading
In order to have a well functioning classroom,
the teacher needs to incorporate instructional
strategies. I have practiced doing this in many
lessons, because I think it is important to
encourage the students to apply their
knowledge of the lesson in an engaging way.
This can be seen in the following lessons:
11/29 bible
11/14 Bible
11/30 bible
Even as a teacher I am constantly learning and
growing in my field. I have attended school
training and seminars during my time of this
experience to continue my knowledge of the
evaluate his/her practice, particularly the education field.
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.

Standard #10: Leadership and Throughout my time as a student teacher I

Collaboration
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.
have worked with my cooperating teachers as
well as the staff members of the schools. I
have learned how to collaborate with a team
and receive constructive criticism to continue
to grow as a lead teacher.