INTASC+Standard+7

STANDARD: The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
 * INTASC Standard 7**

**Specific Category of Standard 7** INTASC.7.A K: The teacher understands learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, and student development and knows how to use this knowledge in planning instruction to meet curriculum goals. INTASC.7.E D: The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances.

The teacher applies all the key goals while planning instruction to meet curriculum goals.
 * Understanding Sentence**


 * Artifacts**
 * Guided Reading lesson plan [|GR Lesson.doc]
 * Kindergarten lesson plan [|Lesson Plan for kindergarten!!!!.doc]

The first artifact I chose is a guided reading lesson plan that I did. This shows that I understand how to plan instruction based on subject matter and the student. In a guided reading lesson plan you plan according to the child's development and progress. I do believe that my plans are subject to change and need revising based on the students needs. Doing a guided reading lesson plan helps me understand that there will always need to be adjustments made when planning any type of instructional lesson plan. The second artifact I chose is a kindergarten lesson plan. I understand the learning theory and subject matter and how this lesson plan is to be used to meet curriculum goals. Each lesson plan is based off curriculum goals and shows how in depth the instruction plans are. Both artifacts reflect on the teachers understanding of the learning theory and student development and how they have used this knowledge to help them prepare a good instruction based lesson plan to meet the curriculum goals. The teacher plans according to development and what stage the child is at grade wise. The teacher understands the expectations of his/her duties to meet curriculum goals.
 * Reflect**

As a learner my two artifacts show my depth of understanding the importance and knowledge of subject matter, students, and goals. Through my guided reading lesson plan I have learned that things are subject to change with each child and I will always have to change some details around in my lesson plans to accommodate that child. I've learned how to do so without taking focus away from the initial lesson plan. As a becoming teacher I feel prepared to use these types of lesson plans that are subject to change and will be able to meet curriculum goals with much practice. I want to make sure I reach out to the children and help them understand the content of the curriculum and base the instruction plans off fun and exciting material. I want to provide a rich literacy opportunity for all my students to learn even if they are different levels. The kindergarten lesson plan focuses on my understanding of the curriculum and what is to be expected of my roles and duties as a teacher. I will plan my instruction based on the knowledge and progress of my students so they can further their learning experiences.
 * Project**