INTASC+Standard+1

** INTASC Standard 1 **
INTASC.1 Standard: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.


 * __Specific Category of Standard 1__**


 * INTASC.1.A || K: The teacher understands major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches. ||
 * INTASC.1.B || K: The teacher understands how students' conceptual frameworks and their misconceptions for an area of knowledge can influence their learning. ||
 * __Understanding Sentence__**

The teacher has a complete understanding of the subject matter involved in the specific discipline they are teaching and effectively uses this understanding to enhance their classroom and the learning experiences of their students.


 * __Artifacts__**

-Artifact 1: -Artifact 2:

__**Reflect**__ The artifacts that I have presented for this standard are evidence that I understand the range of concepts and principles that are related to it. These artifacts are clearly connected with the concepts and principles of standard 1, because artifact 1 deals directly with inquiry and artifact 2 works directly with understanding the misconceptions by a student in an area of knowledge, then influencing their learning. I believe that I display the knowledge, skills and dispositions related to this standard, which is apparent in the artifacts cited. For example, in my analysis of a writing sample, I had to work with an ELL student’s writing and first determine what proficiency level they were at and second, make recommendations for instructional interventions that would influence and improve their writing skills.

__**Project**__ The artifacts cited reflect of my evolving philosophy and personal theory base. Artifact 1 promotes the emphasis on problem solving skills needed to be developed in today’s world, and artifact 2 allows the student to be coached in intellectual thinking. These artifacts are proof that as a teacher I represent student-centered instruction and promote a learning environment that is community-oriented and self-regulated. These artifacts also show that I have knowledge in working with ELL students and planning lessons. Understanding the meaning of his standard influences me as a future educator because I know that the better I understand my individual discipline and all that it entails will better help my students. I think that it is important for teacher to completely understand all knowledge involved in any lesson they are planning on teaching.