Standard 2: Development
Teachers know how children grow.
The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.
The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.
Artifact Reflection
Title of Artifact: Developmental Assessment
Date Completed: Fall 2012
Description: During my time pre-student teaching in a second grade classroom, I observed one particularly student close. I took notes of how he developed throughout the semester. I then wrote a developmental assessment on him. I assessed his physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment
This artifact aligns with standard two of the Wisconsin Teacher Development and Licensure Standard. This standard states “The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.” Writing the developmental assessment shows that I understand how children develop. The student I observed was a lower level student, and I was able to see him develop socially, intellectually, and personally. I was then able to provide instruction to this student based on his developmental needs. Socially, he developed into a good communicator with teachers and his peers. Intellectually, I observed him gain a lot of knowledge in math and reading. By writing a developmental assessment, I was able to see that cognitively he was right where he was supposed to be, according to Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. Personally, he developed more self-confidence every day. By watching this student closely every day, I was able to assist him in his development by providing helpful instruction.
UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment
This artifact best aligns with KSD1.b. of the UWP School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition statements which states, “The candidate displays knowledge of the typical developmental characteristics, learning styles, skills, interests, developmental backgrounds, and cultural heritages of students and is always aware of the broad ranges and variety present for each of these student characteristics.” In the developmental assessment I wrote about how students in second grade typically develop. For instance, I discussed Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and explained how the student I observed is at the concrete operational stage. The developmental assessment also covered how development occurs based on students’ interests and learning styles. The student I observed is a very visual and kinesthetic learner, who has well developed physical skills because of this. When writing this paper, it made me realize that the way a student develops is going to vary based on the students background, culture, interests, and learning style.
Secondary Alignment
KSD3.e.
KSD3.d.
Personal Reflection
What I learned about teaching/learning from this experience:
I learned teachers need to know how students develop. Each student will develop differently, but teachers should understand how students typically develop according to a variety of theorists, such as Piaget. It is then the job of the teacher to guide the students in their development by using varied instruction. Teachers must differentiate their lesson plans according to their students learning styles and intellectual levels in order for each student to keep developing. Each student learns a little differently and teachers must understand what works best for each student.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator as a result of this experience/artifact:
I learned that I will need to continually assess my students and monitor their progress. Writing this developmental assessment showed me the importance of informal observations. I will have to observe each student in my class, in order for me to be able to help them develop throughout the school year. Along with informal assessment, formal assessment is also important. I learned that students in the primary grades are taking formal assessments all the time. These tests are used to see the progress they have made and where each student still has room to improve. As a future educator, it is important to use a mixture of informal and formal assessment to accurately measure the students’ development.
Title of Artifact: Developmental Assessment
Date Completed: Fall 2012
Description: During my time pre-student teaching in a second grade classroom, I observed one particularly student close. I took notes of how he developed throughout the semester. I then wrote a developmental assessment on him. I assessed his physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment
This artifact aligns with standard two of the Wisconsin Teacher Development and Licensure Standard. This standard states “The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development.” Writing the developmental assessment shows that I understand how children develop. The student I observed was a lower level student, and I was able to see him develop socially, intellectually, and personally. I was then able to provide instruction to this student based on his developmental needs. Socially, he developed into a good communicator with teachers and his peers. Intellectually, I observed him gain a lot of knowledge in math and reading. By writing a developmental assessment, I was able to see that cognitively he was right where he was supposed to be, according to Piaget’s stages of cognitive development. Personally, he developed more self-confidence every day. By watching this student closely every day, I was able to assist him in his development by providing helpful instruction.
UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment
This artifact best aligns with KSD1.b. of the UWP School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition statements which states, “The candidate displays knowledge of the typical developmental characteristics, learning styles, skills, interests, developmental backgrounds, and cultural heritages of students and is always aware of the broad ranges and variety present for each of these student characteristics.” In the developmental assessment I wrote about how students in second grade typically develop. For instance, I discussed Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and explained how the student I observed is at the concrete operational stage. The developmental assessment also covered how development occurs based on students’ interests and learning styles. The student I observed is a very visual and kinesthetic learner, who has well developed physical skills because of this. When writing this paper, it made me realize that the way a student develops is going to vary based on the students background, culture, interests, and learning style.
Secondary Alignment
KSD3.e.
KSD3.d.
Personal Reflection
What I learned about teaching/learning from this experience:
I learned teachers need to know how students develop. Each student will develop differently, but teachers should understand how students typically develop according to a variety of theorists, such as Piaget. It is then the job of the teacher to guide the students in their development by using varied instruction. Teachers must differentiate their lesson plans according to their students learning styles and intellectual levels in order for each student to keep developing. Each student learns a little differently and teachers must understand what works best for each student.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator as a result of this experience/artifact:
I learned that I will need to continually assess my students and monitor their progress. Writing this developmental assessment showed me the importance of informal observations. I will have to observe each student in my class, in order for me to be able to help them develop throughout the school year. Along with informal assessment, formal assessment is also important. I learned that students in the primary grades are taking formal assessments all the time. These tests are used to see the progress they have made and where each student still has room to improve. As a future educator, it is important to use a mixture of informal and formal assessment to accurately measure the students’ development.
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