Section Four: Alignment to Curriculum & Professional Standards
Introduction
Section four of the MSED portfolio is the Alignment to Curriculum & Professional
Standards, which connect to the curriculum and professional standards to the artifacts that were
listed in section three. For each artifact provided in the previous section, this section will allow
the reader to understand the importance of the artifact as the professional standards and
curriculum are broken down.
The professional standards are applied to ensure that every student is provided with an
appropriate and fair education, and that teachers abide by the code(s) of ethics in the classroom,
in the school and beyond. Though section three provided a series of artifacts developed during
my studies at Medaille College along with curriculum and professional standards, section four
will address the alignment between the artifacts and the curriculum and professional standards,
along with my ability and knowledge as a teacher candidate. A graphic organizer in the form of a
chart will depict the professional and curriculum standards to showcase my best teaching
practices, pedagogical knowledge and my ability to be an inspirational and supportive teacher
candidate.
Curriculum & Professional Educational Standards
INTASC Standards.
The Interstate New Teacher Assessment Support Consortium Standards (INTASC)
focuses on the improvement of student achievement through the efficacy of best teaching
practices. The INTASC Standards comprise of four sections that include ten standards that
further encompass three color coded categories relating to essential knowledge, performance and
disposition.
The four sections contained in the INTASC are The Learner and Learning, Content,
Instructional Practice, and Professional Responsibility. The artifacts listed in section three are
connected to the INTASC Standards:
Artifact #1: School Violence Prevention and Intervention/Identification and Reporting of
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificates
Artifact #2: Author Study
Artifact #3: Pecha Kucha Presentation
Artifact #5: Science Lesson Plan
Artifact #6: Math Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment
NYS Code of Ethics for Educators.
The New York State of Ethic for Educators entails a set of principles and expectations to
guide teaching practices in a classroom and encouraging teaching professional excellence. The
principals within this standard were developed by educators and aim to highlight the importance
of professional disposition. The following artifacts from Section Three are connected to the NYS
Code of Ethics for Educators:
Artifact #1: School Violence Prevention and Intervention/Identification and Reporting of
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificates
Artifact #2: Author Study
Artifact #3: Pecha Kucha Presentation
Artifact #5: Science Lesson Plan
Artifact #6: Math Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment
Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards.
The Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards are a set of principles that describe the main goals
of individuals working in the field of education. The principles and standards work as a guide for
Ontario teachers. The ethical standards are divided into four main goals: a shared vision among
teaching professionals identifying values, the skills and knowledge necessary for educators and
guide professional actions and judgement and promote a common language among teaching
professionals. The following artifacts from Section Three are connected to the Ontario Teacher
Ethical Standards:
Artifact #1: School Violence Prevention and Intervention/Identification and Reporting of
Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificates
Artifact #3: Pecha Kucha Presentation.
Artifact #5: Science Lesson Plan:
Artifact #7: Unit Plan.
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment.
P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards (ELA, Math and Social Studies).
The P-12 New York State Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math, and Social
Studies include various expectations and standards that educators must practice for students. The
purpose of these standards is to help students prepare for their post-secondary education. As the
standards are to guide and assist students in the classroom, they also work to assist teaching
professionals create a fair environment while teaching. The following artifacts from Section
Three are connected to the NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math, and Social
Studies:
Artifact #5: Math Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment
NYS Learning Standards.
The New York State Education Department entails a list of expectations, known as
standards, that focuses on student learning by providing an appropriate and fair education. The
curriculum and instruction curricular is developed by each local school district but all use the
established standards. The following artifacts from Section Three are connected to the NYS
Learning Standards:
Artifact #5: Science Lesson Plan
Artifact #6: Math Lesson Plan
Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectation.
The Ontario Ministry of Education Expectation was developed by the Ministry of
Education. To ensure that the Ontario curriculum remains developmentally appropriate for
students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, the standards and expectations are reviewed regularly.
For each grade level, the curriculum standards are set into place to guide skills and knowledge
which are expected of students in all subjects. The following artifacts from Section Three are
connected to the following Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations:
Artifact #5: Science Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment.
DOE Claims & CAEP Standards.
The Division of Education (DOE) of Medaille College developed a set of claims which
are viewed as a set of commitment which focus on the quality of graduates who are
professionally ready and competent to become school teachers The following artifacts from
Section Three are connected to the DOE Claims & CAEP Standards:
Artifact #1: Artifact #1: School Violence Prevention and Intervention/Identification and
Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificates
Artifact #2: Author Study
Artifact #3: Pecha Kucha Presentation
Artifact #4: Weebly Website
Artifact #5: Science Less Plan
Artifact #6: Math Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment
International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students (ISTE).
The International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students was put
into place for educators to create effective classrooms. The purpose of the ISTE Standards is to
assist student learning and increase their skills and knowledge in a digital classroom. Teachers
are encouraged to utilize the ISTE Standards in their lessons to instill technological skills and
knowledge in students. The following artifacts from Section Three are connected to the ISTE
standards:
Artifact #2: Author Study
Artifact #4: Weebly Website
Artifact #6: Math Lesson Plan
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Council for Exceptional Children (ECE)
The Special Education Professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards (CEC)
entail a list of practices and principles that focuses on the diverse needs of students with
exceptionalities and their families. The following artifacts from Section Three are connected to
the Special Education Professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards:
Artifact #4: Weebly Website
Artifact #7: Unit Plan
Artifact #8: Literacy Assessment
Alignment to Curriculum & Professional Standards Chart
The chart provided below serves as an overview of the numerous professional standards
and curriculum as they connect to the various artifacts, I provided in Section Three of my
portfolio. The chart demonstrates my best teaching practices as a teacher candidate and my
pedagogical competencies.
Conclusion
Section Four of the MSED Capstone Portfolio Project highlighted the various curriculum
and professional standards as they connect to the chosen artifacts from Section Three, while
demonstrating my competencies along with my best teaching practices. This section also served
its’ purpose in providing an overview of the standards as they connected to the artifacts in an
organized fashion. Section Five will complete my MSED Capstone Portfolio as I reflect on my
experience throughout the portfolio and my educational experiences in the MSED program at
Medaille College.
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