Section Four:

Alignment to curriculum standards

Overview

Curriculum and professional standards are so important in the field of education, not only

for teachers to stay on track, but to enforce teachers to adhere to while teaching students Without

standards in place there would be no uniformity in the teaching profession and students would be

learning topics based on their teachers interest rather than a standardized curriculum base. In

order to level playing field for students, there must be curriculum standards so that students are

taught the same subject matter and have an equal opportunity to succeed. Below is a chart,

demonstrating my ability to achieve these standards while planning lessons, differentiating my

teaching and assessment styles, and keeping my classroom engaged.

Curriculum & Professional Educational Standards

INTASC Standards

INTASC standards provide guidelines for content, planning, instructional practice,

assessment and professional responsibility for educators. It is a teachers responsibility to create

a safe and supportive learning environment that also promotes learning. Professional standards

help guide teachers along this continuous learning path as well as providing a code of ethics to

adhere to. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the INTASC standards,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

 Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

Artifact #7: Weebly Website

Artifact #8: Cyber Safety Prezi Presentation

NYS Code of Ethics Standards for Educators

The New York State Code of Ethics for Educators sets clear expectations and principles

for teaching practice. This code of ethics provides principles that all New York State teachers

must adhere to in order to ensure core values are maintained. Listed below are the artifacts which

embody the NYS Code of Ethics standards,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #7: Weebly Website

Artifact #8: Cyber Safety Prezi Presentation

NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards

The NYS Common Core Learning Standards provide guidance for teaching ELA, math

and social studies. This guide is used to maintain uniformity across all schools under its

jurisdiction. Used as a resource for teachers, it provides them with ideas for teaching these
subject areas. This ensures uniformed learning and assessment which creates a level playing field

for all students across the state. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the NYS P-12

Common Core standards

Artifact #1: Mathematics Unit Plan

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

TEAC Claims

TEAC claims ensure the quality and dignity of the Teacher Candidate students upon

graduation. They ensure that graduates are professionally ready and competent to become school

teachers. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the TEAC claims,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

Artifact #7: Weebly Website

Artifact #8: Cyber Safety Prezi Presentation

ISTE Standards for Educators/ Students

The ISTE standards for educators, define new skills and pedagogical insights that

educators need to teach, work and learn in todays digital age. The ISTE standards for students,
describe the skills and knowledge students need to learn effectively in an increasingly digital

society. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the ISTE standards,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

Artifact #7: Weebly Website

Artifact #8: Cyber Safety Prezi Presentation

ILA (International Literacy Association Professional Standards)

The international Literacy Association is a group dedicated to enhancing literacy

instruction around the world. With constant research and participation, the board of directors

have created standards in order to maintain a high level of literacy education around the world.

The standards they set in place allows educators to be confident in the way in which they teach

literacy in their classrooms. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the ILA standards,

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

CEC Standards (Council for Exceptional Children)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) provides professional ethical principles and practice

standards in ways that respect the diverse characteristics and needs of individuals with

exceptionalities and their families. Listed below are the artifacts which embody the CEC

Standards,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

Ontario Curriculum Standards

Just like the NYS Standards, the Ontario Curriculum standards act as a guide for teachers

to maintain uniformity in content taught throughout the schools in Ontario. The standards

provide the required course content so that teachers can plan their lessons accordingly. Listed

below are the artifacts which embody the Ontario Curriculum Standards,

Artifact #1: Mathematics Unit Plan

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards

 The Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards were put into practice to inspire members to reflect and

uphold the honour and dignity of the teaching profession, in order to promote public trust and to

maintain a respect to the profession as well as to the students that we are teaching. Listed below

are the artifacts which embody the Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards,

Artifact #1: Math Unit Plan

Artifact #2: Special Education Observation Report

Artifact #3: 3 Part Reading Lesson Plan

Artifact #4: Literacy Research Paper

Artifact #5: NetSmartz Certificate

Artifact #6: Author Study Presentation

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Conclusion

The artifacts listed above not only demonstrate my ability to lesson plan in order to meet

curriculum standards, but show my dedication to my ability to teach in general. Of course, my

pedagogy is of the upmost importance, but there are other aspects of my personality and abilities

that will make me a great teacher that cannot be demonstrated through material things.

Throughout this section, I chose artifacts from my studies to show how I can use my education in

order to further educate my students. It is up to me as a professional to utilize the skills that I

have gained throughout my studies at DYouville and Medaille, pair them with my ability to

connect with children, and become a teacher that inspires students to reach their full potential. In

the next section, I will outline of the overall experiences that I have acquired in developing this

portfolio and how prepared I am in becoming an elementary school teacher.