Secondary (5-12) Teacher Education Program e-Portfolio

[Teacher Candidate Name]

Metastandard #1: Adolescent and Young Adult Development and Learning
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers understand the range of developmental characteristics of early adolescents and young adults within social, cultural, and societal contexts.	Pre-service teachers use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.	Pre-service teachers facilitate student learning by utilizing the knowledge of early adolescents and young adults’ complex developmental characteristics and how these change in relation to family setting and society.	Pre-service teachers consider the range of developmental characteristics of early adolescents and young adults to gage the effectiveness of a supportive, congenial, and purposeful learning environment.
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Metastandard #2: Diversity
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers understand how early adolescent and young adult learners differ socially and culturally and in their approach to learning	Pre-service teachers use their understanding of early adolescent and young adult challenges to provide opportunities to enhance students’ reflective decision making skills.	Pre-service teachers use their understanding of early adolescent and young adult diversity in learning, challenges, family setting, culture, and social settings to adapt instructional opportunities to meet students’ needs.	Pre-service teachers understand the complexity of early adolescent and young adult development and how changes in social, cultural, and societal contexts affect development.
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Metastandard #3: Curriculum/Content Knowledge
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers understand established state-mandated curriculum, key concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of their specific discipline (Language Arts/English, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics).	Pre-service teachers use their knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of their subject matter to foster well-rounded student learning.	Pre-service teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, its interactions and interdisciplinary nature to provide meaningful learning for students.	Pre-service teachers plan, implement, and modify original curriculum and instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
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Metastandard #4: Instruction
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers know and understand the teaching/learning research base and the breadth of instructional options available.	Pre-service teachers understand the effectiveness of using a variety of instructional strategies and apply knowledge of effective communication techniques via technology.	Pre-service teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies as well as entertaining technological instructional resources to advance students’ into high level thinking skills.	Pre-service teachers understand the value of using high quality instructional resources, including technology to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
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Metastandard #5: Assessment
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers know and understand a variety of authentic and equitable assessment strategies.	Pre-service teachers understand how to use formal and informal assessments to obtain useful information about student learning and development.	Pre-service teachers are knowledgeable about a variety of assessment strategies and utilize multiple assessments in curriculum planning and implementation.	Pre-service teachers use a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.
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Metastandard #6: Professionalism/Learning Communities
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers understand the unique philosophical foundations and organizational structure of secondary education and the role the teacher plays within this structure.	Pre-service teachers incorporate their knowledge of secondary schools into the design of educational programs that reflect sound principles of teaching and learning.	Pre-service teachers demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through reflection and professional behaviors.	Pre-service teachers are reflective practitioners who continually evaluate the effects of their choices and actions on others, and actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally.
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Metastandard #7: Family/Community Involvement
	Basic (Knowledge & Comprehension)	Proficient (Application)	Mastery (Analysis and Synthesis)	Exemplary (Evaluation)
Proficiency	Pre-service teachers understand the importance and role of the family and community on the development of early adolescents and young adults.	Pre-service teachers understand the importance of engagement with community resource persons and groups.	Pre-service teachers understand how to facilitate and support the education of early adolescents and young adults with the knowledge of the impact of family structure and home life.	Pre-service teachers understand the importance of fostering relationships with students, families, colleagues, community, and other school-related constituencies.
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