Oklahoma Competencies Score Report – requirements for submission III

 

Competency

Suggested artifacts titles

A.  The teacher understands the central concepts and methods of inquiry of the subject matter discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that makes these aspects of the subject matter meaningful for students.
  • Lesson plan that emphasizes integration

B.  The teacher understands how students learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and physical development at all grade levels including early childhood, elementary, middle level, and secondary.
  • Lesson plan for lesson taught with elementary or middle level students.

C.  The teacher understands that students vary in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adaptable to individual differences of learners.

·        Teacher developed self-paced lesson

D.  The teacher understands curriculum integration processes and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development and critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills and effective use of technology.
  • Lesson plan that uses case study, problem solving, or other method which emphasizes higher order thinking skills.

E.  The teacher uses best practices related to motivation and behavior to create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, self-motivation and active engagement in learning, thus, providing opportunities for success.
  • Motivational game
  • Photo of students participating in an FFA activity

F.  The teacher develops knowledge of and uses a variety of effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
  • Completed lesson evaluation from cooperating teacher or university supervisor observing questioning skills.

G.  The teacher plans instruction based upon curriculum goals, knowledge of the teaching/learning process, subject matter, students' abilities and differences, the community; and adapts instruction based upon assessment and reflection.
·        Unit plan overview

H.  The teacher understands and uses a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate and modify the teaching/learning process ensuring the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.
  • Record book evaluation instrument

 

Oklahoma Competencies Score Report (cont.)

 

Competency

Suggested artifact titles

I.  The teacher evaluates the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community), modifies those actions when needed, and actively seeks opportunities for continued professional growth.
  • P.I. group meeting agenda
  • Teacher Workshop Agenda
  • Summer In-Service Workshop Schedule

J.  The teacher fosters positive interaction with school colleagues, parents/families, and organization in the community to actively engage them in support of students’ learning and well-being.

·        Artifact from local FFA Alumni, booster club, advisory council, or adult education program.

·        Minutes of advisory council meeting 

K.  The teacher shall have an understanding of the importance of assisting students with career awareness and the application of career concepts to the academic curriculum.
  • Lesson plan with emphasizes careers in agriculture
  • PowerPoint presentation on careers for 8th grade students

L.  The teacher understands the purpose of continuous lifelong learning, the concept of making learning enjoyable, and the need for willingness to change when the change leads to greater student learning and development.
  • FFA or class activity which stresses student participation
  • Photos of students competing in CDE or other FFA activity

M.  The teacher understands the legal aspects of teaching including the rights of students and parents/families, as well as the legal right and responsibilities of the teacher.
  • Faculty handbook at your cooperating school

N.  The teacher understands, and is able to develop instructional strategies/plans based on the Oklahoma Core curriculum. [PASS Objectives]

O.  The teacher understands the state teacher evaluation process, “Oklahoma Criteria for Effective Teaching Performance," and how to incorporate these criteria in designing instructional strategies.