Standard #5 Application of Content
The teacher candidate understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Artifact Name: Journal Article Critique
Date: October 2015
Course: EDUC224 Scientific Inquiry
Description: For this assignment, I was to find a peer reviewed journal article having to do with scientific inquiry. My critique was to consist of not only what I had learned from the article, but also my opinions of how this article covered aspects of inquiry.
Rationale: To document my understanding of INTASC Standard #5: Application of Content, I have chosen to include my Journal Article Critique. In this assignment I had to apply my previous inquiry knowledge into real world situations. I also engaged questioning and challenging assumptions when it came to the review and critique of the article and giving my personal opinions.
Artifact Name: Honors Book Project
Date: February 2016
Course: EDUC233 Children's Literature
Description: For this assignment, I was required to do some extensive research on the different types of awards given to children’s books and the requirements to receive and be nominated for them. I then compared and contrasted different a few different winners while giving my opinions on the books as well.
Rationale: To document my understanding of INTASC Standard #5: Application of Content, I have chosen to include my Honors Book Project from the Children's Literature course. In this assignment I developed and implemented support for learner literacy development across content areas. I believe this project shows the value I place on knowledge outside of my own personal content area and how the knowledge may enhance mine or my students’ learning.