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Domain 1: The Teaching Profession (20% - 14 questions)
1. Career Portfolios- a. Characteristics of Effective Portfolios ● Clear purpose- highlight experiences and abilities for teaching ● Uniqueness- Make it your own ● Show progress- Show your growth ● Reflect Professionalism- well-organized, neat, easy to understand, and PROPER GRAMMAR b. What should be included: ● Basic info about you (name, year in school, etc) ● Essay about goals & interests ● Examples of experiences ● Journal entries about your experiences ● List of community service projects ● Teaching related jobs or experiences ● Academic awards or honors ● Leadership positions ● Special skills (sign language, foreign language, etc) 2. Steps to become a teacher: ● High School Completion ● College Prep – (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) ● Student Teaching (unless alternatively certified) ● Gaining Certification and Licensing Certification Tests: ● OGET – Oklahoma General Education Test ● OSAT – Oklahoma Subject Area Test (You must pass the test for your ‘major’ then you can take ANY other certification test.) ● OPTE – Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examination Gaining experience: ● Internship ● Student Teaching ● Substitute Teaching ● Paraprofessional 3. Academic Freedom: ● Teaching about controversial issues without voicing opinions and/or biases. 4. FERPA: FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT ● You CANNOT share any student information with any uncertified persons. 5. Types of abuse and neglect:
● Emotional- poor attitudes, unhappy, negative ● Physical- bruises, depressed, skittish ● Sexual- withdrawn, mood swings, self-harm ● Neglect- filth, homeless, poor personal hygiene, hungry
6. No Child Left Behind ● Accountability, more choices for parents and increased focus on reading ● Measured through tests to determine student achievement and school funding Domain 2: The Learner and the Learning Process (25% - 18 questions) 1. Theories a. Piaget (cognitive theory) ● Identified the 4 stages of cognitive development- sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational b. Vygotsky (cognitive theory) ● He believes that kids are social beings and they learn through interaction. Social interaction is critical to cognitive development. (Scaffolding effect) c. Skinner (behavioral theory) ● Operant Conditioning- repeated behaviors that have positive results. (positive comments or praise) d. Bandura (social learning theory) ● Social Cognitive Behavior- motivated by their own perceptions and thoughts. Kids imitate what they see and know whether it's positive or negative. e. Erikson (psychosocial theory) ● He believes that learning happens through the 8 stages of life. He thinks it relates to personality development. 2. Domains of learning ● Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor 3. Learning Styles a. Visual Learners- learns best by seeing the content b. Auditory Learners- learns best by listening or hearing information c. Kinesthetic-Tactile- hands-on or physical activity 4. Learning Disabilities Special needs can be physical, mental, social, or behavioral challenges. 5. IDEA- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act All handicapped children must receive a free public education. 6. ADHD (Other Health Impairments) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 7. Dyslexia (Typically under Specific Learning Disability) A condition that affects how the brain processes written or spoken information. 8. Accommodations vs Modifications a. Accommodations - Changes HOW the student learns information. (Example- The teacher teaches the lesson. Then, she pairs a student up with another student for peer tutoring, or the teacher might pull the student aside to teach the student in a different way. The student could also go to a Resource Room for extra help from the Spec Ed teacher) b. Modifications - Changes WHAT a student is taught or expected to learn. (Example- modifications are made to assignments. A student might only do 10 of the 20 problems.) 9. Inclusion-
● Affective- focuses on behaviors, feelings, attitudes, or emotions ● Psychomotor- what kids can do; motor skills
6. Content Standards (OAS Standards) - A set of standards for teachers to follow. Then are arranged by subject and grade level. They are set by the Oklahoma State Dept of Education. 7. Learning Objectives- Statements of what students are expected to learn 8. Professional Development- A way to improve knowledge or skill through conferences, seminars, continuing education classes, or professional organizations. 9. Collaborative Teaching- Working together with a teacher to make students successful 10. Differentiated Instruction- Provides different students with different avenues of learning. Teach a lesson in different ways so all students can learn **Domain #4: Learning Environment (15% - 10 questions)
- Student/Teacher Relationships-** Consistent communication, emotionally (safe learning space), mutual respect, trust, timely feedback, and true equity 2. Danielson’s Framework for Teaching a. Planning & Preparation b. Classroom Environment c. Instruction d. Professional Responsibilities 3. Behavior and Classroom Rules a. Think about your approach- BE POSITIVE b. Visualize possible challenges c. Have clear expectations d. Model positive behavior e. Encourage f. Show respect g. Be consistent h. Keep students busy & challenged i. Listen to student suggestions 4. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation a. Intrinsic- behavior driven by internal rewards (Example- satisfaction) b. Extrinsic- behavior driven by external rewards (Example- money, fame, grades, praise) 5. Learning Environment A space where learning takes place. It should be comfortable and safe. The environment can maximize or undermine student learning. It should be functional and inspiring. 6. Classroom Management The steps teachers take to organize their classroom for optimal learning, engage students, and minimize behavior situations. 7. Classroom Management Styles a. Authoritarian- Regulations for everything and consequences for every infraction b. Permissive- Some rules and expectations, but don’t usually follow through w/consequences for infractions c. Authoritative- High expectations for student behavior and clearly explains why some behaviors are ok while others are not.
Domain #5: Assessment and Instructional Strategies (20% - 14 questions)
1. What is an assessment? The methods teachers use to gain information about students’ learning. It completes the cycle of instruction. ● Formative Assessment - an ongoing part of instruction that provides feedback about students’ learning as it occurs. ● Summative assessment - an evaluation of students’ learning after instruction has taken place. ● Informal Assessment - not data driven but rather content and performance driven. For example, running records are informal assessments because they indicate how well a student is reading a specific book. 2. Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)- a measurement defined by the United States federal No Child Left Behind Act that allows the U.S. Department of Education to determine how every public school and school district in the country is performing academically according to results on standardized tests. 3. Teaching Strategies a. Lecture- auditory learning. Info is presented orally and students learn by listening. Keys- organization, make main points clear and logical, be enthusiastic b. Role Play- similar to a skit. Learner-centered that involves students acting out roles without a script c. Simulations- put students in situations that feel real. It eliminates harmful risks. Most common in social studies and sciences. 4. Mandating Tests – federal, state, or local agencies require testing or screening. 5. Standardized Tests – Assesses students’ learning (summative assessment), but they usually have an objective as well. Kids take the SAME tests. 6. Teachable Moments – Unforeseen opportunities to teach about something that was not part of the lesson plan.
