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Date:
May 2015
Description:
The following artifacts represented with this artifact reflection are a final evaluation from my
high school student teaching placement, my Praxis 2 score, and transcripts which highlight my
final grades in the social studies classes that I took at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville.
Throughout the course of my placement at Lancaster High School, Mr. Bridge and I reflected
daily upon the lessons that I taught to both the freshmen and junior/senior history and global
issues classes. In addition to the progress I made throughout my time student teaching at the high
school level, this final evaluation highlights the rapport I built with my students as well as the
faculty at Lancaster High School. Mr. Bridge also reflects upon how I grew in my content
knowledge and delivery of my lessons during the first 9 weeks of my student teaching
placement. The Praxis 2 scores that are provided with this standard highlight the Praxis exam all
social studies teacher candidates must take for the state of Wisconsin to be eligible to student
teach and apply for a teaching license. Finally, I have provided transcripts which highlight the
social studies classes that I took and the grade I received in each class at the University of
Wisconsin-Platteville.
Alignment:
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment:
My Evidence of Content Knowledge and Curriculum in the Social Studies Subjects artifacts best
aligns with Standard 1: Content and Curriculum. The teacher understands the central concepts,
tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning
experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.
These artifacts best align with Standard 1 because they shows that I am distinguished in each of
the knowledge, skill, and disposition statements that are required of me. The four domains are:
planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
I understand the main concepts within the Social Studies curriculum, and deliver them in a way
that is understandable for students. I plan thorough lessons that accommodate the needs of the
students, and manage the students in a way that isn't disruptive to the overall lesson, but keeps
them focused and on task. I also fulfill my professional obligations to the district, other faculty
members, and my overall profession. In his comments, Mr. Bridge states that I know how to
deliver lessons that are appropriate and effective for students. He also states that I am flexible
and respond to student needs as questions arise in order to make my lessons meaningful for
students. My passing Praxis 2 score and my highlighted grades for social studies classes also
provide evidence that I know my content very well. The grades and score on my Praxis 2 test
show that I have a wealthy amount of knowledge in each social studies subject that I am eligible
to teach.
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