Standard 1: Teaching for Learning

Candidates are effective teachers who demonstrate knowledge of learners and learning

and who model and promote collaborative planning, instruction in multiple literacies, and inquiry-based learning, enabling members of the learning community to become effective users and creators of ideas and information. Candidates design and implement instruction that engages students' interests and develops their ability to inquire, think critically, gain and share knowledge.  Four elements to this standard include: (1.1) knowledge of learners and learning, (1.2) effective and knowledgeable teacher, (1.3) instructional partner, and (1.4) integration of twenty-first century skills and learning standards.

The librarian is an instructional partner who works with classroom teachers to facilitate and enhance student learning.  As part of the instructional process, the librarian maintains a collection that supports the state standards and curriculum, collaborates with teachers, and maintains an active role in achieving the school’s mission and goals.  The librarian takes part in designing and delivering lessons that fulfill the needs of the school community, and meets the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards for the 21st Century Learner. I have included the following collaborative lessons, learning theory video, and story activity to demonstrate my commitment to understanding learning styles and the learning community and to show that I am an advocate for the integration of 21st century skills by integrating emerging technologies into my instruction. I make use of a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools to design and develop learning experiences and assessments in partnership with other educators and see myself as an asset to all classroom teachers.