Section Four: Alignment to Curriculum & Professional Standards

Introduction

Section four of my portfolio connects the curriculum and professional standards to the

artifacts that were outlined throughout section three. Like every profession, teaching has specific

rules, standards, and professional dispositions which must be followed by those practicing.

Without standards there would be a lack of uniformity in schools and students would not be

learning the proper content for their development. This section lays out the standards in a clear

and concise manner. The standards included in this section are the Interstate Teacher Assessment

and Support Consortium (INTASC), New York State Code of Ethics for Educators, P-12 New

York State Common Core Learning Standards, Math and Social Studies, Ontario Ministry of

Education Expectations, Teacher Education Accreditation Council Claims (TEAC), International

Society for Technology Educations for Teachers and Students (ISTE), Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC), and Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards. The standards and artifact connections

will be organized into chart form at the end of this section for easy overview.

Curriculum & Professional Educational Standards

INTASC Standards.

The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) is a model of standards

for teachers that state a common knowledge and skill set that cuts across all subject arears and

grade levels to provide consistency. These standards provide guidelines with respect to content,

planning, instructional practice, assessment and professional responsibility. For a teacher to

successfully create a safe and supportive learning environment, one must engage in ongoing and
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meaningful professional learning. Professional standards help guide teachers along this ongoing

learning path.

The following artifacts connect with the INTASC Standards:

1. Artifact #1 – EdTPA Unit Plan

2. Artifact #2 – English Language Arts Guided Reading Lesson Plan

3. Artifact #3 – Pecha Kucha Presentation

4. Artifact #4 – ELED Assessment Project

5. Artifact #5 – Report Card Analysis

6. Artifact #6 – Survey Assignment

7. Artifact #7 – DASA Certificate

8. Artifact #8 – Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate

NYS Code of Ethics for Educators.

The New York State Code of Ethics for Educators is a set of expectations and principles to help

guide educator’s classroom practices and inspire professional excellence. These commonly held

set of principles developed by educators assist in professional reflection as it focuses on the core

value of professional educators.

The following artifacts connect with the NYS Code of Ethics Standards:

1. Artifact #1 – EdTPA Unit Plan

2. Artifact #2 – English Language Arts Guided Reading Lesson Plan

3. Artifact #3 – Pecha Kucha Presentation

4. Artifact #4 – ELED Assessment Project

5. Artifact #5 – Report Card Analysis

6. Artifact #6 – Survey Assignment

7. Artifact #7 – DASA Certificate

8. Artifact #8 – Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate

P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards (ELA, Math and Social Studies).

The New York State Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies

define expectations that must be met for students. These standards were developed to improve

student skill set to ensure success in their future. These standards also help teachers by providing

new ideas for teaching such subject areas.

The following artifacts connect with the NYS Common Core Standards:

1. Artifact #2 – English Language Arts Guided Reading Lesson Plan

TEAC Claims

TEAC claims are used to ensure the quality of graduate from the Medaille College Elementary

Education Program and ensure that each student has me the expectations prior to graduating.

These claims ensure that the teacher candidates are professionally ready and competent to

become schoolteachers.

The following artifacts connect with the TEAC Claims:

1. Artifact #1 – EdTPA Unit Plan

International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students (ISTE).

The ISTE standards define new skills and pedagogical insights that educators need to teacher,

work and learn in today’s digital age. These standards were developed to create an effective

classroom. These ISTE standards are skills and knowledge that students must learn effectively to

be successful in this increasing digital society.

The following artifacts connect with the ISTE Standards:

1. Artifact #1 – EdTPA Unit Plan

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) provides a professional set of principles that

respect the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities.

The following artifacts connect with the CEC Claims:

1. Artifact #2 – English Language Arts Guided Reading Lesson Plan

2. Artifact #6 – Survey Assignment

3. Artifact #7 – DASA Certificate

Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards.

The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards provide a framework of principles that communicate the

goals of those within the teaching profession. These standards were set out to inspire members to

reflect and uphold honor and dignity of the teaching profession, identify ethical responsibilities,

guide ethical decisions and actions, and promote public trust.

The following artifacts connect with the Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards:

1. Artifact #3 – Pecha Kucha Presentation

2. Artifact #6 – Survey Assignment

3. Artifact #7 – DASA Certificate

4. Artifact #8 – Child Abuse and Maltreatment Certificate

Ontario Curriculum Standards

The Ontario Curriculum Standards guide teachers to maintain uniformity in all content

instruction. The standards provide the required course content allowing teachers to plan their

lessons accordingly.
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The following artifacts connect with the Ontario Curriculum Standards:

1. Artifact #1 – EdTPA Unit Plan

2. Artifact #2 – English Language Arts Guided Reading Lesson Plan

3. Artifact #5 – Report Card Analysis

Curriculum and Professional Standards Chart

The Standards Chart provides a clear and easy overview of the content and standard

connection outlined in sections three and four of this portfolio.

Conclusion

Section four of this portfolio highlighted curriculum and professional standards that were

used throughout each artifact. Curriculum and professional standards are important guidelines for

educators in order to maintain consistency across all grade levels. Like every profession,

teaching has specific rules, standards, and professional dispositions which must be followed by

those practicing. Without standards there would be a lack of uniformity in schools and students

would not be learning the proper content for their development. This section lays out the

standards in a clear and concise manner. The next section of this portfolio will demonstrate my

ability to reflect on the creation of this portfolio. Reflection is an important part of the learning

process and will aid me as a future educator.

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