Teaching Quality Standards IV
Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Element A
Teachers demonstrate high standards for professional conduct.
The Artifact: Observational teaching form from coaching advisor.
Rational: The observational teaching form from my coaching advisor serves as a compelling artifact, vividly illustrating my adherence to the standard. The feedback on the form commendably highlights my authentic and approachable teaching style, reflecting positively on my professional demeanor and my ability to establish a conducive learning environment built on trust and respect. Moreover, my intentional treatment of students with dignity and respect underscores my commitment to ethical considerations and student well-being. The consistent application of feedback for continuous improvement signifies my dedication to professional growth and responsiveness to constructive input. Additionally, my adaptability to individual student needs and responsiveness to the class as a whole aligns with the creation of a creative and productive environment, contributing to the high standards of professional conduct. My focus on supporting student engagement further emphasizes my awareness of the importance of concentration and underscores my commitment to maintaining an effective and focused learning environment. In essence, the observational teaching form serves as a robust testament to my exemplary professional conduct and my holistic approach to teaching and learning.
Element B
Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
The Artifact: Staying up to date with up to date best practice; Photos of various forms of media for continued learning.
Rational: As an artist and educator I stay informed about current research in contemporary art and art education pedagogy by reading academic journals, articles, and publications. This enables me to integrate evidence-based practices into their teaching methodologies and to stay up to date on currant art news.
Element C
Teachers are able to respond to a complex, dynamic environment.
The Artifact: Monochromatic City/Landscape Lesson plan as well as "Am I on Task handout"
Rational: I adjust teaching methods, materials, or assessments to accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom. By doing so I navigate and respond effectively to the ever-changing dynamics of the learning environment. Throughout all of my lessons I provide a mix of text, images, videos, and interactive online content to cater to different learning preferences. Additionally, I offer videos and resources that show examples of work at different skill levels to accommodate diverse artistic skill levels in the class. My lesson plans also provide tasks of varying complexity so the students with a stronger skill set can challenger themselves and those who need it a little simple also has an example. I Break down complex topics into manageable steps to support students with diverse learning abilities.​ I also allowed
Element D
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession.
The Artifact: Photo of student's artwork displayed in hallway.
Rational: Art displays can promote a positive and inclusive school culture by celebrating students' creativity and achievements. It is important to organize such displays that are actively engaging with the broader community and fostering connections between the school and its stakeholders. By highlighting students' artistic talents in public spaces, I get to demonstrate my pride in my students' accomplishments, enhancing the school's reputation within the local community. Additionally, by showcasing student art I advocate for the importance of arts education. This can inspire colleagues to incorporate more creative elements into their teaching and promote the value of the arts within the broader teaching profession.