Amanda Gantt's Professional Portfolio





 

 

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INTASC Standard One - Knowledge of Subject Matter

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The teacher understands the central concepts, tools for inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject meaningful for students.

INTASC Standard Two - Knowledge of Human Development and Learning

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The teacher understands how the children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

INTASC Standard Three - Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs

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The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

INTASC Standard Four - Multiple Instructional Strategies

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The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance.

INTASC Standard Five - Classroom Motivation and Management Skills

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The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self motivation.

INTASC Standard Six - Communication Skills

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The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

INTASC Standard Seven - Instructional Planning Skills

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The teacher plans instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

INTASC Standard Eight - Assessment of Students Learning

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The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to ensure the continuous, intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

INTASC Standard Nine - Professional Commitment and Responsibility

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The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

INTASC Standard Ten - Partnerships

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The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.

Professional Reflection Paper-                                               Amanda Gantt: A Contemporary Photographer's View

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This is a paper explaining my personal philosophy on education.