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1A - Demonstrating Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy
1A - Demonstrating Knowledge of Content & Pedagogy
In order to guide student learning, teachers must have command of the subjects they teach. They must know which concepts and skills are central to a discipline and which are peripheral; they must know how the discipline has evolved into the 21st century, incorporating issues such as global awareness and cultural diversity. Accomplished teachers understand the internal relationships within the disciplines they teach, knowing which concepts and skills are prerequisite to the understanding of others. They are also aware of typical student misconceptions in the discipline and work to dispel them. Though, knowledge of the content is not sufficient; in advancing student understanding, teachers must be familiar with the particularly pedagogical approaches best suited to each discipline.
Elements of Component 1A:
Elements of Component 1A:
Knowledge of content and the structure of the discipline
Knowledge of prerequisite relationships
Knowledge of content-related pedagogy
Evidence of Component 1A
Evidence of Component 1A
Praxis® Tests Scores
Praxis® Tests Scores
"The Praxis® tests measure the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the classroom." - www.ets.org/praxis/
Document Descriptions: The Praxis was one way in which I demonstrated a knowledge of content and pedagogy. On both the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Praxis (Praxis 7811) and the Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications Praxis (Praxis 5543) I earned above average scores. These two tests are evidence of knowledge in the content areas of reading and language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, as well as pedagogy practices.
Erin Larson - Praxis 7811 Scores.pdfErin Larson - Praxis 5543 Scores.pdfEmergent Literacy Stages
Reading Guide Website
Emergent Literacy Stages
Reading Guide Website
Document Descriptions: This piece of evidence focuses on my knowledge of the literacy stages that children pass through as they approach complete literacy. For each of the five stages of literacy, a definition is given, along with examples of what student writing looks like, books and apps that children can use, and how teachers can support English Language Learners in the given stage. Click the image on the right to view the website.
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