1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

Student learning is enhanced by a teacher’s skillful use of resources. Some of these are provided by the school as “official” materials; others are secured by teachers through their own initiative. Resources fall into several different categories: those used in the classroom by students, those available beyond the classroom walls to enhance student learning, resources for teachers to further their own professional knowledge and skill, and resources that can provide noninstructional assistance to students. Teachers recognize the importance of discretion in the selection of resources, selecting those that align directly with the learning outcomes and will be of most use to the students. Accomplished teachers also ensure that the selection of materials and resources is appropriately challenging for every student; texts, for example, are available at various reading levels to make sure all students can gain full access to the content and successfully demonstrate understanding of the learning outcomes. Furthermore, expert teachers look beyond the school for resources to bring their subjects to life and to assist students who need help in both their academic and nonacademic lives.

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 1d-1

https://sites.google.com/byui.edu/msbaysclass

This is a website I created with many different resources. This website builds on the previous knowledge. It starts small and each stage has a way that you can monitor the students progress level and then ways parents can help. It shows how as the a teacher, I can help the parents of my students and help them build their child and push their child to do more when at home. It has a ton of resources such as books, apps and activities that can help the parents know how best to help their child learn. It is something I hope I can use with my students future parents.

Artifact 1d-2

This document contains a lot of different resources I found through research that can be used to extend students learning. Almost all of these apps can be downloaded on an electronic device which means students would be able to access at home. Each of the apps can accommodate different kids and their own learning levels in a different way. As a teacher, these resources can be used in my classroom which helps me stay up to date on what is the newest technologies that the kids know how to use.