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Christian Mertens
About Me
Resume
Teaching Philosophy
Learning Plan
InTASC Standards
InTASC Category 1: The Learner & Learning
InTASC Standard #01: Learner Development
InTASC Standard #02: Learning Differences
InTASC Standard #03: Learning Environments
InTASC Standards Category 2: Content
InTASC Standard #04: Content Knowledge
InTASC Standard #05: Application of Content
InTASC Standards Category 3: Instructional Practice
InTASC Standard #06: Assessment
InTASC Standard #07: Planning for Instruction
InTASC Standard #08: Instructional Strategies
InTASC Standards Category 4: Professional Responsibility
InTASC Standard #09: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
InTASC Standard #10: Leadership and Collaboration
NAEYC Standards
Standard 1. Promoting CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
1a: Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs, f
1b: Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development
1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive
Standard 2. Building Family and Community Relationships
2a: Knowing about and understanding diverse family and community
2b: Supporting and engaging families and communities through respectful,
2c: Involving families and communities in young children’s development
Standard 3. Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children
3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including i
3b: Knowing about and using observation, documentation
3c: Understanding and practicing responsible assessment to promote positive
3d: Knowing about assessment partnerships with families and with profession
Standard 4. Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
4a: Understanding positive relationships and supportive interactions
4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early
4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /
4d: Reflecting on own practice to promote positive outcomes for each child
Standard 5. Using Content Knowledge to Building Meaningful Curriculum
5a: Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines:
5b: Knowing and using the central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures
5c: Using own knowledge, appropriate early learning standards, and other
Standard 6. Becoming a Professional
6a: Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field
6b: Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other early childhood
6c: Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice;
6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives
6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on
Standard 7. Early Childhood Field Experiences
7a. Opportunities to observe and practice in at least two of the three
7b. Opportunities to observe and practice in at least two of the three
Christian Mertens
3a: Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children
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