Campus Classroom Behavior
Come to class rested, alert, and ready to participate. Please show the same courtesy in class that you will expect of your students by being present and attentive. Your computer is a valuable tool that should accompany you to class. However, your course instructors expect you to refrain from completing other coursework, checking e-mail, perusing Facebook, texting, and/or attending to any other off topic material. Participating in side conversations during lecture or class discussion is not acceptable and will be addressed.
If an Intern receives any MAT coursework grade lower than a “C,” the matter will be referred to the MAT Council for review.
Demonstrations of Competencies to Meet Standards
During the entire MAT program, students will be expected to accomplish the following:
Pedagogy (INTASC Principles 1,2,7)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of their disciplines.
Demonstrate competence in developing the reading ability of all students.
Plan independently: create long-term, unit, and daily lesson plans.
Plan, conduct, and critique a variety of lesson types: introductory, review, inductive, synthesizing, directed readings, etc.
Plan and conduct lessons that encourage the development of higher order thinking skills.
Research (INTASC Principles 4,8)
Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of all Maryland assessment mandates for public school students.
Construct formal and informal, formative and summative assessments that evaluate student attainment of stated lesson objectives.
Use assessment of classroom issues to plan and carry out a Master’s Research Project that will enhance student learning.
Use results from assessments to plan for remediation, extension, re-teaching, and individualization.
Evaluate and report student progress
Evaluate and report effectiveness of Master’s Research Project.
Reflection (INTASC Principles 5,9)
Show by their actions that they understand and abide by professional standards of conduct.
Use standard English in all written and oral communication and in all material used in the classroom.
Participate in all MAT classes, meetings, seminars, and programs.
Engage in reflection on and evaluation of their own teaching through journals, conferences, progress reports, and student feedback.
Diversity (INTASC Principles 2,3,4,9)
Describe and make adaptations for the cultural and socio-economic structure of the community served by the school.
Adapt instruction for students with different learning styles, varying abilities, different cultures, and special needs.
Demonstrate equal treatment of gender and culturally diverse groups with regard to language choices, material selection, and general interaction with students.
Technology (INTASC Principle 6, MTTS 1-7)
Use appropriate audio, visual, technological, computer, and other technological components in lessons.
Create an ePortfolio that exhibits a depth of knowledge and growth in professional skills over time.
Classroom Management (INTASC Principle 5, 9)
Maintain a classroom atmosphere that is inviting and conducive to learning both with and without the supervising teacher present.
Analyze causes of unacceptable student behavior and implement appropriate corrective action, including parent contact, as appropriate.
Ties to Community (INTASC Principle 10)
Demonstrate effective relationships and rapport with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and supervisors.
Participate appropriately and effectively in parent conferences.
Participate in department, grade level, and faculty meetings, duties, and extracurricular activities assigned to the supervising teacher and expected of faculty.