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

Annotated Bibliography: This annotated bibliography demonstrates my knowledge of resources for the classroom. In this annotated bibliography I list several resources that have strategies to help create a safe and enriched classroom.  When students feel safe in the classroom. they are better able to meet the learning outcomes. The research I did was to assist a specific student with her needs in the classroom and outside of the classroom. In Danielson component 1D it states that “ 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). These resources help me to provide assistance to my students' needs. 

Artifact 1d-2

Mentor Texts for Math: This artifact effectively shows my knowledge of resources by aligning mentor texts with the learning outcomes. Danielson component 1D states, “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” (Danielson, C., 2013). In this pdf I have a collection of mentor texts to teach different learning outcomes in math. Mentor texts help students relate to the characters and connect the students to the material in a way that will be easier to remember. I wrote a summary of each book and how I would use it in my classroom. I also explained how I would effectively use a Mathematical Teaching Practice in conjunction with my book.