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www.romasoni.wikispaces.com My name is Roma Soni. I am the Middle School Visual Arts Teacher at The American International School-Riyadh My preferred e-mail address is rsoni@ais-r.edu.sa  //__** Assignment 1

EDU 501 The Reflective Teacher **__// Summative Assessment 1 – Examples of Evidence

**Domain 1: Planning and Preparation ** Proficient Descriptor: Teacher displays solid knowledge of the important concepts in the discipline and how these relate to one another.
 * **//Component 1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy //** ||
 * 1A: Knowledge of content and the structure of the discipline

Observation//: On being introduced to a new lesson, students work in small groups to use “Inspiration” (or graphic organizers) to demonstrate connections among known & new concepts.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s plans and practice reflect accurate understanding of prerequisite relationships among topics and concepts.
 * 1A: Knowledge of prerequisite relationships

Artifact// : Students’ work gives examples of how dance, drama, music, and visual art play a part in everyday life (e.g. education, architecture, landscape design, political cartoons, fashion design, background music, and television). // || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s plans and practice reflect familiarity with a wide range of effective pedagogical approaches in the discipline. * Observation//: Students choose from alternatives of using clay, graphite, plaster, papier-mâché, modpodge, clear tape, paint, pastel, glass, gloves or other media to create a pair of hands. Thus, expressing their understanding of the various constructivist ideas of creating their artwork.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher displays accurate understanding of the typical developmental characteristics of the age group, as well as exceptions to the general patterns.
 * 1A: Knowledge of content-related pedagogy
 * **//Component 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students //** ||
 * 1B: Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Observation and Artifacts: //Students create an abstract art work using shapes and color to convey mood. This demonstrates their ability to apply the skills and knowledge necessary and relevant to their developmental stage to create an art form.// || Proficient descriptor : teacher’s knowledge of how students learn is accurate and current. Teacher applies this knowledge to the class as a whole and to groups of students.
 * 1B: Knowledge of the learning process

Artifacts: //Students creations demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and potential of media, tools, processes, and technology used in their artwork. // || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency and displays this knowledge for groups of ­students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1B: Knowledge of students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency

Artifacts: //Students apply the skills and knowledge necessary to use a variety of materials and processes to create and discuss functional and decorative art work (e.g. mosaics, murals, clay pottery, weavings, and paintings).// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher recognizes the value of understanding students’ interests and cultural heritage and displays this knowledge for groups of students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1B: Knowledge of students’ interests and cultural heritage

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifacts: //Student artists create artwork that connects with and therefore reflects an understanding of their knowledge of art history, culture and the trends and influences in daily life.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher is aware of students’ special learning and medical needs.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1B: Knowledge of students’ special needs

Artifacts: //Teachers have necessary medical and special information concerning their students from the nurse's and the counselor's office.// || Proficient Descriptor: All outcomes represent high expectations and rigor and important learning in the discipline. They are connected to a sequence of learning both in the discipline and in related disciplines.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 1c: Setting Instructional Outcomes //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1C: Value, sequence, and alignment

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Observation: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students can analyze how different art forms are important by themselves and combine to create an interdisciplinary work (e.g., ballet, musical theatre, opera, cinematography, music videos). Students thus understand the similarities, distinctions, and connections in and among the arts. // <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: All the outcomes are clear, written in the form of student learning, and permit viable methods of assessment.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1C:Clarity

Observation: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students can evaluate how the selection of media or tools can enhance the communication of an idea (e.g., using watercolors to paint seascapes or clouds; using computer programs to create animation). They clearly understand clearly the processes, traditional tools, and modern technologies used in the arts. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Where appropriate, outcomes reflect several different types of learning and opportunities for both coordination and integration.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1C: Balance

Observation: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students examine the purposes and effects of various media and integrate it in real life situations (e.g., film, print, multimedia presentations) in terms of informing, entertaining, and persuading the public). They can analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ || Proficient Descriptor: Outcomes are based on a comprehensive assessment of student learning and take into account the varying needs of individual students or groups.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­1C: Suitability for diverse learners

Observation: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students create 2-D or 3-D art works that show the use of imagination and express personal ideas. They can apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher displays awareness of resources available for classroom use through the school or district and some familiarity with resources external to the school and on the Internet.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1D: Resources for classroom use.

Artifact: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students research, using a range of safe and specific websites prescribed by the teacher, (which are related to the project) along with other resources they have access to, with the teacher's permission. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher displays awareness of resources to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge available through the school or district and some familiarity with resources external to the school and on the Internet.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1D: Resources to extend content knowledge and pedagogy

Artifact: //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher uses websites like 'Edutopia' and 'Teacher tube' to assist students with learning. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">

**//<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction //** || <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: All of the learning activities are suitable to students or to the instructional outcomes, and most represent significant cognitive challenge, with some differentiation for different groups of students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1E: <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Learning activities <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //Learning activities include constructivist projects with a variety of materials involved, technology based presentations and oral presentations with the support of a skit or drama.// || <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: All of the materials and resources are suitable to students, support the instructional outcomes, and are designed to engage students in meaningful learning. ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">1E: <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Instructional materials and resources <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">

<span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">** Domain 2: The classroom environment ** Proficient Descriptor: Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect. Such interactions are appropriate to the age and cultures of the students. Students exhibit respect for the teacher.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2A: Teacher interaction with students

Observation: <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students listen to the teacher's directions attentively, using appropriate body language, without interruptions until she gives them the opportunity to ask questions. // || <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: Student interactions are generally polite and respectful. <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Observation: <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students collaborate to clear up the classroom in a smooth and skillful manner prior to the closure of the lesson, on completion of a project, involving a range of resources. //<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher conveys genuine enthusiasm for the content, and students demonstrate consistent commitment to its value.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2A: Student interactions with other students
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 2b: Establishing a Culture for Learning //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2B: Importance of the content

Observation: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">After observing and summarizing information from different genres, the students will select a folktale theme and incorporate it into a modern day story quilt. // || Proficient Descriptor: Instructional outcomes, activities and assignments, and classroom interactions convey high expectations for most students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2B: Expectations for learning and achievement

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Observation: //The students activate prior knowledge and use higher level thinking skills to develop open-ended questions and compare sample answers after reading several art history selections.// || Proficient Descriptor: Students accept the teacher’s insistence on work of high quality and demonstrate pride in that work.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2B: Student Pride in work

Observation: //After listening and taking notes on a classmate’s presentation and instructions on a demonstration, the students will pair up and use the notes to recreate the instructions.// || Proficient Descriptor: Small-group work is well organized, and most students are productively engaged in learning while unsupervised by the teacher.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 2c: Managing Classroom Procedures //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2C: Management of instructional groups

Observation: //All students are on task and are aware of the sequence of steps towards the attainment of the goal, while the teacher is busy assisting a group of kids in need of help.// || <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: Transitions occur smoothly, with little loss of instructional time.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2C: Management of transitions <span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Observation//: Students move from the researching, planning, to the completion of the project, and then to 'reflecting on their work, as a habit, without wasting any change over time.// || Proficient Descriptor: Routines for handling materials and supplies occur smoothly, with little loss of instructional time.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2C: Management of materials and ­supplies

Observation: //During cleaning time, students follow preset norms and procedures to organize supplies and resources and get back to their seats.// || Proficient Descriptor: Efficient systems for performing noninstructional duties are in place, resulting in minimal loss of instructional time.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2C: Performance of noninstructional duties

Observation: //Students are aware and take turns in alphabetical order to pass out and collect journals each class//. || <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: Volunteers and paraprofessionals are productively and independently engaged during the entire class.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2C: Supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals <span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">

Observation: //Volunteers are busy working in their own area, organizing work to be displayed without interrupting the teacher's class.// || Proficient Descriptor: Standards of conduct are clear to all students.
 * //<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-transform: none; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">**Component 2d: Managing Student Behavior** // ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2D: Expectations

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //A set of 'classroom conventions' is posted in large font, close to the door so students and teacher can both refer to it when necessary.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher is alert to student behavior at all times.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2D: Monitoring of student behavior

Observation: //Students are on task, they ask permission from the teacher for any interruption they need to make during the ‘process’ of completion of their work.// || <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Proficient Descriptor: Teacher response to misbehavior is appropriate and successful and respects the student’s dignity. Student behavior is generally appropriate. || Proficient Descriptor: The classroom is safe, and learning is equally accessible to all students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* 2D: Response to student misbehavior <span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">
 * //<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">**Component 2e: Organizing Physical Space** // ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2E: Safety and accessibility

Artifact: //The students get seated in chairs, arranged in a spaced out fashion for convenient access to the teacher, board, supplies and comfortable working individually as well as in groups.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher uses physical resources skillfully, and the furniture arrangement is a resource for learning activities.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">2E: Arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources

Artifact: //The students move towards work stations that are of appropriate height, equipped with supplies and drainage for water to begin with their art project. They organize themselves comfortably.// ||

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> **<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Domain 3: Instruction ** Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s purpose for the lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 3a: Communicating with Students //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3A: Expectations for learning

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Observation: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students work as a group to compare and contrast the use of the expressive qualities in a series of works with the same theme (e.g., nature, family values, political or social issues). // || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s directions and procedures are clear to students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3A: Directions and procedures

Observation //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">: ////<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">After listening and taking notes on a teacher's presentation and instructions on a demonstration, the students pair up and use the notes to recreate the instructions. //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s explanation of content is appropriate and connects with students’ knowledge and experience <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">. <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">After looking at and discussing several pieces of artwork created by famous artists as a class, Groups of students will develop a comparison worksheet for a class scrapbook. // || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s spoken and written language is clear and correct and conforms to standard English. Vocabulary is appropriate to the students’ ages and interests. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> //<span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">The basic vocabulary for the elements and principles of art is posted on the walls for students and teacher to refer to whenever necessary. //<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> || Proficient Descriptor: Most of the teacher’s questions are of high quality. Adequate time is provided for Students to respond.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3A: Explanations of content:
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3A: Use of oral and written language
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3B: Quality of questions

Artifact: //The student will look and compare two art style selections and complete an individual piece to show understanding of the range.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher creates a genuine discussion among students, stepping aside when appropriate.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3B: Discussion techniques :

Observation: //Each group of students will add their inputs from their research and put together a plan, using a created visual enhancement, to construct a new project.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher successfully engages all students in the discussion.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3B: Student participation

Observation: //Each student in the group will generate ideas and formulate questions using a journal and define a focus for a report to be submitted by the group to the teacher.// || Proficient Descriptor: Most activities and assignments are appropriate to students, and almost all students are cognitively engaged in exploring content.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 3c: Engaging Students in Learning //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3C: Activities and assignments

Observation and artifact: //The students challenge themselves to evaluate the significance of special effects in various 2-D art works (e.g., embossing, wet-wet, scriffito, pointillism).// || Proficient Descriptor: Instructional groups are productive and fully appropriate to the students or to the instructional purposes of the lesson.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3C: Grouping of students

Observation: //Students divide themselves into groups appropriate in size and ability with to the tasks involved with complete support and supervision of the teacher.// || Proficient Descriptor: Instructional materials and resources are suitable to the instructional purposes and engage students mentally.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3C: Instructional materials and resources

Artifact: //The students use a variety of materials and processes to create functional and decorative art work (e.g., mosaics, murals, clay pottery, weavings, paintings) to express a theme.// || Proficient Descriptor: The lesson has a clearly defined structure around which the activities are organized. Pacing of the lesson is generally appropriate. || Proficient Descriptor: Students are fully aware of the criteria and performance standards by which their work will be evaluated.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3C: Structure and pacing
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3D: Assessment criteria

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //Students begin their project after studying the rubric for assessment provided by the teacher, on Skyward, intensively. They regularly refer to it, along the process.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher monitors the progress of groups of students in the curriculum, making limited use of diagnostic prompts to elicit information. || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s feedback to students is timely and of consistently high quality.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3D: Monitoring of student learning
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3D: Feedback to students

Observation: //Students request the teacher for critical and constructive feedback as they work along with their project.// || Students frequently assess and monitor the quality of their own work against the assessment criteria and performance standards.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3D: Student self-assessment and monitoring of progress

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //Students use the 'steps to the process' chart and the 'self evaluation rubric' to constantly assess themselves through the process of creation of the artwork.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher makes a minor adjustment to a lesson, and the adjustment occurs smoothly.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3E: Lesson adjustment

Artifact: //Students critique a portfolio of art by self and then following the teacher's directions, to critique their peers, for impact and intent.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher successfully accommodates students’ questions or interests.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3E: Response to students

Observation: //Students ask questions at the time the teacher gives them an opportunity to, regularly.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher persists in seeking approaches for students who have difficulty learning, drawing on a broad repertoire of strategies.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">3E: Persistence

Observation: //Students explore various and simpler approaches of completing the project to achieve the same outcome//. ||

<span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> **<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities ** Proficient Descriptor: Teacher makes an accurate assessment of a lesson’s effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its instructional outcomes and can cite general references to support the judgment.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 4a: Reflecting on Teaching //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4A: Accuracy

Artifact: //Students get feedback on their work as the teacher moves around from one to the other assessing their understanding.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher makes a few specific suggestions of what could be tried another time the lesson is taught.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4A: Use in future teaching

Artifact: //Students compare and contrast works of art in two or more art forms that share similar artistic components, themes or subject matter (e.g., self-portrait to monologue or solo) using the appropriate artistic component (i.e., elements, principles, expressive ideas; tools, processes, technologies; creative processes) vocabulary.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on student completion of assignments is fully effective.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4B: Student completion of assignments

Artifact: //Each student completes a self evaluation and a report at end of the project and hands it in along with the finished project to the teacher who enters organized information to the teacher for a grade and comments.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on student progress in learning is fully effective.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4B: Student progress in learning

Artifact: //Students check skyward often to check all inputs from the teacher concerning progress, deadlines and// opportunities'. || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher’s system for maintaining information on non-instructional activities is fully effective. || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher provides frequent information to families, as appropriate, about the instructional program.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4B: Non-instructional records
 * **//Component 4c: Communicating with Families//** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4C: Information about the instructional program

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //Students log on to skyward, along with their parents to check out the information provided by their teacher with regard to their assignments..// || Teacher communicates with families about students’ progress on a regular basis, respecting cultural norms, and is available as needed to respond to family concerns.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4C: Information about individual students

Artifact: //Students are reminded by their parents about the teacher’s intimation via skyward, concerning the due dates for their projects.// || Teacher’s efforts to engage families in the instructional program are frequent and successful.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4C: Engagement of families in the instructional program

Artifact: //Students log on the school website, intranet and skyward along with their parents to check the regular updates on the instructional program in school.// || Proficient Descriptor: Relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 4d: Participating in a Professional Community //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4D: Relationships with colleagues

Artifact: //The students create the endangered species project for the science fair with the support of the art teacher, as an art project too. They achieve cross-curricular learning.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher actively participates in a culture of professional inquiry.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4D: Involvement in a culture of professional inquiry

Artifact: //Students watch ‘teacher tube’ videos as an introduction to new techniques of creating their projects.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher volunteers to participate in school events, making a substantial contribution.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4D: Service to the school

Observation: //Students proudly participate and display their work in exhibits during school events with the support and motivation of the teacher.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher volunteers to participate in school and district projects, making a substantial contribution.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4D: Participation in school and district projects

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(245, 166, 25);">* Artifact: //Students load their project pictures, their write ups and the related podcasts onto the website created by the teacher that is linked to the school intranet.// || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally //** Proficient Descriptor: Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4E: Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill

Observation: //Students constantly try new methods of incorporating technology in their lessons.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher welcomes feedback from colleagues when made by supervisors or when opportunities arise through professional collaboration.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4E: Receptivity to feedback from colleagues

Artifact: //Students understand and respond respectfully to their feedback from the teacher, on the judgment made on the students' exhibits, by other teachers.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher participates actively in assisting other educators.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4E: Service to the profession

Artifact: //Students working on a project in a social studies, go to the art room for supplies with confidence, that the art teacher would support them willingly.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher displays high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and the public.
 * **//<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Component 4f: Showing Professionalism //** ||
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4F: Integrity and ethical conduct

Observation: //The students confidentially go to the teacher and share their problems, thus showing complete trust in the teacher’s uprightness.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher is active in serving students.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4F: Service to students

Observation: //The students wait patiently and respectfully for their turn for the teacher 's assistance as they understand that she is busy serving students in a fair and timely manner.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher works to ensure that all students receive a fair opportunity to succeed.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4F: Advocacy

Observation: //Students that did not do a good job in their test, are aware and so organize a time with the teacher to take a retest to improve their grades.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher maintains an open mind and participates in team or departmental decision making.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4F: Decision making

Observation: //Students maintain similar rules for regular and warning bells for various teachers. This shows that the teachers are on the same page when they brief students about regular norms.// || Proficient Descriptor: Teacher complies fully with school and district regulations.
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">4F: Compliance with school and district regulations

Observation: //Students do not use any personal electronic gadgets in school. By doing this they show awareness to the fact that the teacher will abide by the school rules and take them away.// ||