II.
Who
we teach--Knowledge of Children and Youth
- How
students develop and learn (MN Standard 2: Student Learning)
- Current
issues affecting children and youth (MN Standard 9: Reflection and
Professional Development; MN Standard 10: Collaboration, Ethics,
and Relationships)
- Similarities/differences
across communities, cultures, learning styles, abilities, special
needs, and lifestyles (MN Standard 3: Diverse Learners)
III.
Where
we work--Contexts of Schools
- Foundational
knowledge of schools and education in the US (MN Standard 9:
Reflection and Professional Development)
- Leadership
skills (MN Standard 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MN
Standard 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships)
- Collaboration
and teaming skills (MN Standard 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and
Relationships)
IV.
Who
we are as individuals and teachers--Personal Stance and
Knowledge-base
- What I
know; how I learn (MN Standard 1: Subject Matter)
- How I
think: critically, creatively, ethically, reflectively (MN
Standard 1: Subject Matter; MN Standard 9: Reflection and
Professional Development)
- What I
believe about education and people: personal philosophy (MN
Standard 9: Reflection and Professional Development)
- What I
can do to develop as a professional (MN Standard 9: Reflection and
Professional Development)
- How I
communicate and understand the communication of others (MN
Standard 6: Communication; MN Standard 10: Collaboration, Ethics,
and Relationships)
Sample
Job Application Questions:
Some sample questions from the employment applications of the Eden
Prairie and South Washington Co. Public Schools. As you'll see, they
are based on the same philosophical reflection and beginning teacher
standards you see in the format of your portfolio.
