REFLECT on one standard at a time.
SELECT at least one artifact to feature within a standard [or self-developed learning outcome].
FOCUS on the teaching behaviors that this artifact shows. Write at least 2 teaching behaviors. The following questions will help you focus on demonstrating your teaching behaviors
What did I do in this lesson?
How did I reach my objectives?
What process did I use to reach my objectives?
How were my learners engaged?
What did I learn to do?
REWORD your teaching behaviors into concise, specific statements in the past tense.
CLARIFY your teaching behaviors by writing a short descriptor of the competency demonstrated directly above the name of the artifact.
CONTINUE steps 1 through 5 for each standard [or self-developed learning outcome].
Standards and artifacts I am going to use. The artifacts are the ones in bullets.
NAEYC Standard 1: Relationship
Parent/ Caregiver-Teacher Conference
Open house
NAEYC Standard Two- Curriculum
Lesson plans
Daily Schedules
NAEYC Standard Three- Teaching
Teaching philosophy
DAP portfolio
Photos of children’s work display in the classroom walls
NAEYC Standard Four- Assessment of a Child Progress
Child Portfolio
Observation Report
NAEYC Standard Five- Health
First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
Health and Safety Checklist
NAEYC Standard Six- Staff Competencies, Preparations, and Support
Evaluations
Transcripts
Research essay about teachers’ qualifications.
NAEYC Standard Seven- Families
Letter to families that communicate about classroom safety rule
Essay about ways to increase families involvement in the educational program
NAEYC Standard Eight- Community Relationship
Field Trip plan
Photos of volunteering in the community
Community assets map
NAEYC Standard Nine- Physical Environment
Photo of classroom design
Safety checklist
ECERS assessment
Last Completed Projects
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