The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
Corresponding with AYA Standard #1 The Development of Adolescents and Young Adults.
The teacher of adolescents and young adults understands the range of developmental characteristics of adolescence including interpersonal, cultural, and societal contexts and uses this knowledge to facilitate student learning.
Corresponding with EAG Standards #3, #4, and #5
Standard #3
Middle School Philosophy and School Organization
The early adolescence generalist
understands the philosophical foundations of developmentally responsive
middle schools and the unique school organization these schools employ
and can work successfully within these organizational features.
Standard #4
Middle School Curriculum
The early adolescence generalist
understands and can implement the established middle school curriculum.
Standard #5
Middle School Instruction
The early adolescence generalist
understands the breadth of instructional options available to the middle
school teacher and the research base that underlies these options and employs
a variety of instructional strategies which are developmentally appropriate
for the varying learning abilities and styles of young adolescents.
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Reflection #2 |
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