INTASC #2
Understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.
AYA # 1
The teacher of adolescents and young adults understands the range of development characteristics of adolescence including interpersonal, cultural, and societal contexts, and uses this knowledge to facilitate student learning.
EAG #3
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.
EAG #4
The early adolescence generalist understands and can implement the established middle school curriculum.
EAG #5
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.

Reflection #1

Reflection #2