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Program Orientation1

1
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the educator preparation program. DOK11.1
1. a
  Review the curriculum, school, and program policies that help to promote safety and student success.1.1.a
  1
  Academics1.1.a.1
  2
  Attendance1.1.a.2
  3
  Discipline1.1.a.3
  4
  Dress code1.1.a.4
  5
  Safety (e.g., equipment safety, technology use, etc.)1.1.a.5
  6
  Student organizations (e.g., Educator’s Rising, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, etc.)1.1.a.6
  7
  Transportation1.1.a.7
2
Develop employability and job-seeking skills to prepare for a career in education. DOK11.2
1. a
  Identify personal characteristics, professional qualities, and skills associated with the roles of an effective teacher.1.2.a
2. b
  Research employment opportunities, salaries, and job benefits associated with various levels of teaching including elementary, secondary, and postsecondary.1.2.b
3. c
  Describe the education and training requirements necessary to obtain a teaching position through various pathways and program options.1.2.c
  1
  Content areas1.2.c.1
  2
  Alternative route1.2.c.2
  3
  Traditional route1.2.c.3
  4
  Educator preparation programs (EPP)1.2.c.4
  5
  Teacher academies1.2.c.5
3
Describe the organizational structure, professional standards, and social issues that affect education and schools. DOK11.3
1. a
  Identify the roles, responsibilities, and funding sources within the federal, state, and local levels of education.1.3.a
  1
  U.S. Department of Education1.3.a.1
  2
  Mississippi Department of Education1.3.a.2
  3
  School districts1.3.a.3
  4
  School buildings1.3.a.4
2. b
  Discuss the relationship between schools and communities and the impact of social problems, such as poverty and violence.1.3.b
  1
  Examine the role of professional organizations in the teaching profession.1.3.b.1
  2
  National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)1.3.b.2
  3
  National Education Association (NEA)1.3.b.3
  4
  Educational Testing Service (ETS)1.3.b.4
4
Create a professional portfolio that demonstrates abilities, experiences, and skills. DOK31.4
1. a
  Include the following items in the portfolio:1.4.a
  1
  Teaching philosophy1.4.a.1
  2
  Cover letter1.4.a.2
  3
  Résumé1.4.a.3
  4
  Work samples1.4.a.4
  5
  References1.4.a.5
  6
  Follow-up letter1.4.a.6

History and Trends in American Education2

1
Explain how historical people and events shaped the American education system.DOK22.1
1. a
  Describe how significant events and trends impacted American education during the colonial period (1600-1776).2.1.a
  1
  European migration2.1.a.1
  2
  Apprenticeships2.1.a.2
  3
  Dame schools2.1.a.3
  4
  Religious influences2.1.a.4
2. b
  Describe how conditions and people influenced American education during the early national period (1776-1840).2.1.b
  1
  Rural living2.1.b.1
  2
  Benjamin Franklin2.1.b.2
  3
  Thomas Jefferson2.1.b.3
3. c
  Explain how significant people and events impacted the American education system during the common school period (1840-1880).2.1.c
  1
  Horace Mann2.1.c.1
  2
  Oregon Trail2.1.c.2
  3
  African Americans2.1.c.3
  4
  Friedrich Froebel2.1.c.4
  5
  Morrill Act2.1.c.5
4. d
  Explain the significance of people and events that shaped the American education system during the progressive period (1880-1921).2.1.d
  1
  Industrial Revolution2.1.d.1
  2
  Reform movement2.1.d.2
  3
  John Dewey2.1.d.3
  4
  Maria Montessori2.1.d.4
  5
  Career and technical education2.1.d.5
5. e
  Describe the impact of the 1920s Great Depression Era (1921-1949) on the American education system.2.1.e
2
Explain how people and events helped to develop the modern American education system. DOK22.2
1. a
  Describe the significance of events on the American education system during the period from 1940 to 1970.2.2.a
  1
  Brown v. Board of Education2.2.a.1
  2
  Civil Rights Act of 19642.2.a.2
  3
  Elementary and Secondary Education Act2.2.a.3
  4
  Project Head Start2.2.a.4
2. b
  Explain the impact of events and trends on the American education system from 1970 to 1990.2.2.b
  1
  Desegregation and busing2.2.b.1
  2
  Bilingual education2.2.b.2
  3
  Equal Opportunity in Education Act (Title IX)2.2.b.3
  4
  Education for All Handicapped Children Act2.2.b.4
3. c
  Describe how events and trends influenced American education from 1990 to 2010.2.2.c
  1
  Technology2.2.c.1
  2
  Accountability2.2.c.2
  3
  No Child Left Behind Act2.2.c.3
  4
  Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)2.2.c.4
  5
  Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (i.e., Perkins V)2.2.c.5

Human Growth and Development3

1
Explain the significance of human growth and development on the learning and teaching processes. DOK23.1
1. a
  Describe the general changes in abilities and behaviors associated with the four main types of human development (i.e., physical, cognitive, social, and emotional).3.1.a
2. b
  Explain the contributions of major developmental theories to human development.3.1.b
  1
  Heredity versus environment3.1.b.1
  2
  Pavlov’s classical conditioning3.1.b.2
  3
  Thorndike’s law of effect3.1.b.3
  4
  Skinner’s operant conditioning3.1.b.4
  5
  Bandura’s social cognitive theory3.1.b.5
  6
  Piaget’s stages of cognitive development3.1.b.6
  7
  Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory3.1.b.7
  8
  Kolb’s experiential learning theory3.1.b.8
  9
  Erikson’s psychosocial theory3.1.b.9
  10
  Kohlberg’s theory of moral development3.1.b.10
2
Identify the stages of human growth and development and describe the progression of learning abilities with each phase. DOK13.2
1. a
  Describe the major characteristics of growth and development for preschool-age children.3.2.a
  1
  Physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development3.2.a.1
  2
  Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s developmental theories3.2.a.2
  3
  Developmentally appropriate activities and guidance3.2.a.3
2. b
  Describe the major characteristics of growth and development for children ages 5-7.3.2.b
  1
  Physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development3.2.b.1
  2
  Kindergarten-ready skills3.2.b.2
  3
  Piaget’s and Erikson’s developmental theories3.2.b.3
  4
  Describe the major characteristics of growth and development for children ages 8-12.3.2.b.4
  5
  Physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development3.2.b.5
  6
  Piaget’s and Kohlberg’s developmental theories3.2.b.6
3. c
  Describe the major characteristics of growth and development for teenage students.3.2.c
  1
  Physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development3.2.c.1
  2
  Piaget’s developmental theory3.2.c.2

Diverse Learners4

1
Demonstrate the importance of supporting diverse learners in the classroom. DOK24.1
1. a
  Identify characteristics of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.4.1.a
2. b
  Define multiple intelligences and identify the characteristics associated with each type.4.1.b
  1
  Logical4.1.b.1
  2
  Spatial4.1.b.2
  3
  Kinesthetic4.1.b.3
  4
  Linguistic4.1.b.4
  5
  Musical4.1.b.5
  6
  Naturalistic4.1.b.6
3. c
  Apply differentiated instructional practices for the various learning styles.4.1.c
2
Demonstrate strategies to address the needs of exceptional learners in the classroom. DOK24.2
1. a
  Explain the process to identify gifted and talented learners based on students’ characteristics and unique abilities.4.2.a
2. b
  Relate lesson adaptations and special programs to meet the needs of gifted and talented learners.4.2.b
3. c
  Describe the characteristics of the general types of disabilities and disorders (i.e., developmental, intellectual, and learning).4.2.c
4. d
  various types of disabilities in the special population4.2.d
  1
  Intellectual4.2.d.1
  2
  Learning4.2.d.2
  3
  Emotional or behavioral4.2.d.3
  4
  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)4.2.d.4
  5
  Autism spectrum4.2.d.5
  6
  Communication4.2.d.6
  7
  Hearing loss or deafness4.2.d.7
  8
  Low vision or blindness4.2.d.8
5. e
  Explain the processes and support systems designed to address the educational needs of learners with disabilities.4.2.e
  1
  Individualized Education Program (IEP)4.2.e.1
  2
  Section 504 services4.2.e.2
  3
  Educational placement (i.e., mainstreaming, inclusion, special education)4.2.e.3
  4
  Tier process4.2.e.4
  5
  Performance levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAF)4.2.e.5
3
Identify methods to support English language learners (ELL) or students with limited English proficiency (LEP). DOK14.3

Learning Environments5

1
Develop strategies to create safe, engaging, and respectful classroom environments. DOK25.1
1. a
  Define classroom management and describe how certain factors help to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment.5.1.a
  1
  Sense of community5.1.a.1
  2
  Respect5.1.a.2
  3
  Student involvement5.1.a.3
  4
  Positive relationships5.1.a.4
  5
  Visual displays and materials5.1.a.5
2
Demonstrate effective classroom management styles that promote teaching and learning processes. DOK25.2
1. a
  Discuss the purpose of classroom management styles and the different types of management styles of teachers.5.2.a
  1
  Authoritarian5.2.a.1
  2
  Authoritative5.2.a.2
  3
  Indulgent5.2.a.3
  4
  Permissive5.2.a.4
2. b
  Apply classroom management strategies that promote student engagement during the learning process.5.2.b
  1
  Lesson relevance5.2.b.1
  2
  Varied instructional strategies5.2.b.2
  3
  Individual and group activities5.2.b.3
  4
  Transitions5.2.b.4
3. c
  Demonstrate the proper use of strategies to avoid, minimize, and address behavior problems in the classroom.5.2.c
  1
  Behavior management plan5.2.c.1
  2
  Classroom rules and procedures5.2.c.2
  3
  Personal responsibility5.2.c.3
  4
  Routines5.2.c.4
  5
  Seat assignments5.2.c.5
  6
  Keep records5.2.c.6
  7
  Parental involvement5.2.c.7
3
Create a physical classroom environment that is safe and effective for instruction. DOK35.3
1. a
  Design physical spaces that allow for the ease of mobility, teaching, and supervision within a classroom.5.3.a
2. b
  Establish classroom safety procedures to follow in the event of emergencies, such as evacuation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place.5.3.b

Career and Professional Development6

1
Adhere to the philosophy and policies of the educator preparation program. DOK16.1
1. a
  Review the curriculum, school, and program policies that help to promote safety and success.6.1.a
  1
  Academics6.1.a.1
  2
  Attendance6.1.a.2
  3
  Career portfolio6.1.a.3
  4
  Discipline6.1.a.4
  5
  Dress code6.1.a.5
  6
  Safety6.1.a.6
  7
  Student organizations6.1.a.7
  8
  Transportation6.1.a.8
2
Develop professional skills, materials, and resources to pursue a position in the teaching profession. DOK36.2
1. a
  Prepare professional documents to practice the interview process.6.2.a
  1
  Cover letter6.2.a.1
  2
  Résumé6.2.a.2
  3
  References6.2.a.3
  4
  Follow-up or thank-you letter6.2.a.4
  5
  Update skills, work samples, and teaching philosophy in student portfolio.6.2.a.5
2. b
  Participate in a mock job interview to demonstrate employability skills for a teaching position.6.2.b
3
Demonstrate the benefits of professional memberships, community involvement, and ongoing professional development. DOK26.3
1. a
  Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (MS ACTE) conference6.3.a
2. b
  Educator’s Rising competitions6.3.b
3. c
  Subject area organizations6.3.c
4. d
  Service-learning projects6.3.d

Instructional Planning7

1
Develop instructional materials that meet educational standards and students’ learning goals. DOK37.1
1. a
  Examine components of state academic and CTE curriculum frameworks.7.1.a
  1
  Standards7.1.a.1
  2
  Competencies7.1.a.2
  3
  Objectives7.1.a.3
2. b
  Design a lesson plan.7.1.b
  1
  Prepare an opening (i.e., hook, introduction, and anticipatory set).7.1.b.1
  2
  List materials, equipment, supplies, preparations, and instructional resources.7.1.b.2
  3
  Illustrate the appropriate sequence of instruction (e.g., guided, direct, or independent practice).7.1.b.3
  4
  Identify assessment strategies.7.1.b.4
  5
  Prepare a closing to the lesson.7.1.b.5
  6
  Provide enrichment/remediation.7.1.b.6
3. c
  Modify lesson plans to accommodate learning styles and differences, including special needs and gifted learners.7.1.c
2
Demonstrate instructional strategies that meet educational standards and students’ learning goals. DOK37.2
1. a
  Identify the differences between teacher-centered and learner-centered instructional methods.7.2.a
  1
  Lectures7.2.a.1
  2
  Discussions7.2.a.2
  3
  Guided notes7.2.a.3
  4
  Cooperative learning7.2.a.4
  5
  Flipped classroom7.2.a.5
  6
  Student presentations7.2.a.6
2. b
  Explain how and when to use various instructional techniques that reinforce the learning process.7.2.b
  1
  Scaffolding7.2.b.1
  2
  Examples7.2.b.2
  3
  Modeling7.2.b.3
  4
  Pacing7.2.b.4
  5
  Closure7.2.b.5
  6
  Questions (e.g., levels of difficulty, open-ended, etc.)7.2.b.6
3. c
  Compare the components of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) models.7.2.c
4. d
  Deliver a lesson utilizing a lesson plan designed with strategies to meet standards and objectives.7.2.d

Instructional Technology8

1
Implement technology to enhance the teaching and learning processes.DOK28.1
1. a
  Explain how technology has been used to overcome obstacles in education and make learning more accessible (e.g., distance education, online learning, virtual schools, etc.).8.1.a
2. b
  Identify the purpose and difference between various learning management systems (LMS).8.1.b
  1
  Canvas8.1.b.1
  2
  Moodle8.1.b.2
  3
  Schoology8.1.b.3
  4
  Google Classroom8.1.b.4
3. c
  Demonstrate the tools and functions of a LMS for instructional purposes.8.1.c
  1
  Assignments8.1.c.1
  2
  Discussion boards8.1.c.2
  3
  Gradebooks8.1.c.3
  4
  Journals8.1.c.4
  5
  Videos8.1.c.5
  6
  Quizzes8.1.c.6
2
Plan a classroom and online lesson that incorporates interactive technology tools to engage students. DOK38.2
1. a
  Utilize interactive technology in a classroom and online lesson.8.2.a
  1
  Edpuzzle8.2.a.1
  2
  Edmodo8.2.a.2
  3
  FlipGrid8.2.a.3
  4
  Headspace8.2.a.4
  5
  Kahoot8.2.a.5

Assessment Strategies9

1
Explain the role of assessments in the instructional and learning processes. DOK29.1
1. a
  Describe the purpose of assessment.9.1.a
2. b
  Distinguish between formative and summative assessment strategies.9.1.b
3. c
  Construct and appropriately apply various types of assessment strategies.9.1.c
  1
  Checklists9.1.c.1
  2
  Observations9.1.c.2
  3
  Rubrics9.1.c.3
  4
  Standardized tests9.1.c.4
  5
  Teacher-developed tests9.1.c.5
  6
  Exit tickets9.1.c.6
4. d
  Develop assessment strategies that align to instructional objectives, Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy, or Webb’s DOK.9.1.d
2
Apply strategies to improve teaching and learning activities based on assessment results.DOK29.2
1. a
  Identify the purpose of feedback.9.2.a
2. b
  Describe methods that provide information to students about their learning and growth (e.g., grades, informal, personalized feedback, etc.).9.2.b
3. c
  Recognize indicators that determine when and how to reteach learning objectives.9.2.c

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?: 2022 Educator Preparation (2)

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