Domain Expectation 1.3: The candidate aligns curricula with state and district standards when planning effective instruction that includes literacy and critical thinking skills.

(4)

Accomplished

(3)

Proficient

(2)

Emerging

(1)

Improving

The candidate aligns curricula with state and district standards, including literacy and critical thinking skills, which result in validated, improved P-12 student learning.

The candidate aligns curricula with state and district standards, including literacy and critical thinking skills, as observed and/or verified, to create and implement effective instruction for P-12 students.

The candidate shows advanced knowledge of ways to use curriculum alignment as a vehicle for making curricular changes, especially in the areas of literacy and critical thinking skills.

The candidate identifies areas needed for professional improvement in ways to use curriculum alignment as a vehicle for making curricular changes.

List of Exhibits: (list any cross-references to other domain expectations)

Noël WebQuest

Proficient in this Expectation? YES x NO

If NO, what else is needed? If YES, what is needed to become Accomplished?

I/A Score/Comments

M/O Score/Comments

4

Mrs. Thrasher has been instrumental in assisting the entire school to align their lessons with state and district standards. By designing lessons that address critical thinking skills, she has been able to address one of the school's SIP goals.

Candidate Score/Comments

4

The Noël WebQuest incorporates Indiana Foreign Language Standards. The WebQuest requires that the students use both critical thinking and literacy skills. Student learning is validated through photos of projects and pre/post test scores.