Domain Expectation 3.4: The candidate manages the construction of meaning and the application of knowledge as key elements in P-12 student learning environments.

(4)

Accomplished

(3)

Proficient

(2)

Emerging

(1)

Improving

The candidate effectively manages the construction of meaning and the application of knowledge so as to validate improved P-12 student learning.

The candidate effectively manages the construction of meaning and the application of knowledge in P-12 classrooms, as observed and/or verified.

The candidate shows advanced knowledge of how to manage the construction of meaning and the application of knowledge in P-12 classrooms.

The candidate identifies areas needed for professional improvement in how to manage the construction of meaning and the application of knowledge in P-12 classrooms.

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

Pizza Election Project

History Graphic Organizer

L'Afrique Francophone Research Project

Proficient in this Expectation? YES 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 insists that her students demonstrate their knowledge by having students speak French in class and complete assignments in French.

Candidate Score/Comments

4

The African project requires that students obtain knowledge and that they then use graphic organizes in order to develop tools to present that knowledge to the class. This project was developed as using the "Big 6" methods. The results of the projects werescored and those scores were analyzed in order to determine if learning had taken place and/or if further instruction was needed.