PE 315 - Adapted Physical Education and Assessment

     1.   InTASC Standard #1: Learner Development. The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually                     within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
           Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements- learner development K-12 students; Class Discussions; 

     2.   InTASC Standard #2: Learning Differences. The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure learning environments that                 enable each learner to meet high standards. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements - diversity; Class Discussions;

     3.   InTASC Standard #3: Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive               social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements - Context and Learning; Class Discussions;

     4.   InTASC Standard #4: Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning                         experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. Student Artifact(s): Reference lists, lesson purpose, learner                             objectives, class Discussions;

     5.   InTASC Standard #5: Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and             collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, GIST Summary Statement, class discussions,                     journal reflections;

     6.   InTASC Standard #6: Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to               guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. Student Artifact(s): Direct observation tools, checklists, GIST Summary Statement, class discussions, journal reflections;

     7.   InTASC Standard #7: Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content                 areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. Student Artifact(s): lesson plan, journal reflections, GIST                   Summary Statements, class discussion, assessments;

     8.   InTASC Standard #8: Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of                       content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. Student Artifact(s): GIST Summary Statements, class discussions.