Blog Post #2

1. Identify the “big ideas” embedded in 2 Characteristics of the Novice Teacher of your choice One characteristic that caught my attention was the fourth which explained that a “novice teacher should be a facilitator of learning for all students. The big ideas of this characteristic are basic; make sure all students can learn your lessons. This means make accommodations for students during lessons or assignments who need them. The other big idea that goes along with his characteristic is that teachers should be able to facilitate learning, meaning being able to teach the information clearly and effective. The next characteristic that somewhat goes along with the previous one is number 6, which states that a “novice teacher should have in-depth knowledge of content. The big idea for this characteristic is that teachers should have a deeper understanding of concepts being taught. This includes having multiple ways to explain problems, word meanings, etc. 2. Describe an artifact that addresses each of these 2 Characteristics An artifact that addresses the fourth characteristic is the Differentiated lesson plan made in education 460. This lesson plan is designed to teach specific content area in which all learners can gain knowledge. Adjustments are made throughout the lesson according to learning level and style. An artifact for characteristic six is a lesson-completed education 430. This lesson required the teacher to develop multiple ways to solve a problem as well as construct ideas about how students may answer questions. 3. Describe how the artifacts connect to the Characteristics The artifact that addresses characteristic four, differentiated lesson fits perfectly. This lesson describes how a teacher is facilitating all learners by making adjustments during the lesson as well as modifying assignments. The artifact connected to the sixth characteristic, math lesson, shows that the teacher has an in-depth knowledge of content by being able to predict student responses as well as develop many ways to solve math problems.