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Welcome

PSMT Portfolio

This portfolio demonstrates compliance with the Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers (PSMT) at a level appropriate for initial certification candidates. For a complete list of the standards criteria and expectations see http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/PSMT_SBE._Approved._5.13.08WebA_236811_7.pdf

Criteria

1. SUBJECT MATTER

1. SUBJECT MATTER
Provide evidence of strong subject-matter knowledge and an understanding and appreciation of general and liberal arts including English, literature, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural or physical sciences, and the arts.

(Suggested artifacts: Transcripts, assignments and other academic work, especially from multicultural, history, and philosophy classes.)

2. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

2. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Provide evidence of the ability to apply knowledge of human growth, development, and learning theory to design and implement instruction; assess learning and differentiate instruction; design, adopt, implement, and advocate for accommodations including assistive communicative devices, assistive technologies, and multiple strategies to meet the needs of all students.

(Suggested artifacts: related course assignments or research papers, lesson and unit plans, sample K-12 student work, classroom management plan from EN406/506 or EN408/508, entries from field experience journals, and field supervisor evaluations.)

3. CONTENT-AREA PEDAGOGY

3. CONTENT-AREA PEDAGOGY
Provide evidence of the ability to teach well in your certification and endorsement areas including development of lessons which are aligned with Michigan K-12 standards, which actively engage students and encourage higher-level thinking, and which make real-world, global connections.

(Suggested artifacts: assignments and course projects, unit and lesson plans, sample K-12 student work, journal reflections from content-area field placements, and MTTC test scores.)

4. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

4. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Create and maintain an effective learning environment which conveys respect for all participants, promotes positive collaboration, communicates high expectations, and makes good use of instructional time.

(Suggested artifacts: related course assignments or research papers, lesson and unit plans, sample K-12 student work, classroom management plan from EN406/506 or EN408/508, entries from field experience journals, and field supervisor evaluations.

5. PROF. RELATIONSHIPS

5. PROF. RELATIONSHIPS
Provide evidence of your commitment to lifelong learning and on-going professional development, and of your ability to work well with other teachers, parents/guardians, students, and administrators.

(Suggested artifacts: related course assignments or research papers, journal or responsive reading reflections, classroom newsletters, email correspondence, documentation of participation in parent/teacher conferences, attendance at staff meetings, practice or sample IEP – do NOT post any confidential student information!)

6. COMMUNITY

6. COMMUNITY
Participation in and support of professional, local, state, national, and global communities which work to improve the educational system at all levels.

(Suggested artifacts: course work related to the history of education (schooling and society), membership in professional organizations, workshop and conference attendance, professional presentations, participation in community events such as Special Olympics, volunteer tutoring, and other volunteer organizations.)

7. TECHNOLOGY

7. TECHNOLOGY
Provide evidence of your ability to use technology to enhance learning, personal/professional productivity, and communication including your experience(s) with online teaching and learning.

(Suggested artifacts: lessons using technology effectively, PowerPoint presentations given, email correspondence, spreadsheet documents, registration in Michigan LearnPort, participation in online learning activity, journal reflections, and related course assignments or project work.)

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