STANDARD 1: CONTENT PEDAGOGY

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

KEY INDICATORS:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the central concepts of his or her discipline.
• Uses explanations and representations that link curriculum to prior learning.
• Evaluates resources and curriculum materials for appropriateness to the curriculum and instructional delivery.
• Engages students in interpreting ideas from a variety of perspectives. Uses interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning.
• Uses methods of inquiry that are central to the discipline.

Artifacts:

       1. ) Juried Student Exhibition 2018

    In March 2018 two of my photographs were selected to be in the University of Southern Maine’s Juried Student Exhibition. Over one-hundred students submitted work and only around forty pieces were chosen to be displayed. My chosen works represent a growth in my artistic maturity as well as proficiency in my medium of concentration.  

2.) Photography (Massabesic High School) 

    The photography teacher at Massabesic Highs School had a particularly difficult film photography class. Half way through the semester many students were still unable to take an adequate photograph. Frustrated with student progress, she turned to me for help in developing different instructional stratagies. Knowledge gained through my concentration in photography allowed me to offer valuable insight in how to improve her instruction. 

 3. ) BFA Art Educator Final Exhibition

    The BFA Senior Exhibition is a celebration that displays the hard work of the seniors of the University of Southern Maine's art education department. This show helps viewers to understand the hard work that is put into balancing being both an artist and educator.