M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology

  1. Home
  2. TEC 509
  3. TEC 510
  4. TEC 525
  5. TEC 535
  6. TEC 540
  7. TEC 545
  8. TEC 555
  9. TEC 560
  10. TEC 565
  11. TEC 580
Home > TEC 509

TEC 509

Foundations and Framework
Click to ExpandOverview
Click to ExpandEvaluation Method

Module 4/TEC 509H Mod 3

Integrated Curriculum Design
Click to ExpandDirections
Snowflake (Sm.)

This lesson integrates an activity from the BBC website to show how water changes states. The animations allow students to see steam and water. This meets the West Virginia content standard listed by demonstrating and investigating the changes in water states. Lesson is attached below.
AZ- Arizona's Professional Teacher Standards
Standard 1: The teacher designs and plans instruction that develops students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards and the district's assessment plan.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher?s planning:
Assessed performance 1: Focuses instruction on Arizona's academic standards
Assessed performance 2: Focuses instruction on the school's and district's academic standards
Assessed performance 3: Aligns curriculum with the student assessments
Assessed performance 4: Addresses any physical, mental, social, cultural, and community differences among learners
Assessed performance 5: Addresses prior knowledge of individual and group performance
Assessed performance 6: Indicates short and long term curriculum goals
Assessed performance 7: Includes appropriate use of a variety of methods, materials, and resources
Assessed performance 8: Includes learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for learners
Assessed performance 9: Includes learning experiences that address a variety of cognitive levels
Assessed performance 10: Includes learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals
Assessed performance 11: Includes learning experiences that are based upon principles of effective instruction
Assessed performance 12: Includes learning experiences that accurately represent content
Assessed performance 13: Incorporates appropriate assessment of student progress
Standard 2: The teacher creates and maintains a learning climate that supports the development of students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Establishes and maintains standards of mutual respect
Assessed performance 2: Displays effective classroom management
Assessed performance 3: Encourages the student to demonstrate self-discipline and responsibility to self and others
Assessed performance 4: Respects the individual differences among learners
Assessed performance 5: Facilitates people working productively and cooperatively with each other
Assessed performance 6: Provides a motivating learning environment
Assessed performance 7: Promotes appropriate classroom participation
Assessed performance 8: Listens thoughtfully and responsively
Assessed performance 9: Organizes materials, equipment, and other resources appropriately
Assessed performance 10: Applies to daily practice the ethics of the profession
Standard 3: The teacher implements and manages instruction that develops students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standardsThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Appropriately implements a teacher-designed lesson plan
Assessed performance 2: Communicates to students specific standards and high expectations for learning
Assessed performance 3: Links learning with students' prior knowledge, experiences, and backgrounds
Assessed performance 4: Models the skills, concepts, attributes, or thinking processes to be learned
Assessed performance 5: Demonstrates effective written and oral communication
Assessed performance 6: Uses appropriate language to communicate with learners clearly and accurately
Assessed performance 7: Uses strategies that are appropriate to students' developmental levels
Assessed performance 8: Incorporates strategies which address the diverse needs of learners, and demonstrates multicultural sensitivity
Assessed performance 9: Encourages critical thinking
Assessed performance 10: Connects lesson content to real life situations when appropriate
Assessed performance 11: Uses technology and a variety of instructional resources appropriately
Assessed performance 12: Uses a variety of effective teaching strategies to engage students actively in learning
Assessed performance 13: Maximizes the amount of class time students are engaged in learning which results in a high level of success for students
Assessed performance 14: Provides opportunities for students to use and practice what is learned
Assessed performance 15: Adjusts instruction based on feedback from students
Standard 4: The teacher assesses learning and communicates results to students, parents and other professionals with respect to students'abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 2: Uses a variety of appropriate formal and informal assessments aligned with instruction
Assessed performance 3: Maintains records of student work and performance and uses them to guide instructional decisions
Standard 6: The teacher reviews and evaluates his or her overall performance and implements a professional development planThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Reviews his or her practices and evaluates the influences of his or her practices on student growth and learning
Assessed performance 5: Pursues professional activities to support development as a learner and a teacher
Standard 7: The teacher has general academic knowledge as demonstrated by the attainment of a bachelor's degree. The teacher also has specific academic knowledge in his or her subject area or areas sufficient to develop student knowledge and performance to meet Arizona's academic standardsThe subject knowledge assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher has knowledge of:
Assessed performance 2: Major facts and assumptions that are central to the discipline
Assessed performance 5: Connections between knowledge of the subject area and real life situations at the level of the students being taught
Standard 8: The teacher demonstrates current professional knowledge sufficient to effectively design and plan instruction, implement and manage instruction, create and maintain an appropriate learning environment, and assess student learningThe professional knowledge assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher has knowledge of:
Assessed performance 1: A variety of methods for teaching language arts and reading, math, science, social studies, and fine arts at the elementary level or a variety of methods for teaching reading and the subject area or areas in which the teacher is seeking certification at the secondary level
Assessed performance 3: Principles and techniques associated with various instructional strategies
Assessed performance 5: Methods for recognizing and accommodating exceptional children
Assessed performance 6: Influences of individual development, experiences, talents, prior learning, language, culture, gender, family, and community on student learning
Assessed performance 9: The characteristics, uses, advantages, and limitations of different types of assessments for evaluating how students learn, determining what they know and are able to do, and identifying what experiences will support their further growth and development
Assessed performance 10: Measurement theory, interpretation of test results, and assessment-related issues, such as validity, reliability, bias, and scoring
Standard 9: In collaboration with other professionals and parents, the special education teacher participates in the design, implementation, and assessment of individualized education programsThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the special education teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Demonstrates knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications
File Attachments:
  1. Integrated Curriculum Using BBC Science Integrated Curriculum Using BBC Science
    1st Grade integration of technology for understanding changes in states of water
    Arrow Close Show associated standards
Web Links:
  1. BBC Science BBC Science

Module 6/TEC 509H Module 4

Tri-Fold Brochure
Click to ExpandDirections

This brochure addresses the problems educators may encounter when developing lessons. The simple terms and questions and answers will assist teachers in determining the proper action when utilizing multimedia, books, and periodicals in their classroom.
AZ- Arizona's Professional Teacher Standards
Standard 8: The teacher demonstrates current professional knowledge sufficient to effectively design and plan instruction, implement and manage instruction, create and maintain an appropriate learning environment, and assess student learningThe professional knowledge assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher has knowledge of:
Assessed performance 3: Principles and techniques associated with various instructional strategies
Assessed performance 12: Schools as organizations within the larger community context and the operations of the relevant aspects of the educational system
Assessed performance 13: Laws and ethics related to student, parent, and teacher rights and responsibilities
USA- ISTE: National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for All Teachers
copyright © 2000, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), 800.336.5191 (U.S. & Canada) or 541.302.3777 (Int’l), iste@iste.org, www.iste.org. All rights reserved. For more information about the NETS Project, contact Lajeane Thomas, Director, NETS Project, 318.257.3923, lthomas@latech.edu. Reprint permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE or the NETS Project.
Standard VI: Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues. Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.
Performance Indicator A: Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
Performance Indicator D: Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
Performance Indicator E: Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
File Attachments:
  1. Fair Use and Copyright Brochure Fair Use and Copyright Brochure
Web Links:
  1. U.S. Copyright Office U.S. Copyright Office
    Arrow Close Show associated standards
  2. Westminster College Fair Use Information Westminster College Fair Use Information
    Chart form of fair use rules.
Author: Jason Jackson
Last modified: 12/21/2009 6:11 PM (EDT)