I met this indicator throughout my portfolio because each lesson follows the NC Standard Course of Study and the pacing guide put in place.  In the student teaching section, the objectives are specifically for the second grade curriculum. 

Indicator 2: Teachers understand and use an interdisciplinary approach to teaching by connecting and integrating language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, healthful living, and arts concepts and processes, with appropriate technologies to enhance their teaching.

This indicator was met because a majority of the lessons in the student teaching section were integrated in order to enhance teaching and include all subjects.

Indicator 3: Teachers promote new learning by using students’ prior knowledge, misconceptions, and interests when designing lessons.

I met this indicator by using the student's prior knowledge to create the lessons.

Indicator 4: Teachers implement a variety of teaching and communication strategies for instruction.

I met this indicator throughout this section of my portfolio by using a variety of teaching strategies in each lesson to accomodate each students' unique learning styles.

Indicator 5: Teachers assist students in developing multiple learning strategies to address discipline specific content, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

I met this indicator by helping students develop multiple learning strategies in order to become better problem solvers.

Indicator 6: Teachers modify instruction and assessments to meet the needs of individual students.

I met this indicator by modifying instruction and lessons to accomodate each students specific learning needs, especially ELL students, AIG, and students with exceptionalities.

Indicator 7: Teachers develop and use a variety of formal and alternative assessment strategies as an integral part of instruction and learning appropriate for assessing individual, peer, team, and collaborative skills.

I met this indicator by using both formal and informal assessment as a key portion of lessons in order to assess students individually and working in small and large groups.

Standard 17: Elementary teachers understand safety and liability issues in elementary and advocate for appropriate safety materials and enforcement practices in the classroom.

Indicator 1: Teachers ensure that safety issues are included in instruction and provide supervision during lab activities and field experiences.

I met this indicator, specifically in science, by making to instruct students of safety during science and other field experiences.

Indicator 3: Teachers have a working knowledge and comply with the science Safety Laws, Codes, and Standards.

I met this indicator in science by starting each science lesson with safety precautions and rules before giving the students their supplies and starting the experiment.

Indicator 4: Teachers model and communicate appropriate safety behaviors.

I met this indicator by communicating the importance of safety and instructing the students of the safety rules before starting lessons, especially in science.