Part 1 Portfolio Standards Tags (Do not Delete)

Part One: The Learner and Learning - Candidates demonstrate their ability to thoughtfully examine, critically analyze, and insightfully reflect upon their readiness to use an understanding of learning theory, learner development, and learner differences for the design of effective learning environments in a variety of settings with diverse learners.

Standard 1: Learner Development – The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

Performance Criterion 1.1:  Candidates use understanding of learning theory (in areas such as

cognitive, linguistic, social emotional and physical) to design appropriate learning experiences.

Performance Criterion 1.2: Candidates use understanding of developmental theory (in areas such

as cognitive, linguistic, social emotional and physical) to design appropriate learning experiences.

Standard 2: Learning Differences – The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

Performance Criterion 2.1:  Candidates use an understanding of individual differences to design

inclusive learning experiences.

Performance Criterion 2.2: Candidates use an understanding of diverse cultures and communities

to design inclusive learning experiences.

Standard 3: Learning Environments – The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation.

Performance Criterion 3.1: Candidates design learning environments that support individual

learning marked by active engagement.

Performance Criterion 3.2: Candidates design learning environments that support collaborative

learning marked by positive social interaction.