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TEACHER. Stephanie Greenfield. Theme. TARPS-Teacher As Reflective Problem Solver is the program’s theme. An effective teacher uses experience and knowledge to solve problems. Program Strands. The Hours of My Day. Educational Info. I am a junior at Shepherd University.
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TEACHER Stephanie Greenfield
Theme • TARPS-Teacher As Reflective Problem Solver is the program’s theme. • An effective teacher uses experience and knowledge to solve problems.
Educational Info. • I am a junior at Shepherd University. • I am majoring in education. • I have completed 9 hours of education courses.
My Work Experience • I observed a creative writing/English teacher at Martinsburg High School. • I then observed and worked hands-on with 7th and 8th graders at North Middle.
My Work Experience I have also been a P.A.S.S. volunteer for four years in three different elementary schools. • Providing • Academic and • Self-esteem • Support
My Work Experience I am also a member of S.E.S.A. at Shepherd University. • Shepherd • Education • Student • Association
Teaching Facts… TITLE IX • passed in 1972 • didn’t allow discrimination based upon gender to withhold a person from participating in educational programs
Teaching Facts… WVEA • (West Virginia Education Association) • Founded in1865 • state’s largest education employee organization
Teaching Facts… Read to children! …and have them read as well • They will learn to write and spell faster than children who don’t read. • Students who read and are read to achieve higher grades in language and perform better on standardized tests.
Teaching Facts… CHARTER SCHOOLS • An alternative form of schooling other than public and private • There are over 1,600 charter schools in the United States. • More than 350,000 students attend charter schools.
Teaching Facts… “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND” • ‘West Virginia Achieves’ is the states ‘No Child Left Behind’ plan • state standards are set in reading and math • annual testing in grades 3-8 • results and state progress objectives must be broken out by poverty, race, ethnicity, disability, and limited English proficiency to ensure that no group is left behind.
My Teaching Goals Use technology in and outside the classroom in order to increase students' technological facility and communicate more efficiently with students
My Teaching Goals Challenge students so that they may use critical thinking, analyzing, and reflecting skills
My Teaching Goals Make learning fun! Students will enjoy time in the classroom and will be eager to continue learning