INTASC+2

=INTASC #2: Child Development and Learning Theory =

The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.
INTASC 2A | INTASC 2B

**A. The teacher understands how children learn and develop. ** __What is this artifact?__

This artifact is a [|Child Analysis] of a female student in the third grade at Jeffers Hill Elementary. The analysis is comprised of information concerning the student's **past and present social and cognitive development**. I used multiple forms of **observation tools** to gather information on the student. I used anecdotal notes, information from her personal file, a personal interest survey, a writing attitude survey, and a reading attitude survey. In order to explain the student's developmental stages, I used the theories from **Vygotsky, Erikison, and Piaget**.

__How does this artifact demonstrate evidence of your master of the INTASC principle?__

I demonstrated my **in-depth understanding** of a student's cognitive and social development by using multiple observational tools as well as information presented by the theorists Vygotsky, Erikson, and Piaget. According to my findings, I was then able to identify **beneficial modifications and learning tools** to aid the student within the classroom environment.

__In what way did this artifact contribute to/relate to positive impact on student learning?__

This artifact benefited me, as well as the student I observed. I was able to **target areas of need and implement modifications** to assist the student throughout the semester. Also, as a student myself, I learned different methods and observation tools to identify and better assist students in my future classrooms.

__Where does this artifact fit in the JPTAAR cycle?__

This artifact best fits in the **assessment** section of the JPTAAR cycle. In order to best **assist student learning and development,** it is important for the teacher to **understand their students' strengths and weaknesses** as a learner. Teachers can use **multiple forms of assessments** such as surveys, anecdotal notes, and multiple observation tools in order to focus in on the individual needs of each student. These assessment tools allow teachers to **assist students and plan accordingly to their individual needs**.

 **B. The teacher designs instruction that meets the developmental needs of ALL learners. **  The INTASC principle is included in my unit plan. CD8FBAA3-4963-9D7E-881C-8187DC4DBEE41.02.05 CD8FBAA3-4963-9D7E-881C-8187DC4DBEE41.02.05