STANDARD 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community) and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
It will be my responsibility as a music teacher to stay up to date in the music field. To be aware of my ability to perform songs or tasks that I would ask of my students above their level to set a strong model. I must remember to remain professional to lead my students well and communicate with my student's families and the nearby community. If needed, I will be able to adapt my methods to assist individuals. All of this growth, mine and my students, will come from my commitment and discipline to pursue opportunities i may encounter to increase my knowledge. For music educators, that means to continue to practice and experience music on their primary instrument. Many educators graduate college and leave performance behind, focusing all of their time on leading class, and less of their exploration of their own musicianship. To truly teach students means to lead by example.
My experience in relation to this standard is at a respectable level. My time here at Ball State has given me countless opportunities to experience professional development at the collegiate level as well as the attendance of state IMEA conferences. After graduation, it is expected of newly licensed teachers to continue professional development and growth, but it's more than just an expectation. These events provide educators with another perspective of learning how to teach. The completion of my degree will signify that I'm qualified to teach, but my personal education will continue to grow through the years and that growth will not just stop at graduation.
I have plans to continue playing and making music on my own as well as eventually teaching my students to do the same. My time at Ball State has taught me an appreciation for modern literature discussing new ideas in the field. However, I will continue on my own to learn and study while teaching others. Part of this has been a new part of my life this semester. As a student paying my way through college, I'm only part-time this semester with a full time job. This has kept me from performing in ensembles. However, I've made time to sit down two or three times a week and play music on my own. It's varied between clarinet, piano and guitar, but the experience has been exactly the kind of habits I want to continue maintaining after graduation where performing in an ensemble is less likely to happen.
The following document is a reflection statement of my most recent teaching in practicum, MUSE 350. The reflection is based on a 45-50 minute lesson. Also linked below is the lesson plan to the corresponding lesson.
Revised InTASC Standards (April 2011)
Council of Chief State School Offices. (2011, April). Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards: A Resource for State Dialogue. Washington, DC: Author.
My experience in relation to this standard is at a respectable level. My time here at Ball State has given me countless opportunities to experience professional development at the collegiate level as well as the attendance of state IMEA conferences. After graduation, it is expected of newly licensed teachers to continue professional development and growth, but it's more than just an expectation. These events provide educators with another perspective of learning how to teach. The completion of my degree will signify that I'm qualified to teach, but my personal education will continue to grow through the years and that growth will not just stop at graduation.
I have plans to continue playing and making music on my own as well as eventually teaching my students to do the same. My time at Ball State has taught me an appreciation for modern literature discussing new ideas in the field. However, I will continue on my own to learn and study while teaching others. Part of this has been a new part of my life this semester. As a student paying my way through college, I'm only part-time this semester with a full time job. This has kept me from performing in ensembles. However, I've made time to sit down two or three times a week and play music on my own. It's varied between clarinet, piano and guitar, but the experience has been exactly the kind of habits I want to continue maintaining after graduation where performing in an ensemble is less likely to happen.
The following document is a reflection statement of my most recent teaching in practicum, MUSE 350. The reflection is based on a 45-50 minute lesson. Also linked below is the lesson plan to the corresponding lesson.
Revised InTASC Standards (April 2011)
Council of Chief State School Offices. (2011, April). Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards: A Resource for State Dialogue. Washington, DC: Author.
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