CARE and MoreThe Course Artifacts and Reflections as Evidence

(CARE) System

Knowledge & Dispositions

Conceptual Framework and Mission Statement

Personal Profile

Teacher Candidate Work Sample (TCWS)

What is CARE?

• Six Standards with related Indicators in the areas of:– Knowledge,– Dispositions, and– Performance.

5 of 6 Standards = 57 Matrices

• The “Matrices” provide charts in which the student indexes assignments and projects.

• These assignments and projects are matched with (aligned with) a matrix for each of the Performance Indicators for the first five Standards. Standard VI relates to the internship and is documented in the Teacher Candidate Work Sample (TCWS).

• Fifty-seven were chosen for the CARE matrix.

Reflection

• In addition, the student writes a reflection for each Performance Indicator.

• The student states why s/he selected that assignment or project and explains how it relates to that Performance Indicator.

When does the CARE process begin and end?

• It begins when you are accepted into the Music Education program.

• It continues throughout the courses you take for your professional training. (You should continually be adding artifacts - assignments and projects with your reflections - to the matrix.)

• EDN 302 addresses, particularly, Standards II, IV, and V.

• It ends with your internship.

What can you do to help yourself do all of this?

• Especially, work on your own on Standards IV (Instructional Technology) and V (Professionalism).

• Add artifacts (assignments, projects) and reflections throughout your course of study as an education major.

What can you do to help yourself do all of this? (continued)

• Use a 3-step system:1. Identify artifacts.2. Make connections between the artifacts and

Performance Indicators.3. Write reflections that show how you are

connecting the above two steps to your own professional development.

What about the Knowledge and Dispositions categories listed in

the Standards?

• The Knowledge listings reflect the course content of the education-methods classes.

• The Dispositions listings describe how a successful teacher candidate thinks and feels and what s/he believes. (The Dispositions are used as the basis for the Teacher Candidate Interview.)

Your Philosophy of Education = Your Conceptual Framework

During EDN 302, you will create your written philosophy statement. This Conceptual Framework for Teaching and Learning

• Builds on your own experiences as a learner,• Draws upon all knowledge you have regarding

teaching and learning, and• Reflects what you believe about education.Note: The reflections you write for the CARE matrix will help you

reflect and revise your philosophy.

What do you need to do to create a Conceptual Framework?

• Get an attitude adjustment, if necessary:– “Own what you learn or have learned.”

– Look at what you are studying from the standpoint of responsible application in a professional setting.

• Write down your thoughts and ideas:– Engage in critical reflection.

– Keep a reliable record of what you write (i.e., save in more than one way - hard copy, disk, UNCP server).

What do you need to do to create a Conceptual Framework? (continued)

• Continue to integrate new knowledge, skills, and dispositions as you go through the Teacher Education program.

• Consciously make connections between what you know and what you believe, as well as between what you believe and what you will do as a teacher.

What do you need to do to create a Conceptual Framework? (continued)

• Answer the three fundamental questions:

1. What does a teacher do when planning instruction?

2. What does a teacher do when implementing instruction?

3. What does a teacher do when reflecting on instruction?

How do you create a Mission statement?

First, answer three fundamental questions:

1. Why do American pay taxes to support free public schools for all children and youth?

2. What are the purposes of public schooling?

3. What are a teacher’s roles and responsibilities?

How do you create a Mission statement? (continued)

Second, draw upon the answers to those 3 questions to address the following:

• What is your mission as a music teacher?– What do you hope to accomplish or achieve?– What impact do you want to have on

children/youth?

Third, prepare your final draft.

How do you create a Personal Profile?

• As if you were in a job interview, answer the question:– Tell us about yourself. (Remember, this is a

professional - not personal - position paper.)

• Include a photograph.

What are some of the purposes of this massive project?

• To practice the behaviors and demonstrate the skills of successful educators (especially critical self-reflection).

• To connect the seemingly-separate methods classes (the “curriculum threads”) in logical and meaningful ways.

• To document your work (and ours) for UNCP and our accrediting agencies.

• To provide documentation for future employers.• Ultimately, to provide the basis for constructing

your OWN knowledge (as all learners do).

Last Steps

Hh ok e x w b oComplete your TCWS

and your internship.Graduate.Celebrate!…and always:Make music!

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