Description of Artifact: Writing Samples Date: 2022-2024

Standards Addressed:

2C1: Knows and identifies child/adolescent developmental stages and can apply them to students.

2C2: Demonstrates knowledge on how to assist students in setting short- and long-term learning goals and self-reflect on their overall growth.

2C3: Applies knowledge of learning theory in all aspects of instructional design.

2C4: Recognizes diversity and the impact it has on education.

2C5: Is able to plan lessons and activities to address student needs in order to positively impact learning.

2C6: Demonstrates understanding that instruction should be connected to students’ prior experiences and family, culture, and community.

Rationale: 

Each writing sample provided showcases a different focus of research I have studied in my time over the last year. Each different perspective has informed my teaching and facilitation approach and details different values that I've incorporated into my teaching practice. I believe each of the documents are also representative of the unique journey I was on at each point in writing each piece. I focus my practice heavily on community, collaboration, student engagement, and relatable and accessible background knowledge in order to create an all encompassing approach to teaching dance.