Misc. Information

from the University of Northern Iowa



 This course is a part of your educational sequence within the College of Education at UNI  We will address the Renaissance Standards (INTASC [Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium] + Technology Standard), which are principal for preparing beginning teachers.

They reflect knowledge, performances, and dispositions needed to successfully teach today's PK through 12th grade students:

1.  Knowledge of subject matter and how to make it accessible to students;
2.  Understanding of how to foster learning and development;
3.  Ability to create learning experiences adapted to the needs of diverse learners;
4.  Use of teaching strategies that foster critical thinking problem solving, and high levels of performance;
5.  Ability to create a positive, purposeful learning environment;
6.  Knowledge of how to foster effective communication and collaboration in the classroom;
7.  Ability to plan instruction based on subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and the community context;
8.  Understanding and skilled use of a wide array of assessment strategies;
9.  Ability to reflect on, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning;
10.  Ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student learning;
11.  Integrates the computer and other high and low technology into teacher preparation, classroom teaching activities, assessment and / or documentation.

The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provides protection from illegal discrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Students requesting instructional accommodations due to disabilities must arrange for such accommodations
through Student Disability Services.  The SDS Office is located at:
        103 Student Health Center
        273-2676       e-mail:  disabilityservices@uni.edu
The University has specific protocol for policies regarding your learning environment and your responsibilities as a learner. 
For Course Policies, please see the following Student Policies regarding -

Academic Ethics / Student Discipline

    http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/301.html
   
        or

    http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/302.html

Student Conduct

    http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/303.html

Make Up Work / Missed Class

    http://www.uni.edu/pres/policies/306.html




Michelle Swanson, Instructor