INTASC+Principle+10+-+1

**__ Portfolio Reflection Artifact #10-1: __** **__ Data chart of communication from observation __**  

** Description of Artifact: ** This artifact is a Field Journal Entry conducted during a classroom observation at DuVal High School in the spring of 2011. The artifact details the use of graphic tools to demonstrate non-verbal data during classroom instruction.

** ITASC Principle #10: ** ** Collaboration. ** The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students' learning and well-being.

** Explanation of How Artifact Demonstrates Achievement of Principles: ** The artifact is an example of my ability to conduct research using non-verbal tool such as graphs to gather information and collaborate with other educators by delivering data that suggest patterns of learning.

** Description of how the completion of this artifact has affected your understanding of teaching and learning, and/or how it may contribute to your effective teaching/learning in the future. **

Upon completion of this artifact, I was able to learn how classroom management connects to student learning. The results gave me insight how to conduct my instruction and monitor students who may need more assistance than others. I learned what types of behavior may occur if during instruction in relation to student’s learning abilities. This artifact will increase my awareness of how to manage classroom instruction and work with students and other teachers to make adjustments based on student needs.

** Strengths: ** My strengths are the ability to pay attention to detail when observing a student. It is also making sure I identity how students behave or react to a specific situation, then pass that information on to fellow teachers.

** Areas for Improvement: ** I have little experience working with other teachers in collaborative settings. I look to do more as I move forward in the program.