Unit Plan: The Alaska Gold RushThis unit was planned and implemented in a primarily 9th-grade Alaska Studies classroom. While creating this unit, I chose to emphasize two things: The cultural impacts, as well as the effect on the development of Alaska.
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Teacher Work SampleMy Teacher Work Sample is a comprehensive analysis of student success regarding learning goals identified in the Alaska Gold Rush unit. In addition, this examines the
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Here is an assessment of the digital technology philosophy and the related resources available at Ketchikan High School. Follow the link for more information about what technology KayHi is implementing now, as well as some hints about their big plans for the future.
Participating in a Professional Online CommunityI found the community of teachers on Reddit a superb counterpart to the support I received at University of Alaska.
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I have compiled a list of some of the most useful resources that I have found on the web, Click below for links, and a description of why I found them useful.
Individual Education Plan - Canvas LMSI believe that integrating technology is essential to having an effective, engaging classroom. To this end, I became proficient with creating lessons and assignments using Canvas, which is a digital learning management system. Click the button below to see some artifacts, and my opinion of it.
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MultiCultural EducationHere is an example of a unit that I planned with the Understanding by Design template. Students will use primary sources, political cartoons, and guest speakers to gain an understanding about how Alaskans viewed joining the Union and it's effects.
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Literacy in Middle and Secondary EducationBelow are links to a research paper that I wrote about the strengths of primary text sets in a history classroom. Also included is a link to my final Portfolio for that class, which includes an example of materials that I gathered to teach World War I.
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Educational PsychologyStudents will be assigned one slide to create on a class-wide Google Slides project. The template is provided below. This slide show will be built upon in class by the students.
Human Development presentation: The importance of self-efficacy in students, faculty, and parents in succeeding in school.
This short essay is a statement of my Core Beliefs. It is what I believe are the most important traits that I will bring as a teacher.
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This presentation is a compilation of academic research and interviews of teachers and students focusing on how differentiation is best implemented in a classroom, and what makes an "Effective Teacher."
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