Professional Teaching Portfolio Jason Downing jdowning@nscsd.org

Table of Contents About Me Content Pedagogy Student Development Diverse Learners Multiple Instructional Strategies Motivation and Management Communication and Technology Planning Assessment Reflective Practice: Professional Growth School and Community Involvement

About Me I am currently a Technology Teacher at North Syracuse Central School District in Syracuse New York. I have had a variety of experiences with technology for example (I have built my own home and motorcycle from the ground up.)

Content Pedagogy INTASC Standard 1: The teacher understands the central concept, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students. My Refection [Content Pedagogy ] The Name of My Artifact One [Professional Honor Society ]

Student Development INTASC Standard 2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development. My Refection [Student Development ] The Name of My Artifact One [Teacher Appreciation Night ]

Diverse Learners INTASC Standard 3: The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. My Refection [Diverse Learners] The Name of My Artifact One [My Custom Motorcycle ]

Multiple Instructional Strategies INTASC Standard 4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. My Refection [Multiple Instructional Strategies] The Name of My Artifact One [My House ]

Motivation and Management INTASC Standard 5: The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positives social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. My Refection [Motivation and Management] The Name of My Artifact One [Grading ]

Communication and Technology INTASC Standard 6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. My Refection [Communication and Technology ] The Name of My Artifact One [Properties of Materials ]

Planning INTASC Standard 7: The teacher plans instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. My Refection [Planning ] The Name of My Artifact One [Ten Week Plan ]

Assessment INTASC Standard 8: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learners. My Refection [Assessment ] The Name of My Artifact One [Safety Exam ]

Reflective Practice: Professional Growth INTASC Standard 9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. My Refection [Professional Growth ] The Name of My Artifact One [Metal Forming Class]

School and Community Involvement INTASC Standard 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being. My Refection [School and Community Involvement ] The Name of My Artifact One [Pumpkin Chucking ]

Acknowledgement This professional portfolio is based upon Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium’s Core Standards. For more information about INTASC Standards Development, please click here.