COVER SHEET FOR A PORTFOLIO WORK SAMPLE

UNT Masters Program in Curriculum and Instruction

Date of Activity: Summer 2013 Title of Artifact: Environmental Scan Course: EDCI 5320 Course objective(s) addressed 1. Identify and discuss the organizational structure of schools, including pre-school, kindergarten, elementary (primary and intermediate grades), middle/junior high, high school and alternative (magnet, discipline and dropout outreach) schools. 2. Describe school organizational practices (year-round, non-graded or continuous progress, etc.).

Artifact Description
This work sample is the complete integrated unit framework I developed for EDCI 5320. The assignment required inclusion of a unit rationale, student learning outcomes, a resource list, assessment strategies, and a brief description of possible student learning activities. Included in this work sample are the full unit framework, three samples of my students culminating product, photographs of my students at work during the unit, and the PowerPoint presentation I developed to introduce the unit. Following this cover page is my reflective analysis of the unit, from its inception to its implementation culmination.

Relationship to NBPTS Standards

This artifact demonstrates knowledge of two Middle Childhood/Generalist Standard(s). V. Sustaining a Learning Environment This artifact made me canvas for the best learning environments available on my campus X. Reflecting on Teaching and Learning This assignment had me reflection on where and how I choose to teach

Background of Artifact
In EDCI 5320, we were required to complete an environmental scan of our campus to see what the learning environments are like for our students in our building. I gained knowledge from this artifact from myself, but also from the principal, other teachers, and students. The building, wings, and classrooms are discussed in regards to special features, ambiance, learning spaces, open spaces, lighting, disability accommodations, and overall feel of the campus.

Reflection on Learning Demonstrated in this Work Sample

This artifact opened my eyes to all the available spaces in my building that could be used to support student learning, but arent because of school expectations. I know having natural light is very important to students, and the availability of it was very disappointing. This assignment has allowed me to analyze my campus in a way that I was never able to. This will allow me to see things that I have missed, and suggest improvements to my campus leader about how to improve student learning with the campus.