Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Orientation to Teaching I: Grades 10, 11, 12

Other Arkansas CTE sets

Understanding Self

  • 1.1

    Define terms related to understanding one's self

    1. 1.

      Create a personal reflection using terms1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify strengths and weaknesses as a learner and a potential teacher

    1. 1.

      Analyze data from various personal inventories1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify learning styles

    1. 1.

      Evaluate characteristics of each style1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate self as a learner1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Determine factors contributing to self-esteem1.3.3

  • 1.4

    Explain Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    1. 1.

      Interpret assessments of the various intelligences1.4.1

Characteristics of Learners

  • 2.1

    Define terms related to characteristics of learners

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of terms2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Describe ways the learner develops from birth to age five<ul><li>Cognitive/Intellectual</li><li>Emotional</li><li>Moral</li><li>Physical</li><li>Social</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Interpret ways the learner develops from birth to age five2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Describe ways the learner develops from age six through age ten<ul><li>Cognitive/Intellectual</li><li>Emotional</li><li>Moral</li><li>Physical</li><li>Social</li></ul>

    1. 2.

      Interpret ways the learner develops from age six through age ten2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Describe the ways the learner develops during adolescence<ul><li>Cognitive/Intellectual</li><li>Emotional</li><li>Moral</li><li>Physical</li><li>Social</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Interpret the ways the adolescent learns2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Identify major emotional, environmental, physical, social, and personal challenges that delay learning<ul><li>Abuse</li><li>Child neglect</li><li>Death, dying, and grief</li><li>Depression</li><li>Eating disorders</li><li>Latch key environment</li><li>Sleep deprivation</li><li>Substance abuse</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Explain how instructional techniques may be differentiated/modified to meet the needs of students2.5.1

    2. 2.

      Conduct a child abuse prevention project such as FCCLA's Stop the Violence National Program2.5.2

  • 2.6

    Identify special needs and exceptionalities of learners<ul><li>Attention Deficit Disorder</li><li>Autism</li><li>Gifted and talented</li><li>Hearing impaired</li><li>Learning disability</li><li>Orthopedically impaired</li><li>Speech impaired</li><li>Visually impaired</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Examine a plan for exceptional students and explain how the plan would change instructional strategies2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Complete a leadership project such as FCCLA's Dynamic Leadership Project, Special Olympics2.6.2

  • 2.7

    Identify diverse backgrounds of learners in educational environments

    1. 1.

      Compare effects of diverse backgrounds on the learning process<ul><li>Cultural diversity</li><li>Gender diversity</li><li>Language diversity</li><li>Socioeconomic diversity</li></ul>2.7.1

Learning to Teach

  • 3.1

    Define terms related to learning to teach

    1. 3.

      Demonstrate knowledge of terms3.1.3

  • 3.2

    Identify components of effective classroom climate, management, and discipline

    1. 1.

      Predict benefits of effective classroom climate, management, and discipline3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a plan for effective classroom climate3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Explain levels of Bloom's Taxonomy

    1. 1.

      Analyze the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Identify various teaching methods<ul><li>Lecture</li><li>Cooperative Learning</li><li>Questioning</li><li>Hands-on Activities</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast teaching methods3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Identify various assessment techniques

    1. 1.

      Develop assessment techniques for a lesson and/or unit3.5.1

  • 3.6

    State elements of an effective lesson<ul><li>Objectives</li><li>Anticipatory Set</li><li>Standards/expectations</li><li>Teaching</li><li>Guided practice</li><li>Closure</li><li>Independent practice</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Prepare lesson plans utilizing various teaching methods3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Deliver a lesson3.6.2

    3. 3.

      Critique the teaching of one's own lesson3.6.3

    4. 4.

      Reflect on lesson/presentation and list strengths and weaknesses3.6.4

  • 3.7

    Explain the effective use of technology in the classroom

    1. 1.

      Develop lesson plans using technology in the classroom3.7.1

The Role of the Teacher

  • 4.1

    Define terms related to the role of the teacher

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of terms4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Examine personal and professional characteristics of the successful teacher

    1. 1.

      Analyze ways a teacher's personality impacts instructional styles and interaction4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Identify steps to obtain licensure

    1. 1.

      Explain the process of licensure<ul><li>Praxis I</li><li>Praxis II</li><li>Praxis III</li></ul>4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Review the Arkansas Code of Ethics for teachers

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the Code of Ethics4.4.1

Student Practicum

  • 5.1

    Define terms related to the student practicum

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of terms5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Examine the job application process and interview skills

    1. 1.

      Complete a job application and interview for student practicum5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Develop knowledge of classroom teaching

    1. 1.

      Participate in teaching in an actual classroom5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Document field experience activities in a portfolio5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate field experience5.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate ability to explore and experience the career of teaching and training through an event such as FCCLA STAR event Teach and Train5.3.4

    5. 5.

      Provide after school tutoring such as an FCCLA Community Service project5.3.5

Foundations of Education

  • 6.1

    Define terms related to foundations of education

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of terms6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Identify periods in American Education<ul><li>Colonial</li><li>Young Nation</li><li>Progressive</li><li>Postwar</li><li>Modern</li></ul>

    1. 1.

      Illustrate how social changes influenced education of each period6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Describe governing structures of the educational system at different levels

    1. 1.

      Examine local and state educational services, policies, and school law<ul><li>Department of Education</li><li>Department of Higher Education</li><li>Department of Career Education</li></ul>6.3.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Orientation to Teaching I

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