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Nicole Rodamer
National University
DOMAIN C LITERATURE REVIEW
Abstract
This literature review describes the two artifacts in my Professional Development Quest
Portfolio (PDQP) in Domain C. Domain C includes TPE 4, TPE 5, TPE 6, and TPE 7; it focuses
Teaching Performance Expectations", 2013, p. 17). The first artifact is a 5th grade Language Arts
lesson plan. The second artifact is a 4th grade Project Based Learning lesson plan. I have
According to Constantino and Lorenzo (2009) “Using national or state standards when
developing a portfolio provides credibility to the documentation” (p.11). I will be using the
Artifact 1
The first artifact I choose for Domain C is a lesson plan I designed for a 5th grade
Language Arts lesson. This lesson plan includes focus students that are within the class it was
designed for. This is a thorough lesson plan that includes an analysis of the class as a whole and
as well as the two focus students. It represents my ability to create a content-based lesson while
making the content accessible for all students. The lesson includes adaptation that would be used
for the two focus students. The first focus student is an English Learner, and the second focus
I feel that this artifact demonstrates my proficiency in TPE 4 which states “Candidates
address state-adopted academic content standards for students in order to provide a balanced and
Performance Expectations", 2013, p. 12). This artifact also demonstrates my proficiency in TPE
7, which states “Candidates know and can apply pedagogical theories, principles, and
instructional practices for comprehensive instruction of English learners. They know and can
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apply theories, principles, and instructional practices for English Language Development leading
Artifact 2
based learning lesson for a 4th grade Social Studies Unit. This artifact demonstrates to the reader
that I can add a variety of lessons to help keep student engagement throughout the year. I have
heard from many students that they find Social Studies a bit boring to learn about; this PBL
brings the unit to life and allows students more participation which will decrease the boring and
dry text book readings. I believe Project-Based Learning is a great way to activate student
engagement and provide students with real-world applications. This artifact demonstrates my
Teaching Practices”.
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References
prep/standards/adopted-tpes-2013.pdf