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2.15 Content Knowledge Teachers exhibit sufficient content knowledge to foster student learning. 
Suggested Evidence
Related Resources Tools AZ READS: Resources and Publications for Reading Instruction This link connects to the AZ READS portion of the Arizona Department of Education's webpage. Many resources are listed. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Teacher's In-Depth Content Knowledge: Definition & Checklist This tool provides a checklist based on Lee Shulman's Model of Pedagogical Reasoning. The "observable behaviors" which teachers should demonstrate for good teaching include comprehension, transformation, instruction, evaluation, reflection, and new comprehensions. Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: INTIME: Integrating New Technologies Into the Methods of Education, University of Northern Iowa The Library of Congress- Teacher Resources More than 10 million digitized historical artifacts are available on the Library of Congress' web site ranging from ancient manuscripts to Civil War maps, from classic blues recordings to Coca-Cola commercials, from Dust Bowl photographs to Thomas Edison's first films. These unique primary sources are the raw materials of history, and bring students into close personal contact with the people, places, and events of our nation's past. Lesson plan are also available. Publisher: Library of Congress Articles NEW! Preparation of Effective Teachers in Mathematics This paper applies the recommendations of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel to the practice of developing highly effective mathematics teachers. Author: Kristin L. McGraner, Amanda VanDerHeyden, and Lynn Holdheide Publication Date: 2011 Publisher: National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality NEW! Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade This practice guide presents five recommendations to help educators improve students’ understanding of fractions. Author: Robert Siegler Publication Date: 2010 Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education A Closer Look at the Five Essential Components of Effective Reading Instruction: A Review of Scientifically Based Reading Research for Teachers This document provides teachers with a clear, concise review of strategies for teaching reading, drawn from scientifically based reading research. Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Learning Point Associates Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction This document developed by the Center on Instruction's Reading, Special Education and ELL Strands makes recommendations for improving literacy-related instruction in the content areas or across the entire school day, interventions for students reading below grade level, and recommendations for supporting literacy development in adolescent English language learners. Author: Joseph K. Torgeson et al. Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Center on Instruction Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level This article summarizes the research on what struggling secondary readers need in order to build reading proficiency. The discussion is organized around four factors: (a) the motivation to read, (b) the ability to decode print, (c) the ability to comprehend language, and (c) the ability to transact with text. Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers This group of resources is designed to guide the delivery of instruction for adolescent struggling readers and deepen knowledge of reading-related issues. Author: Joseph K. Torgesen Publication Date: 2010 Publisher: Center on Instruction Effective Science Instruction: What Does Research Tell Us? This document discusses the research on elements of effective science instruction. Author: Eric Banilower, Kim Cohen, Joan Pasley, and Iris Weiss Publication Date: 2010 Publisher: Center on Instruction Foundations for Success: Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel On March 13, 2008, the National Mathematics Advisory Panel presented its Final Report to the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education. This report contains information for parents, teachers, policy makers, the research community. Publication Date: 2008 Publisher: U.S. Department of Education Identifying Professional Development Needs in Mathematics: A Planning Tool for Grades 3-7 This resource from the Center on Instruction identifies professional development needs specific to mathematics. It includes a series of guiding questions that help SEAs evaluate their existing programs and identify professional development activities that meet their needs. Author: Mary Jo Taylor Joseph A. Dimino Leanne Ketterlin Gellar Trish Koontz Publication Date: 2010 Publisher: Center on Instruction Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade This guide recommends five specific steps that teachers, reading coaches, and principals can take to successfully improve reading comprehension for young readers. Author: Kim Callison, Christine Carriere, Nell K. Duke, P. David Pearson, Christopher Schatschneider Publication Date: 2010 Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education Integrating Vocabulary Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Grades K-5 This document provides information regarding an integrated and comprehensive approach to vocabulary instruction. Author: Camille Blachowicz, Peter Fisher, Susan Watts-Taffe Publication Date: 2005 Publisher: Learning Point Associates Interventions for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Meta-Analysis with Implications for Practice This report focuses on interventions designed to improve students' use of reading comprehension strategies. It also considers the impact of interventions that target improved reading vocabulary, accurate decoding of unfamiliar words in text, and increased reading fluency. Author: Nancy Scammacca, Greg Roberts, Sharon Vaughn, Meaghan Edmonds, Jade Wexler Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Center on Instruction Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas: Getting to the Core of Middle and High School Improvement This report contends that increased expectations are best met by providing added instruction that corresponds with the specific reading and writing requirements of each academic course in middle and high school. Author: Rafael Heller and Cynthia Greenleaf Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education Making Math Count: Problem-Solving Time This article discusses how creating time for problem-solving discussions can increase student learning. Author: Katie Gurule Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Mathematics Intervention at the Secondary Prevention Level of a Multi-Tier Prevention System: Six Key Principles The author lists and describes six principles necessary for RtI in mathematics at a secondary level. Author: Lynn S. Fuchs, Ph.D. Publication Date: Retrieved November 2008 Publisher: RTI Action Network New and Experienced Teachers in a School Reform Initiative: The Example of Reading First This study compares the experiences and perceptions of new and experienced teachers in 235 schools in six western states (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming) that have adopted the Reading First school reform initiative. Author: Kari Nelsestuen, Caitlin Scott, Makoto Hanita, LeAnne Robinson, and Tracy Coskie Publication Date: 2009 Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy The authors outline 15 key elements of an effective literacy intervention, and call on public and private stakeholders to invest in the literacy of middle and high school students today, while simultaneously building the knowledge base. Author: Gina Biancarosa and Catherine Snow Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education Real and Relevant Mathematics: Is it Realistic in the Classroom? The article discusses the context of real and relevant mathematics. The author demonstrates that although mathematics problems are often connected with real life, their value is enhanced when they are relevant to the real-life interests of children. Author: Len Sparrow Publication Date: 2008 Publisher: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom Teacher’s In-Depth Content Knowledge This article summarizes research on the importance that a teacher's knowledge of the subject matter taught plays in instruction. Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: INTIME: Integrating New Technologies Into the Methods of Education, University of Northern Iowa Teaching Science: Meeting the Academic Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students This article discusses ways for teachers to address the academic needs of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Author: Lynne E. Houtz Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: HighBeam Research Useful Links NEW! The Common Core State Standards Initiative The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed to developing a common core of state standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades K-12. Academic K-12 Standards This page displays the ADE Standards by area and level. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Educational Java™ Programs This site was started in November of 1997 with the purpose of providing Java™ Applets that can be used as tools to help and enhance the education of children both at school and at home.(Description take directly from the site) Publication Date: 1997-1999 Publisher: Arcytech Glossary of Reading-Related Terms An open source document created by the Reading Coherence Initiative at SEDL to increase understanding of the terminology related to the cognitive foundations of reading and to reading instruction. Suggestions for additional entries or modifications to existing entries can be entered at the site. Publisher: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, SEDL NCTM Illuminations This site provides dozens of virtual math manipulatives with lessons divided by grade level and aligned to NCTM standards. Lessons are detailed and include activity sheets. Publication Date: 2000-2008 Publisher: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Science Resource Page This page provides links to help teachers implement the Arizona Science Standard, including links to the Science Standard, AIMS information related to science, ADE professional development opportunities, state and national organizations, and resources for science teachers. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Other Resources Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K-3 This book discusses how science-based reading research can inform instruction and provides activities based on successful classroom practices and research for teachers to use with their own students. It is noted that the activities are appropriate for any students who need additional reading instruction, including those with special needs. The Introduction and Chapters 1, 3, and 7 can be read online. Note: The book is available for purchase from the ASCD Web site. Use the URL above to locate the book. Author: Sharon Vaughn and Sylvia Linan-Thompson Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved. |
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