Standard Nine

Rationale: I have included this artifact, Cox Campus Module Certificates, under Standard Nine, Professional Learning and Ethical Practice because Cox Campus is a way for future educators and teachers alike to learn improved ways of teaching. Standard Nine states that teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and use of evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt the practice to meet the needs of each learner. This certificate and my completion of its course allowed me to understand systematic and explicit phonics instruction at a deeper, more professional, level. 

1. What does this artifact represent about me as a teacher?

This artifact represents that I am willing to grow and learn as an educator for the benefit of my future students and peers. The completion of this course allowed me to gain the knowledge and skills to effectively teach students how to decode words by understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. 

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2. How does this artifact reflect my personal growth and strengths as a teacher?

This artifact signifies that I love to learn and grow as an educator. The Cox Campus Module Certificate showed the commitment I have towards my future students and my willingness to gain a greater knowledge of the curriculum I will have to teach. I have flexibility and responsiveness because I implemented new teaching strategies.  

3. What skills do I want to improve in relationship to this artifact?​
The skills that I want to improve in relation to this artifact include professional development engagement, implementing feedback effectively, and ethical decision-making and professional responsibility. I want to stay updated on evidence-based teaching strategies and actively participate in professional learning communities. I will seek and apply constructive feedback from my mentors, peers, and students. Lastly, I want to advocate for students' diverse learning needs through ethical and fair decision-making.