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=Standard 5= ==The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.==

= = =Evidence= Book Group Animoto Scientist Prezi

=Rationale= This project was developed as a culminating activity for the end of the famous scientists unit taught in 5th grade. There is no possible way to teach about all of the amazing scientists and the affect they’ve had on the world so students are required to choose one that interests them. Once they’ve concluded all necessary components to their research they create a Prezi so that they can teach the class about their scientist. This was not developed for a course, but actually was designed for my classroom after learning about Prezi in EDT658. This project was utilized in March within my classroom. I chose this project for standard 5 because after teaching just a few weeks ago I was pleasantly surprised with how it worked out. The students came up with some tremendously creative projects, and there were absolutely zero motivation or management concerns. My students were completely invested in their task and this project showcases how I understand what learning opportunities provide student investment as well as fostering intrinsic motivation. They didn’t need rewards or candy to produce a tremendous piece of work. They just needed an interesting outlet to present it with. After showing them a Prezi I’d been working on as an example students were ready to start it that day! As a teacher this piece of evidence strongly suggests I am capable of creating authentic learning activities that foster independent learning and leave students motivating themselves and controlling their own behavior successfully. Through the presentation of these Prezis and the session after each where students could make respectful comments or ask questions I was able to foster positive social interaction as well. Some students in my school often are sent specifically to me because of their negative mindset or bullying behavior. As a teacher I’ve found that this can usually be eliminated or drastically altered through the building of a strong rapport, classroom community, and interesting learning experiences. Kids want to be excited about learning. I’ve learned many ways to foster that passion and provide outlets where students can excel in all areas!!

=KSDs=
 * 5.K.4 The teacher understands the principles of effective classroom management and can use a range of strategies to promote routines and positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom. **

This project showcases one of the ways that I engage my students in learning to promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom. An invested student will not be a negative influence in the classroom learning environment.


 * 5.S.1 The teacher creates a smoothly functioning learning community in which students assume responsibility for themselves and one another, participate in decision making, work collaboratively and independently, and engage in purposeful learning activities. **

Through the use of technology and the embracing of numerous learning modalities I am able to create a smoothly functioning learning community that is the students’ responsibility to foster. I am a helper within that learning community, but my students know that they must make the decisions and work together to create a positive learning environment. They fully understand that I am not responsible for their learning…they are!


 * 5.D.4 The teacher recognizes the value of intrinsic motivation to students’ life-long growth and learning. **

This project is intrinsically motivating for my 5th graders because they love to work with Prezi. They also really enjoy learning from one another so Prezi is an exceptional tool to utilize in order to foster that life-long intrinsic motivation that everyone needs to help fuel their learning and creativity.