INTASC+Standard+6

__**STANDARD:**__ The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
 * __INTASC Standard 6__**

INTASC.6.C K: The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal as well as verbal communication. INTASC.6.E D: The teacher recognizes the power of language for fostering self-expression, identity development, and learning.
 * __Specific Category of Standard 6__**:

The teacher understands and uses all kinds of communication to relay the subject material he or she is teaching. The teacher realizes the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication and strives to positive interaction with his or her classroom. The teacher must be knowledgeable of current technology and different types of techniques in communication such as verbal and non-verbal communication styles that support and foster student interaction in the classroom.
 * __Understanding Sentence:__**


 * __Artifacts:__**
 * Love and Logic[[file:Love & Logic.pdf]]
 * Negative Talk [[file:Fixing Negative Lang.docx]]
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 * __Reflect:__**
 * It is imperative that I, as a teacher, communicate clearly and positively to everyone around me. It is my job to ensure everyone understands the material I am teaching as well as to foster active participation and involvement for my students, not only with me, but with their peers. I cannot expect my students to perform at the highest ability if I cannot communicate clearly. **

My Love and Logic artifact shows that I understand how to use all types of communication in the classroom. I know that a majority of communication is based on nonverbal communication and my notes from the Love and Logic presentation shows my knowledge. I know how to defuse a stressful situation and work on a solution that works for everyone. I know that asserting strong nonverbal cues will greatly help me manage my classroom in a positive way. Love and Logic is based on supportive interaction and collaboration between the student and the teachers. My knowledge of Love and Logic will help me be a great facilitator and educator because I will master verbal and nonverbal communication. My artifacts about negative talk show I understand the importance of verbal communication and the power of language. In the audio clip a teacher is caught negatively talking to her classroom and the negative consequences it causes. My document is a reflection on what I would do if I had to come in after the bad teacher was fired. It shows my disposition on negative communication and how much words can hurt a child. I mention many strategies that I can use to help increase the self-esteem and motivation of the classroom. I also include ways to regain the students trust in the teacher. This artifact shows that I recognize the impact of language and how I can use positive language to support learning. My artifacts as a whole show that I will be a positive teacher. I understand how communication impacts a child's life. I know how to motivate a classroom through Love and Logic tactics and how to positively encourage a student through verbal communication. This reflects my educational philosophy because my discipline tactics are positively based. I know students need encouragement in the classroom and it is a part of my philosophy to include this daily. You never know what my student is dealing with at the moment and I might be the only positive character in their life at the time. My philosophy is based on the student's well being personally and academically. These artifacts show that I learn best in a positive atmosphere. If the teacher is negative I have a harder time being motivated and wanting to learn the content. I feel that my future classroom will be very positive. I will do all that I can to stay upbeat so my students will want to be positive as well. I have learned that one negative person can ruin the group's attitude drastically and by insuring a positive atmosphere for my students we will be able to learn more effectively. My classroom will be filled with motivational posters that have positive sayings to support my students. Everywhere my students turn they will be welcomed with a verbal and nonverbal support system.
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