InTASC Standards Rationale Page

Standard #3 Learning Environments

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and
collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in
learning, and self-motivation.

Name of Artifact: Service Learning Reflective Summary

Date: December 1, 2015
Course: EDUC 101 Introduction to Teaching
Brief Description:
In this assignment I was required to write a reflection at the end of the Service Learning period,
use the information collected through observations, conversations, and activity checklist to write
a minimum three page reflective report that summarizes the knowledge gained while spending
extensive time at the Service Learning site. In addition, while writing the reflection I was
required to use APA Format, include a Title page, INTASC Standards Description and Rationale
page, and a Reference page. This assignment is based on course objectives 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Rationale:
To document my understanding of InTASC Standard 3, Learning Environments, I have decided
to include my Service Learning Reflective Summary of my service learning because it better
explains how these standards were meet by the service learning teacher, Ms. Cortney Funk. Ms.
Funk collaborates with learners, families, and colleagues to build a safe, positive learning
environment of openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. She was able to collaborate with
learners and colleagues to develop shared values and expectations for civil interactions, rigorous
academic discussions, and individual and group responsibility for quality work, while managing
the learning environment to actively and equitably engage learners by organizing, assigning, and
coordinating the resources of time, space, and learners attention. Ms. Funk communicates
verbally and nonverbally in ways that demonstrate respect for and open-mindedness to the
cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives learners bring to the school environment. In
addition, she has provided a diverse learning environment that adequately meets each students
cognitive levels in a positive way. She meets these requirements without limitation or judgment
toward her students and their families.