Mastery of Program Competencies
I believe that if I follow the ideas stated in my Curriculum Map, I will be closer to mastering the following Competencies: Competency 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning (Kaplan University, 2003). If you read page four, paragraph two of my curriculum map, you will see that I am a promoter of student learning. The curriculum map is outlined in a way so that every system of the human body can be covered. It will let me teach students, so they can acquire the basic understanding of the major systems of the human body and to explaining to them that each system are treated separately, but function together in an efficient way. Cooper & Ryan (1998), states that, "the essence of being a professional is in helping the young, and the teachers role is to pass on to the young the key skills necessary to participate effectively in society". They also aid the young in acquiring the most difficult, if not the most important skills that involve thinking and manipulating ideas. Competency 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. I am working toward becoming a better reflective decision maker. When this occurs, I can help my students become reflective thinkers. Being a reflective thinker challenges students to express and defend their thoughts regarding complex, value-oriented questions or issues. This helps them develop their critical thinking skills.