Computer Science Teacher Standards

Summary

You are going to dig into this more deeply next week. But I wanted to give you an opportunity to begin the exploration of CS Teacher Standards by working with a partner or small group and discussing the standards together.

 

Activity

[CREDIT: This activity was developed by Michelle Meier and Corey Rogers and expanded by the State of Iowa CS Working Group by providing consistency metrics for evaluation.]

I would like to have you complete a self-assessment regarding how well you feel you are meeting the CS Teacher Standards as a CS Professional. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to set some goals for improving.

Open and then save your own copy of the CSTA Teacher Standards Self-Reflection Checklist.

  1. Review the individual standards within each of the five standards checklists (individual tabs in the spreadsheet).
  2. For each, note your own level of proficiency:
    • Not Yet
    • Proficient
    • Advanced
  3. For each, note your Evidence of Proficiency. This could include
    • Lessons plans
    • Courses completed
    • Professional Learning Certificates
    • Book study participation
    • Professional organization participation
    • Videos
    • Results of survey of students
  4. Note your own Reflections & Next Steps (planned targeted professional learning opportunities, etc.)
    • Collaboration with peers, mentor teachers, teachers in other subject areas Planned professional learning
    • Twitter chats
    • Book studies
    • Community engagement
    • Externship Refer to the checklist and update, as needed, to reflect your continuous learning.