I. Instructional Management

The instructional management competency describes:

I1. Demonstrating an understanding of research of learning and instructional strategies;
I2. Describing and applying research and best practices on integrating curriculum and resources to help all learners achieve at high levels;
I3. Demonstrating the ability to utilize data for instructional decision making;
I4. Demonstrating the ability to design appropriate assessment strategies for measuring learner outcomes;
I5. Demonstrating the ability to implement alternative instructional designs, curriculum, behavior management, and assessment accommodations and modifications.
I6. Demonstrating the ability to appropriately use technology to support instruction.

Artifacts:

ED632 Multiple Intelligences Theory Analysis

ED632 Research Question, Differentiated Lesson Plan Design, and Lesson Reflection

ED632 Learning Theory Reflection

ED632 Differentiated Instruction/D. Heacox Reflection (Video File)

ED601 Tool Showcase Presentation

ED780 Cooperative Group Assignment Overview

ED780 Direct Instruction Model Analysis

ED780 Non-Directive Model Analysis

Reflection:

Similar to my growth in Curriculum Planning and Development, I feel that my graduate coursework has given me the opportunity learn more deeply about the system level application of Instructional Management. The majority of my courses touched on one if not all of the standards embedded in this competency, and I was able to apply that learning to a project I have taken on as a coordinator of learning. I am continuing to lead or transition to a fully competency-baed learning organization, and that work requires systemwide implementation of instructional strategies, best practices to help all learnings achieve at high levels, assessment strategies, and learning technology. My learning and growth in the instructional management competency has supported my ability to serve as a project lead on competency-based learning.