RATIONALE CHECKLIST

Rationale I
PART I: ED 295A Module 1 (Week 5)
Describe a teaching artifact that
represents the overall HTSB
standard Part 1
PART II: I. HTSB OVERALL STANDARD
Connetct the teaching artifact to Standard 3: Learning Environment
a sub-standard and assess your
proficiency II. TEACHING ARTIFACT
Parent Communication Survey
PART III:
Improve your proficiency for the III. COURSE
HTSB standard ED284A: Foundations of Inclusion

IV. TEACHING ARTIFACT DESCRIPTION

PARTS I-III DEFINED
PART I:
State standard, teaching artifact,
and course name. Provide an
accurate description of the
artifact. Provide a sufficient
description of the artifact results.
PART II:
Identify at least one appropriate
sub-standard and include the
entire language.. Connect the
language of the sub-standard
to the artifact. State your
proficiency level for the sub-
standard. Provide appropriate
evidence that supports your self
assessment.
Create a communication tool (text or web based or virtual) to communicate
expectations to, elicit information from, and develop opportunities for future
communication with parents.
V. TEACHING ARTIFACT RESULTS
I created a welcome letter to distribute to parents and guardians at the
start of the year. This letter is designed to give parents information about
myself, my class and what to expect throughout the school year. Attached
to the welcome letter is also a parent information survey to get contact
information from each parent and open up an opportunity invites parents to
come to meet me in person at our school open house. Finally, I submitted
an example of a quarterly parent newsletter to distribute at the beginning of
each quarter so that parents can get a snapshot of what we will be working
on each quarter and what to expect. A quarterly newsletter is also a way
for me to communicate any changes that might have taken place since the
beginning of the year when the initial welcome letter was sent home.

PART III:
Identify an appropriate sub-
standard and clearly state a
desired improvement. Describe
at least two appropriate research
findings with viable resources.
Describe/demonstrate a specific
example how you plan to
improve.
 RATIONALE CHECKLIST
PART I:
Describe a teaching artifact that
represents the overall HTSB
standard
PART II:
Connetct the teaching artifact to
a sub-standard and assess your
proficiency
PART III:
Improve your proficiency for the
HTSB standard
PARTS I-III DEFINED
Part 2
I. SUB-STANDARD
3.1 (Focus Area 2):
CANDIDATE COMMUNICATES EXPECTATIONS TO FAMILIES - Does
Candidate set expectations for the learning environment appropriate to
school/district policies and communicate expectation clearly to families?
II. CONNECTION TO ARTIFACT
I set expectations for the learning environment appropriate to school/
district policies through my classroom management plan (used as an artifact
for another rationale and sub-standard). I communicate expectations
clearly to families by sending the classroom management plan and a
welcome letter home to parents at the start of the year. Additional parent
newsletters each quarter also gives families updates and communicates new
expectations for students. In the parent newsletter, I also invite parents to
the open house so that they can physically come to see my classroom, meet
me, and learn more about classroom expectations and policies.

PART I:
(Please see an example of welcome letter and newsletter at the end of this
State standard, teaching artifact,
rationale)
and course name. Provide an
accurate description of the
III. SELF-ASSESSMENT
artifact. Provide a sufficient
I would rate myself as a 4 (Candidate always does this as a teacher) or
description of the artifact results.
exceeds proficiency because I was able to provide parents with a detailed
management plan and welcome letter so that parents can get a good basis
PART II:
of the class and what will be expected of their students. The welcome letter,
Identify at least one appropriate
parent survey and parent newsletter also opens a line of communication
sub-standard and include the
between families and I and opens the door for further collaboration
entire language. Connect the
throughout the year.
language of the sub-standard
to the artifact. State your
IV. EVIDENCE OF SELF-ASSESSMENT
proficiency level for the sub-
On the first day of class, I distributed information for students to take home
standard. Provide appropriate
to their parents. Parents also had to sign a letter acknowledging that they
evidence that supports your self
have received the classroom expectations and know how their child is
assessment.
expected to behave and perform in my class. I also regularly communicate
with parents who have specific concerns via email, phone and personalized
PART III:
letter.
Identify an appropriate sub-
standard and clearly state a
desired improvement. Describe
at least two appropriate research
findings with viable resources.
Describe/demonstrate a specific
example how you plan to
improve.
 RATIONALE CHECKLIST
PART I:
Describe a teaching artifact that
represents the overall HTSB
standard
PART II:
Connetct the teaching artifact to
a sub-standard and assess your
proficiency
PART III:
Improve your proficiency for the
HTSB standard
PARTS I-III DEFINED
PART I:
State standard, teaching artifact,
and course name. Provide an
accurate description of the
artifact. Provide a sufficient
description of the artifact results.
PART II:
Identify at least one appropriate
sub-standard and include the
entire language.. Connect the
language of the sub-standard
to the artifact. State your
proficiency level for the sub-
standard. Provide appropriate
evidence that supports your self
assessment.
PART III:
Identify an appropriate sub-
standard and clearly state a
desired improvement. Describe
at least two appropriate research
findings with viable resources.
Describe/demonstrate a specific
example how you plan to
improve.
Part 3
I. SUB-STANDARD TO IMPROVE
3.4 (Focus Area 3): CANDIDATE IS A RESPONSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE
LISTENER - Is Candidate a responsive and supportive listener, seeing the
cultural backgrounds and differing perspectives learners bring as assets and
resources in the learning environment?
II. WHAT TO IMPROVE?
I want to work on improving the learning environment by continuing to learn
more about each students background and how that affects their education
and performance in my class. I want to work on being a responsive and
supportive listener, remembering to be sensitive to all possible situations
and make adjustments for students accordingly.
III. RESEARCH FINDINGS
i. In an article about Four Ways Teachers Can Show They Care, I learned
about how actively listening to students involves not just listening to
what students are saying, but also looking for the meaning behind what
they say. One suggestion given is to spend one-on-one time talking to
different students since sometimes an entire class can become chaotic.
Another suggestion given is to reflect on your own experience with care
and using your experiences to guide you as a teacher.
Resource: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/caring_teacher_
student_relationship
ii. Another article about how teachers can create a supportive learning
environment suggests increasing your cultural knowledge. By
expanding your own knowledge, you can better accommodate a wider
range of students with different backgrounds. According to the article,
this can involve actively seeking out information or having students
share their own experiences and/or points of views more often during
class.
Resource: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/3-6_383780_7.
pdf
IV. IMPLEMENTATION OF FINDINGS
Based on my research, I plan to work on being a more responsive and
supportive listener by:
i. Spending more time talking to students one-on-one and inquiring more
about their personal interests
ii. Reflect daily and/or weekly on what happened in my classes each
day/week and how these events may connect to my experiences as a
student. Then decide best methods for handling different situations.
iii. Increase my cultural knowledge by asking students to share their ideas
and reasoning, especially when their views differ from other students
and/or my own ideas.
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WELCOME
TO ARTS & COMMUNICATION CAREER PATHWAY!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

My name is Carina Noveloso and I am looking forward to having your child in my Arts and Communitcations
Core Pathway class this year. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach your child about arts and communica-
tion and have them bring home projects to share with you and your family. Id like to start off the year by telling
you a little bit about myself.

This is my first full year teaching at Mililani High School. I had the great opportunity to start teaching this class
halfway through last school year. I am a Mililani High School alumni and graduate of the Arts and Communica-
tion Career Pathway (ACCP) in both the graphics and digital media (video production) subject areas. I was part
of the ACCP program at Mililani High for four years and now I am beyond thrilled to be back here teaching the
classes that made my high school career amazing. After high school, the ACCP program inspired me to go on
to study Communication at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, work at a nationwide magazine, and do freelance
public relations work prior to starting my career in education.

In my class, we will explore both graphic design and digital media (video production). Some of the skills
and projects we will cover include how to use programs such as Adobe Illustrator to complete hands-
on projects including vinyl graphics sticker designs, heat transfer tshirt designs, and print layout designs.
We will also use iPhoto and iMovie to learn about video production and create original videos in class.

Having grown up in a family of educators, I understand how important your childs education is and I hope to
provide a source of support and inspiration this year. I like to keep a continuous open line of communication
with parents throughout the year. I hope to meet you at our Mililani High School open house on Wednesday
August 17, 2016 at 6:00p.m. You can also reach me by telephone (808) 307-4371 during school hours from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by email (Carina_noveloso@notes.k12.hi.us) any time. Grades will be shared regularly
through the statewide site Infinite Campus. Finally, I plan to send home class newsletters at the start of each
quarter to let you know what to expect for each quarter. A parents role is essential in the learning process and
I am looking forward to working with you and your child.

Thank you for your time and lets have a great year together!

Warm Regards,

Miss Carina Noveloso

Mililani High School - Classroom G104
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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION SURVEY

Please take a few moments to fill out the following information survey. This information will be used to
contact you as necessary throughout the school year to ensure that your child is getting the most out of
his/her education.

FATHER/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Name:

Occupation:

Home phone:

Work phone:

Cell phone:

Email:

MOTHER/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Name:

Occupation:

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COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
Please note any comments, concerns, and/or anything you would like me to know about you or your
child so that I can provide the best education possible.
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Parent Newsletter: Quarter 2

Hello Parents and Guardians!

Welcome to quarter 2 of the 2016-2017 school year. Here is a quick snapshot of

what well be covering this quarter in class. The major project we will be working
towards is the vinyl graphics (sticker) design project. By the end of this quarter, stu-
dents should have a sticker design to bring home and share with you! I look forward
to another great quarter with students and parents. Please contact me at any time.

Best wishes,

Miss Carina Noveloso

Phone: (808) 307-4371 | Email: Carina_noveloso@notes.k12.hi.us

WHAT WERE LEARNING THIS QUARTER:

HOW TO USE DESIGN PROGRAM ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR (Ai)

- Basic tools
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Typography
- Image tracing
- Using the elements and principles in Ai

VINYL GRAPHICS
- Creating an original sticker design

DESIGN PROCESS
- Continue fine tuning use of the design process

COMMUNICATING MESSAGES
- Creating a specific message to communicate to an audience

ETHICS/LEGAL ASPECTS OF DESIGN

- Exploring copyright and ethical issues in design and communication

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:

- Flash drive (at least 1GB)

- Colored pencils
- Sharpie (fine point)
- Regular pencils (not mechanical)
- Chunk eraser