Artifact:

Gender and Sexuality Prezi from EPS201

Which Illinois Professional Teacher Standards does this artifact represent?
Provide a brief description of the artifact.

This artifact was the final project for my Educational Policy Studies (EPS201)
class. We were given a range of topics to choose from involving diversity in the
classroom. I chose the topic of Gender and Sexuality. This project includes
information on the bullying of those in the LGBTQ community, gender stigmas in the
classroom, and resources for these students and teachers involved. My research was
then compiled into this presentation.


This artifact represents the Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 1
Teaching Diverse Students.

Why was this artifact chosen and how it is an appropriate representation of the
standard?

By addressing gender and sexuality, this project is representative of teaching
diverse students. This project demonstrates an understanding of this subset of
diversity and resources that can be used as an educator with these students. The
Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 1 has many subdivisions that are
represented in this project. Among others, this project shows my understanding of
how to identify individual needs and how to locate and access technology, services,
and resources to address these needs.

What does this artifact demonstrate about your growth and development as a
teacher?


After working on this project, I understand that as an educator, I need to
create an open environment for my students in the classroom. This project
encouraged me to find resources for those in need in a specific subset of diverse
students. As I become more experienced with teaching, I will encounter students of
all different backgrounds and beliefs, and I will need to be accepting and open for all
of these students who enter into my classroom. My success with this will only help
me become more rounded and a better teacher and individual.