Standard6

The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. SEE QUICKTIME MOVIE ON CD **Rationale 1:** To introduce a fractured fairy tale writing assignment in a short story unit, I created a Keynote presentation (Mac version of PowerPoint) to communicate what a fractured fairy tale is, overview methods of fracturing a fairy tale, suggest fairy tales to fracture, and provide examples of fractured fairy tales from popular culture. The Keynote presentation provides a visual element to accompany my verbal presentation, and encorporates an embedded video example of a fractured fairy tale. By employing an attractive and engaging visual presentation with a multimedia component to accompany the verbal presentation, the lesson appeals to a wider variety of learning styles. By modeling a multi-faceted communication method, I demonstrate the understanding and value that people communicate and learn differently. The presentation also encourages student discussion and contributions to the content. Home Standard1 Standard2 Standard3 Standard4 Standard5 Standard6 Standard7 Standard8 Standard9 Standard10
 * Standard 6 **
 * Teachers communicate well. **
 * Evidence 1:** A Keynote presentation developed to introduce the concept of fractured fairy tales.
 * KSD **
 * 6.K.4 The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal, verbal and media communication techniques. **
 * 6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities. **
 * 6.D.2 The teacher values many ways in which people seek to communicate and encourages many modes of communication in the classroom. **