How do the explanatory statements and the evidentiary documentation work together?
The explanatory statements are your understanding of the “what,” the “why,” and the “how” of the content of the standard. The evidentiary documentation shows that you know how this particular knowledge is used in context. For evaluation purposes, you must make direct connections between your explanatory statements and your documentation (see the example below). For the statements that also require a demonstration of teaching, you must also make connections between the demonstration and your explanatory statements and documentation. These connections are how you will “prove” to the review panel that you are proficient in the standards for the license. Example of providing connection between explanatory statement and evidence: “There are several principles I use to guide me in selecting reading materials for adult learners and in determining strategies for teaching both reading and writing. One of the most important is to select literature that reflects the diversity (age, racial/ethnic
The explanatory statements are your understanding of the “what,” the “why,” and the “how” of the content of the standard. The evidentiary documentation shows that you know how this particular knowledge is used in context. For evaluation purposes, you must make direct connections between your explanatory statements and your documentation (see the example below). For the statements that also require a demonstration of teaching, you must also make connections between the demonstration and your explanatory statements and documentation. These connections are how you will “prove” to the review panel that you are proficient in the standards for the license. Example of providing connection between explanatory statement and evidence: “There are several principles I use to guide me in selecting reading materials for adult learners and in determining strategies for teaching both reading and writing. One of the most important is to select literature that reflects the diversity (age, racial/ethnic
