Content
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s)
he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and
meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Standard #4: Content Knowledge
Standard #5: Application of Content
The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage
learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic
local and global issues.
This is an example of some of my coursework during my Special Education class I took in the Spring 2026 semester. This assignment goes over adaptability in the classroom and using different learning tools to engage the students in alternative ways. These are also engagement tools that could be used in special education to help students with emotional or behavioral issues.