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Standard 6 / Standard 7 / Standard 8 / Standard 9 / Standard10 **Standard 5 ** The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
 * Teachers know how to manage a classroom. **

Evidence 1: EDT 656 Action Research Paper: Effect of Using Document Cameras In an Elementary Classroom

Rationale 1: I completed my action research as a requirement of my masters program. The research was done using a class of first grade students. Upon the completion of my research I reported my findings to our parent teacher council as requested by my building principal. The overarching question I researched was how the use of a document camera would impact student motivation and participation. The research was done over the course of six weeks and compared two different types of projection devices, a traditional overhead projector and a document camera with an LCD projector. As an educator I was very interested to compare old technology with new technology and see the impact reflected in the form of data. Through my research I learned when a student’s motivation is increased and maintained their ability engage in learning is much easier and my ability to manage whole group instruction is near effortless. The largest impact I noticed through my research was the increase in participation and learning in the lower achieving students. I found these students especially to be more engaged in the lessons and more willing or able to participate when using a document camera versus an overhead projector. It’s amazing the impact color and animation can have on students with learning disabilities.

KSD I understand the foundation of student learning is from the motivation to do so. When a student is fully engaged in their learning and motivated by the activities and tools being used they will become active participants in the learning experience. Therefore, it is crucial for me to indentify what motivates my students as learners and put it into practice through my teaching.
 * 5.K.1 The teacher can use knowledge of human motivation and behavior drawn from the foundational sciences of psychology, anthropology, and sociology to develop strategies for organizing and supporting individual and group work. **

The use of technology as demonstrated through my action research, demonstrates my ability as a teacher to utilize my time and space wisely to produce active and engaging lessons for my students. I was able to identify a tool encourages my students to be productive.
 * 5.S.3 The teacher organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, activities, and attention to provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive tasks. **

Along with student motivation, participation is a true sign of engagement and understanding. I recognize that students need to be motivated and feel safe in order to participate and perform at a high standard.
 * 5.D.2 The teacher understands how participation supports commitment, and is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the classroom. **