Fall 2012 Gen Ed Program Guide(1)
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Here are the key elements of hybrid learning according to the passage: - A significant amount of course learning activity has been moved online, reducing the amount of time spent in the classroom. - Traditional face-to-face instruction is reduced but not eliminated. - It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities. - Technology plays a more important role than just a supporting role to face-to-face instruction. The passage defines hybrid learning, also known as blended learning, as combining both traditional in-person classroom instruction as well as online computer-mediated learning activities. This allows for a reduction in classroom time while still incorporating face-to-face elements.
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What will I learn and how
will I learn it?
Integrative Learning is a learning theory describing a
movement toward integrated lessons helping students
make connections across curricula. This higher education
concept is distinct from the elementary and high school
"integrated curriculum" movement. Integrative Learning
comes in many varieties: connecting skills and knowledge
from multiple sources and experiences; applying skills and
practices in various settings; utilizing diverse and even
contradictory points of view; and, understanding issues
and positions
contextually."Foundations in Education
Part One
Understanding of the physical,
social, emotional, [speech and
language,] and intellectual de-
velopment of children and the
ability to use this understand-
ing. Know the principle devel-
opmental needs of students and
proactive application of learn-
ing theory in practice
Foundations in Education
Part Two
Understanding of the physical,
social, emotional, [speech and
language,] and intellectual de-
velopment of children and the
ability to use this understand-
ing. Understanding the rela-
tionships between curriculum,
assessment, and student need &
growth promotion of experi-
ences [and relating meaningful-
ly to students]
Curriculum and Instruction
Understanding of the principles
of learning; the application of
skills in discipline-specific
methodology; communication
processes; selection and use of
materials, including media and
computers; and selection,
development and use of appro-
priate curricula, methods, etc.
Classroom Management
Understanding and application
of techniques/classroom com-
munity building, interventions
that promote emotional well-
being and teach and maintain
behavioral conduct and skills
consistent with norms of the
environment.in guiding learn-
ing experiences [and relating
meaningfully to students]
Methods of Instruction
Understanding of discipline-
specific methodology;
and evaluation of pupil perfor-
mance; and the relationships
among assessment, instruction,
and monitoring student pro-
gress to include student perfor-
mance measures in grading
practices, the ability to con-
struct and interpret valid assess-
ments using a variety of for-
mats.
Reading and Writing in the
Content Area
Understanding of comprehen-
sion skills in all content areas,
including a repertoire of ques-
tioning strategies, summarizing
and retelling skills, and strate-
gies in literal, interpretive, criti-
cal, and evaluative comprehen-
sion, Understanding the rela-
tionship of effective reading
and writing skills.in guiding
learning experiences.
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Fall 2012 Gen Ed Program Guide(1)
- 1. 1 This Teacher Preparation Program will be a leader in providing an effective route to licensure for teachers in critical shortage areas in the Commonwealth of Virginia. MISSION VISION The VCCS Career Switcher Teacher Preparation Program will provide accessible, effective training to a skilled, multi- talented, and diverse group of individuals so that they will be fully prepared to meet the needs of 21st century classrooms in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In order to provide highly-qualified teacher-leaders to these classrooms and help them stay long-term as exemplary edu- cators, this program will utilize a cohort model to build professional collaboration. This program will provide an integrated theory and practitioner -based model that invites the most effective current educators in Virginia to use their knowledge and experience to train and mentor the next generation of devoted educators. FALL 2012 GENERAL EDUCATION
- 2. 2 Agenda: 8:30-9:00AM – Site Checks and Networking 9:00-9:30AM– Opening: Shoulder Partners/Burning Questions 9:30-10:00 – Instructor Module Infomercials/ Kagan Groups 10:00 – 10:30AM—Program Guide Scavenger Hunt 10:30--11:00AM—Additional Staff Sound Bites/Burning Questions 11:00 – 12:00PM – Writing Workshop/3-2-1 12:00 – 12:30—Working Lunch 12:30—1:00PM—Closing: Shoulder Partners/KWL 1:00 – 3:30 Blackboard Orientation Online Office Hours: /411 Board— Terry Dutcher Resource Guide Scavenger Hunt Activity (Jeopardy Model) ( Answer: Question & Page #: 1. edtech@jtcc.edu 2. Reflective Practice 3. Hybrid Distance Learning 4. Small Group Project 5. Field Placement Journal 6. Midnight, Sundays & Tuesdays 7. Backwards Design 8. Bloom’s Taxonomy 9. Teaching Video 10. APA Style Foundations Classroom Management Curriculum & Instruction Methods Reading in the Content Area Administration 3 Important Elements 2 Important Questions 1 Piece of Advice
- 3. 3 Deb Riley—Lead Instructor for Foundations BIG PICTURE IDEAS A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams
- 4. 4 Table of Contents Mission, Vision, Orientation Agenda 1-2 The Big Picture 3-9 Core Support 10-16 Writing & Assessment APA Style 17-30 Professional Studies Projects 31-44 Rubrics 45-50 Level II & Licensure 51-59 Blackboard Orientation 60-68 In 1987, Donald Schon introduced the con- cept of reflective practice as a critical pro- cess in refining one's artistry or craft in a specific discipline. Schon recommended reflective practice as a way for beginners in a discipline to recognize consonance between their own individual practices and those of successful practitioners. As defined by Schon, reflective practice involves thoughtfully considering one's own experi- ences in applying knowledge to practice while being coached by professionals in the discipline (Schon, 1996). Reflective Practice for Effective Practice PHILOSOPHY This program applies reflective practice in both what we do as a program and what we are training you to do as professionals with putting theory into practice and focuses on two key questions: What is going well, and why? What can be done differently, Networking Activity at Your Site: Regional Advisor—Name and Contact Information: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Name: Something Memorable: Shoulder Partner #1 Shoulder Partner #2 BURNING QUESTIONS YOU ALL HAVE: 1. 2. 3. Engagement = Learning = Motivation
- 5. 5 “The data show for the first time the advantages of having individuals entering from alternate routes,” said Dr. C. Emily Feistritzer, president of the National Center for Education Information, publisher of Teacher Education Reports and the author of the report. “They are more mature, more satisfied with several aspects of teaching, feel competent as teachers and are more likely to remain in teaching than recent college graduates entering teaching.” Rigorous alternative licensure program approved by the Virginia Department of Education Statewide initiative addressing critical shortages in the teaching profession Hybrid workforce training by teacher-leaders for future teacher-leaders From the U.S Department of Education
- 6. 6 What do your instructors expect from you? What do you expect from your EXPECTATIONS Professionalism dictates that you do not take an issue about a student, administrative personnel, or an instructor to the program management without first addressing it with that student, administrative personnel or instructor. It is professional to copy all parties openly on any discourse for any conflict resolution. It is professional to treat all staff members with the same degree of professionalism that you would expect to be treated as a professional in a school. What Your Instructors Expect from You Graduate-level Writing & Engagement Professionalism Integrity Communication What to Expect from Your Instructors Feedback is connected to reflective practice and growth—what is working well and why and what might be done differently and why. Sometimes, instructors will send out a whole group email that provides public feedback to all and is valuable which they expect you to read. In- structors will also inform you, individually, if you receive an “8” or below on an assignment with some feedback as to why this was the case. Instructors will not correct your papers for you. Instructors have some discretion towards accepting revisions. It is acceptable for you to pro- fessionally request additional feedback within a reasonable period of time if you need more so that you can understand your performance. Within each assignment, there is a text box in which the grade and some feedback is provided. Your instructors trust that if you need addi- tional feedback then you will email and request it or request an appointment. You are encouraged to professionally ask questions about an assessment, as necessary and dia- logue with your instructors for clarity, individually. It is not professional to argue a grade or engage in a discussion about a grade unless the instructor who assigned it is openly a part of that discussion.
- 7. 7 http://www.p21.org The instructional design of this program not only engages you as a learner with higher-order thinking and development of innovation skills, but you will learn this model through experience in order to craft it in your own classroom with your own students. How Does Teaching and Learning Work in the 21st Century?
- 8. 8 How Do I Help Students Learn? (Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy)
- 9. 9 Stage 1 – Desired Results Established Goals: Program Knowledge, Assignment Expectations, and Blackboard Technology Application Understandings: Students will understand that… This program meets the requirements for licensure and does so through an alternative pathway. Assignments for writing, projects, and experiences have articulated standards to which they can work towards mastery. Blackboard is the interactive delivery tool which the students engage in a cohort model, not an independent study. Essential Questions: What do you need to do to be successful in this program? What are the expectations for your writing and other assignments? How do you effectively navigate and utilize Blackboard? Students will know… How to use their Orientation Guide to access information and understand expectations and how to navigate Blackboard and use it to meet expectations. How to meet program expectations and engage meaningfully with their peers in a cohort model of adult learning towards licensure. Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence Formative Assessment: Assessments typically carried out during the learning unit in which teacher (or peer) or the learner, provides feedback on a stu- dent's work, and would not necessarily be used for grading purposes. Bell Ringer Scavenger Hunt Activity Small Group Discussion Points/Notable Notes Writing Workshop Discussion Closing Bell: 4 Burning Questions, 3 Important Points, 2 Questions, 1 Con- nection to a Peer Summative Assessment: (Assessments typically used to assign students a grade.) 1. Student Blog Spot (Interview Questions—1st Saturday post (5 point grade) 2. Foundations Writing Assignment #1 and Peer Responses (10 point grade) 3. Completion of Blackboard Assessment Stage 3 – Learning Plan Learning Activities: 1. Bell-ringer to work directly with one or two pairs to review and familiarize with the Orientation Guide 2. Guided Small Group Discussions: A. This Pathway for Alternative Licensure B. This Staff and Reflective Practice C. What Will Make Me an Effective Teacher/Why EducateVA? /Interview Questions 3. Writing Workshop : A. Writing Samples, Rubric and Expectations B. Foundations Assignment #1—Self and Peer Assess 4. Blackboard Orientation Seminar (Computer Lab) How do I Plan Lessons? Note: This is the same template that you will use to develop your own lesson plans in time.
- 10. 10 Mike Bedwell—Lead Instructor for Classroom Management SUPPORT What office is there which involves more re- sponsibility, which requires more qualifica- tions, and which ought, therefore, to be more honorable than teaching? Harriet Martineau
- 11. 11 QUESTIONS??? Answers Instructional Questions Assignments, Modules, Resource Materials, Texts or Grades Assigned Instructors—See Staff List (Next Page) Administrative Questions Application File, Permanent File Licensing Regulations Academic Records Payment/Tuition, Records/Verifications Eileen Hasbrouck ehasbrouck@ccwa.vccs.edu Claudio Fuchs cfuchs@ccwa.vccs.edu Level I Program Questions Jim Gaines jgaines@ccwa.vccs.edu Level II Program Questions Scott Goodman wgoodman@ccwa.vccs.edu Professional Studies Projects Teaching Video/Field Placement Journal, Professional Portfolio Small Group Project Julia Tucker-Lloyd jtucker-lloyd@ccwa.vccs.edu FIELD PLACEMENT Parking/Campus Information Your Regional Advisor: TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ITSE Helpdesk edtech@jtcc.edu Email is an excellent way to contact our staff, but phone contact is welcome as well. For instructors, it is appropriate to email and ask for an appropriate time to have a live discussion in real time if one is necessary. Also, the Helpdesk at John Tyler Community College is wonderful IT sup- port for us and they provide this to us so that you have a one-stop resource for your IT questions and needs. PROGRAM OFFICE MAIN NUMBERS: 804-523-5671 804-523-5670 (FAX)
- 12. 12 The Level I Staff: Foundations I Deb Riley driley@ccwa.vccs.edu Lloyd (Dan) Walker lwalker@ccwa.vccs.edu Barbara Lanzer blanzer@ccwa.vccs.edu David Pluim dpluim@ccwa.vccs.edu Curriculum & Instruction Terry Dutcher tdutcher@ccwa.vccs.edu Dr. Sean Coffron scoffron@ccwa.vccs.edu Dr. Mark Strickler mstrickler@ccwa.vccs.edu Classroom Management Mike Bedwell mbedwell@ccwa.vccs.edu Bruce Jankowitz bjankowitz@ccwa.vccs.edu Roger Green rgreen@ccwa.vccs.edu Foundations 2 Deb Riley driley@ccwa.vccs.edu Dr. Sean Coffron scoffron@ccwa.vccs.edu Barbara Lanzer blanzer@ccwa.vccs.edu Lloyd (Dan) Walker lwalker@ccwa.vccs.edu Methods Math Judy Cosgriff Christa Kellas David Pluim Science Kathy Bowdring Garry Relton Dee Dee Hartog English Mike Bedwell Linda Privette Terri Dutcher Dr. Sean Coffron Foreign Language Dr. Laura Franklin Social Studies (ESOL Prep) Terri Ritchey Geneva Lindner Jim Gaines Reading in the Content Area Bruce Jankowitz bjankowitz@ccwa.vccs.edu Shashi Madan smadan@ccwa.vccs.edu Rebecca Danello rdanello@ccwa.vccs.edu Portfolios Professional Studies Small Group Project—Terry Dutcher, Dr. Sean Coffron Saturday Sessions— Terry Dutcher, Dr. Sean Coffron Teaching Video—Dr. Sean Coffon, Roger Green, Terry Dutcher Field Placement Journals—Dr. Sean Coffron, Roger Green, Terry Dutcher IMPORTANT NOTE: All instructors have both a graduate degree as well as a median level of 20 years public school service. Our staff represents all disciplines of classroom experience as well as administrative experience. Instructors can be emailed inside of Blackboard, but also at their email addresses that follow this pattern: first initial, last name, @ccwa.vccs.edu
- 13. 13 Name of Textbook Author ISBN # 1. Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Assessing and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom (*Curriculum & Instruction/ Foundations) Rick Wormeli 1-57110-424-0 2. Classroom Instruction that Works (*Foundations, Curriculum & Instruction) Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering Jane E. Pollock 0-87120-504-1 3. Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning (*Curriculum & Instruction) Doug Buehl 0872072843 4. Understanding by Design: Professional Development Workbook (*Foundations, Curriculum & Instruction, Methods) Jay McTighe Grant Wiggins 0871208555 5 Fires in the Bathroom: Advice for Teachers from High School Students (*Classroom Management) Kathleen Cush- man 978-1-56584-996-9 6. Fred Jones Tools for Teaching: Discipline, Instruction, Motivation (*Classroom Management) Fredric H. Jones Patrick Jones Jo Lynn and Fred Jones 0965026329 7. Lost at School (*Classroom Management) Ross Greene 1416572279 8. I Read It, but I Don’t Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Learners (*Reading in the Content Area) Cris Tovani 1-57110-089-X 9. Putting it All Together: The Directed Reading Lesson in the Secondary Classroom (*Reading in the Content Area) Gloria A. Neubert 0-205-34384-8 10. Do I Really Have To Teach Reading: Content Comprehension, Grades 6-12(*ReadingintheContent Area) Cris Tovani 1-57110-376-7 Please Note: You will find these books through various internet booksellers and they can be ordered through campus bookstores. You should have ordered them right away, upon receipt of your acceptance let- ter, to ensure delivery in time. Feel free to purchase used cop- ies of these books. Please note the editions of the books re- quired. Ordering a different edition may be more expen- sive, and will cause the as- signments to be “off” as it relates to the required chap- ters, pages, etc. These books may also be used in Level II. Other reading, recommended reading, and resources are provided to you within Blackboard, but these are the required texts for purchase. The Level I Texts:
- 14. 14 Session 1— Aug 11 Orientation & Beginning Foundations Session 2— Sept 8 Foundations and Curriculum & Instruction Session 3— Sept 29 Lesson Planning Seminar & Classroom Management Session 4— Oct 27 Methods Seminars Session 5— Nov 17 Reading & Writing Seminar/ Theory into Practice Seminar Session 6 Capstone Day—Richmond, Virginia (Travel Req.) What is Hybrid Learning? (Blended Learning) In "hybrid" classes, a significant amount of the course learning activity has been moved online, making it possible to reduce the amount of time spent in the classroom. Traditional face-to-face instruction is reduced but not eliminated. The "hybrid" course model is also referred to as "blended." It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly, technology-based materials played a supporting role to face-to-face instruction. Through a blended learning approach, technology will be more important. Foreign Language Only: Special Topics Sem- inar: Language Lesson Demonstration TBD NVCC Manassas See Schedule on next pages See field placement Pages in program guide for more Please Note: Midterm—After 1st 3 modules December 5th—Deadline for submission of Field Placement Journal and Teaching Demon- stration Video and Self Assessment.
- 15. 15 What will I learn and how will I learn it? Integrative Learning is a learning theory describing a movement toward integrated lessons helping students make connections across curricula. This higher education concept is distinct from the elementary and high school "integrated curriculum" movement. Integrative Learning comes in many varieties: connecting skills and knowledge from multiple sources and experiences; applying skills and practices in various settings; utilizing diverse and even contradictory points of view; and, understanding issues and positions contextually."Foundations in Education Part One Understanding of the physical, social, emotional, [speech and language,] and intellectual de- velopment of children and the ability to use this understand- ing. Know the principle devel- opmental needs of students and proactive application of learn- ing theory in practice Foundations in Education Part Two Understanding of the physical, social, emotional, [speech and language,] and intellectual de- velopment of children and the ability to use this understand- ing. Understanding the rela- tionships between curriculum, assessment, and student need & growth promotion of experi- ences [and relating meaningful- ly to students] Curriculum and Instruction Understanding of the principles of learning; the application of skills in discipline-specific methodology; communication processes; selection and use of materials, including media and computers; and selection, development and use of appro- priate curricula, methods, etc. Classroom Management Understanding and application of techniques/classroom com- munity building, interventions that promote emotional well- being and teach and maintain behavioral conduct and skills consistent with norms of the environment.in guiding learn- ing experiences [and relating meaningfully to students] Methods of Instruction Understanding of discipline- specific methodology; and evaluation of pupil perfor- mance; and the relationships among assessment, instruction, and monitoring student pro- gress to include student perfor- mance measures in grading practices, the ability to con- struct and interpret valid assess- ments using a variety of for- mats. Reading and Writing in the Content Area Understanding of comprehen- sion skills in all content areas, including a repertoire of ques- tioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strate- gies in literal, interpretive, criti- cal, and evaluative comprehen- sion, Understanding the rela- tionship of effective reading and writing skills.in guiding learning experiences. Field Placement & Teaching Career
- 16. 16 Foundations Part 1 Classroom Management Curriculum and Instruction Due Dates: Class Meetings Other Professional Assignments 0 Due at Orientation 8/11 3 Peer Response 8/14 August 11 9:00-3:00PM 1 1 Sunday 8/19 3 Peer Response 8/21 1 Sunday 8/19 3 Peer Response 8/21 Last Day to Drop with Re- fund: August 21♥ Review Field Placement Guide and Research Schools 2 2 2 Sun. 8/26 and Tues 8/28 Post Field Placement Requests 3 3 3 Sun. 9/02 and Tues 8/04 Prepare Field Placement Entrance/Interview Pack- et 4 4 4 Sun. 9/09 and Tues 8/11 September 8 9:00 — 3:00 Prepare Field Placement Entrance/Interview Pack- et 5 5 5 Sun. 9/16 and Tues 9/18 Prepare Field Placement Entrance/Interview Pack- et 6 6 6 Sun. 9/23 and Tues 9/25 Review Video-Taping Requirements and Pre- pare Equipment 7 7 7 Sun. 9/30 and Tues 10/02 September 29 9:00 — 3:00 Small Group Project Planning and Communi- cating with Group (SGP) 8 8 8 Sun. 10/07 and Tues 10/09 9 Midterm Due 10/14 Post to Portfolio 1 Foundations Part 2 1 Teaching Methods 1 Reading and Writing in the Content Area Sun. 10/21 and Tues 10/23 Journal, Video, SGP 2 2 2 Sun. 10/28 and Tues 10/30 October 27 9:00 — 3:00 Journal, Video, SGP 3 3 3 Sun. 11/04 and Tues 11/06 Journal, Video, SGP 4 4 4 Sun. 11/11 and Tues 11/13 Journal, Video, SGP 5 5 5 Sun. 11/18 and Tues 11/20 November 17 9:00 — 3:00 Journal, Video, SGP 6 6 6 Sun. 11/25 and Tues 11/27 Journal, Video, SGP 7 7 7 Sun. 12/02 and Tues 12/04 Teaching Portfolio 8 8 8 Sun. 12/09 and Tues 12/11 Teaching Portfolio Prepare Final Assignments Prepare Final Assignments Prepare Final Assignments December 15 9:00 — 3:00 Permanent File, Port- folio, SGP Saturday Posts (30 points) 6 posts x 5 points each Self Video Reflection (10 points) & Peer Video Reflection (10 points) - Dec 5 Field Placement Journal (20 points) - Dec 5 Teaching Portfolio (20 points) —Dec 5 Small Group Project (20 points) - Dec 15
- 17. 17 Bruce Jankowitz—Lead Instructor, Classroom Management WRITING AND ASSESSMENT By learning you will teach; by teaching you will understand. Latin Proverb
- 18. 18 Writing Workshop Interactive Discussion Guide—KNL Chart Any question that does not get answered during Orientation Day can be answered during on-line office hours by posting to the “411 Information Please” discussion board which will be monitored closely until September 29. What I Know—K What I Need to Know—N What I Learned—L 3 posts per week and 3 responses for each post (9peer responses per week) Writing Workshop Tab APA Style Rubric Assessment Instructors & Feedback Writing as a Learning Tool *This is a strategy you can adopt for your own students.
- 19. 19 How will I be assessed and graded? Your work in each of the modules will be assessed using the rubric be- low each week. (If an assignment is worth 10 points, your score will be doubled on this rubric for a score out of 10 points.) You are expected to read all assignments in depth, fully and thoughtfully participate in discussions. You are also expected to respond to one another in a meaningful way (a minimum of three others) as well as to the prompt, and thoroughly complete and submit all assignments on time. You should complete all assignments and discussions no later than the date indicated by the assignment calendar (also found in the Assignments link in Blackboard.) Initial assignments will be due on Sunday evening, and discussions will close out on Tues- day evening. After that time, your assignment and responses will be considered late. Instructors have the discretion to deduct late points or not accept late work at all. You will note overlap within assignments and modules, so feel free to complete and submit the assignments early as you complete them. Assessment Information What is a rubric? A rubric is a scoring tool for subjective assessments. It is a set of crite- ria and standards linked to learning objectives that is used to assess a student's performance on papers, projects, essays, and other assign- ments. Rubrics make grading simpler and more transparent. It allows teachers and students alike to assess criteria which are complex and subjective and also provide ground for self-evaluation, reflection and peer review. It is aimed at accurate and fair assessment, fostering understanding and indi- cating the way to proceed with subsequent learning/teaching. This integration of perfor- mance and feedback is called "ongoing as- sessment." How do I use this to be successful? Your instructors will use this writing rubric to as- sess your writing and you will use it to assess yourself. Each week, your score is assessed directly to this rubric and it serves as feed- back to you for future performance. Read it carefully and refer to it often. Examine the models. Why are timeliness and response to peers included as an equal component to con- tent and form? The nature of this profession relies on careful planning and project man- agement as well as the ability to interact ef- fectively with colleagues. These work habits are critical to success and successful recom- mendation from the program. What is the standard I have to meet to pass? While this is a pass/fail program, you must earn and maintain a minimum of 80% of possible points in each module as indicated on the assessment rubric. Any student who does not have 80% of his/her points at the end of the first nine weeks of the program may be withdrawn from the program by the instructors without consent of the student and with no refund of tuition. Any student who does not have 80% of his/her points after the 2nd 8 weeks will not receive a license and may be asked to repeat the semester. Students will be able to access Grade Book in Blackboard to routinely determine points assigned for each assignment throughout the semester. Instructors have some discretion to allow for some limited opportunities for revision, but this is at an instructor’s discretion and is meant for limited purpos- If there are extenuating circumstances regarding completion of assignments, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor immediately and in advance if possible as well as maintain contact until all assignments are up to date. You may ask for extension on a rare occasion, but you may not assume extensions will be granted and you may not use this repetitively. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE!
- 20. 20 Writing deepens thinking and increases students' engagement with course material. Good writing assignments prompt students to think more deeply about what they're learning. Writing can build our relationship with our students. When students write papers, we get to know them and their thinking better. Writing gives us a window into our students' thinking and learning. Through our students' writing, we can take pleasure in discovering that students see things in course readings or discussion we didn't see; students make connections we ourselves hadn't made. And through our students' writing, we also discover what confuses our students. Admittedly, we're not always eager to discover the gaps in our students' knowledge, but it's our job to expand that knowledge and improve students' thinking. Writing assignments can improve our classroom discussions. By forcing students to keep up with readings, regular writing assignments can prepare students to participate in discussion. Writing assignments provide us with an opportunity to teach students to organize ideas, develop points logically, make explicit connections, elaborate ideas, argue points, and situate an argument in the context of previous research—-all skills valued in higher education. Students remember what they write about—-because writing slows thinking down and requires careful, sustained analysis of a subject. When a student becomes really engaged with a writing assign- ment, she has to make countless choices particular to her paper: how to focus the topic, what to read, what to make the central argument, how to organize ideas, how to marshal evidence, which general Why use writing extensively as a tool for learning? WHY WRITING? What Really Good Writers Do: Organize their thoughts BEFORE they write; use a rubric, if one is provided, and examine writing models to understand expectations. Analyze and support ideas with evidence from the text—DO NOT simply report and summarize. Apply, specifically, what you have learned to your future classroom with actual examples. DO NOT plagiarize and use sources effectively and accurately. Respond fully to the prompt. Edit carefully before submitting for grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity, and effectiveness. Use: Title, effective main idea statement, transitional sentences between paragraphs, facts, examples, links to other courses and curriculum to justi- fy opinion/thesis as needed, effective conclusion...do NOT restate the prompt, but incorporate effectively the prompt content in the content of your response. Use effective outside research as needed to justify opinion/thesis as appropriate, conclusion link back to beginning of paper. Cite sources within body (APA parenthetical citation style). Bibliography at the end for sources used in effective APA style. Use the proper format (Author, Title, Publisher, Year, Website - do not just put a website)
- 21. 21 How to Respond Effectively to Peers: Part II - Foundations – Andragogy vs. Pedagogy Access and read the overview on Andragogy (#1), the article on Knowles’ theory (#2), and the chart on Adult vs. Child Learning (Andragogy vs. Peda- gogy, #3). Respond, substantively, to the questions below. With your essay be sure to include an introduction that hooks the reader and a conclusion that sums up your thoughts, connecting back to your intro. Cite sources utilizing APA style citation. PAST: Think back to your K-12 schooling and describe the teaching strategies utilized. How does this fit in with the information and research presented in the sources above? Explain. PRESENT: Based on the sources above, what are the implications for your adult learning in this fast-paced, hybrid-model, alternative licensure program? How might instructor expectations for the adult student learner differ from those for the adolescent learner? Explain. FUTURE: Realizing that adults benefit tremendously from the strategy of self-reflection, or self-assessment (source #1), how will this impact your potential efforts at future professional development in the classroom and beyond? Explain. *If you need assistance in utilizing effective APA style, you are welcome to use http://www.EasyBib.com - The Free Automatic Bibliography and Cita- tion Maker Do your own writing and post it by the writing deadline (Sundays, usually). Respond by the peer response deadline (Tuesdays, usually) to at least three of your colleagues' postings in one or more of the following ways: Ask a probing question. Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting. Offer and support an opinion. Validate an idea with your own experience. Make a suggestion. Expand on your colleague's posting. Provide additional resources on the topic (s) Challenge both academically and courteously a peer’s thinking. Effective peer responses engage in dialogue and discourse of ideas. Correcting another student’s grammar or punctuation does not advance a discussion. Merely telling a peer, “good job on your post” or simply summarizing does nothing to engage meaningfully or advance a discus- sion. When in doubt, use reflective practice as you read posts from peers: What is working well in this post and why? What might be considered differently and why? “Why” is the most important part. You are not trying to impress with your intellect—you are trying to engage with a peer.
- 22. 22 People never stop learning throughout their lives whether they consciously seek it out or not. As a child, education is driven by someone else - either a parent or a teacher - and the youth doesn’t have much control over the content or method of teaching employed. This style of instruction is known as pedagogy which will evolve as the student ages. Starting in high school, a learner is given a greater opportunity to coordinate their own studies. There isn’t a great deal of self-determination due to the demands of the school’s curriculum but within each subject a student begins to get a chance to pick their own topics for re- search papers and science projects. By the time that person reaches college, they begin to take control of their education and pick their college classes accord- ing to their desired career path. This self-guided education continues into the “real world” where adults choose to learn about specific topics and often assist the educator in determining what the class will discuss during the course of the session. This idea of allowing adults to direct their own education was pio- neered by Malcolm Knowles, a former professor of adult education. He called this “self-directed inquiry” (Carlson, 1989, Professing Adult Education: De- mocracy in Theory section, para. 7) andragogy and felt that “...instructors had to care about learners’ interests rather than what they believed ought to interest learners” (Carlson, 1989, Practicing Adult Education: Democracy in Action section, para. 3). Looking back through my education and into the future of my teaching career, I can see the switch from pedagogy to andragogy and the benefit it will provide in the coming years. Thinking back over my education through grade school and high school, pedagogy dominated the classroom. I was required to attend classes or be penalized, my subjects were provided for me and the teachers dictated what I learned, and I rarely had classes with adolescents of other grade levels (Jackson, 1998). For example, in eleventh-grade American literature class, we were given our reading assignments by the teacher and were restricted to his literary interests and those mandated by the school. We read nothing but what my mother refers to as “dead New England white guys” (Nathaniel Hawthorne is one example). If I hadn’ t been subjected to the dictates of the school, I would have read authors from southern states as well as the Midwest and West Coast. I also would have read contemporary authors as well as those who wrote in centuries past. One exception to this experience was an advanced class for future engineers that brought together both junior and senior classes. In this class we were still subordinate to the teacher and were restricted to his curriculum but once the assign- ment was detailed, we were allowed to create our projects with teacher guidance rather than dictation. We had the freedom to discover on our own instead of having it handed to us. This almost unlimited learning environment helped me greatly once I reached college and was expected to guide my own education. Now that I am an adult with several years of employment under my belt, I have an even greater ability to learn on my own and a greater desire to pursue sub- jects that interest me instead of what someone else wants me to learn. This means that I will be more likely to participate in class discussions and group pro- jects rather than having someone tell me the information and I regurgitate it back. I also know that there will be a looser structure to the alternative licensure program and that the curriculum is very likely to evolve as the needs of the students emerge. Along with the developing curriculum of the class, a variety of teaching styles will be employed by the instructors to ensure that we are engaged in the learning process and not just going along for the ride. Since the pro- gram is a participatory one, the expectations are different from those of a lecture class. A greater amount of participation will be expected of me as will self- motivation and continuous self-assessment. If I find that there is something I am not grasping, I will not hesitate to seek assistance from my fellow classmates as well as the instructor. This style of teaching where there is more task-oriented instruction with a variety of learning styles and self-directed activity (“Andragogy (m. knowles)”, 2012) will help in future development as well as during current educational endeavor. Andragogy will assist in future professional development as I continue to asses my successes and failures in the classroom. There will be times when I real- ize that I have a student whose behavior I can’t moderate, a lesson plan didn’t work as planned, or any number of new problems arise that I don’t know how to handle. When I recognize these areas of deficiency, I will use that knowledge to seek out classes or instructors that can help me fill in the gaps so that I can become a better teacher for my students. In addition, I will seek other sources of help whether it is bibliographies to increase my content knowledge or web- sites to aid in creating more effective lessons in order to continue to learn on my own. I will use self-assessment to continue to learn so that I may be a better teacher for the future generations. Self-assessment and self-determined education is the method of learning for my present and future learning but it hasn’t always been that way. When I first started learning, my education was driven by someone else who decided what I learned when in order to prepare me for the future. Now that I am an adult, I prefer to determine my own style of learning and subject matter. I have gone from pedagogy to andragogy without any real conscious thought. However, whether my learning is self-directed or dictated to me, I never want to stop learning and striving to become a better educa- tor. Writing Sample—Foundations #1
- 23. 23 Self-assessment and self-determined education is the method of learning for my present and future learning but it hasn’t always been that way. When I first started learning, my education was driven by someone else who decided what I learned when in order to prepare me for the future. Now that I am an adult, I prefer to deter- mine my own style of learning and subject matter. I have gone from pedagogy to andragogy without any real conscious thought. However, whether my learning is self- directed or dictated to me, I never want to stop learning and striving to become a better educator. Resources Carlson, R. (2005, May 1). Malcolm knowles: apostle of andragogy. National Louis University. Retrieved January 12, 2012, from http://www.nl.edu/academics/cas/ ace/resources/malclmknowles.cfm Culatta, R. (1989). Andragogy (m. knowles). Instructional Design. Retrieved January 12, 2012, from http://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/andragogy.html Jackson, W. H. (1998). Adult vs child learning. Retrieved January 12, 2012, from http://cybermesa.com/~bjackson/Papers/Androgogy.htm Now Think Like an Assessor: Using the writing rubric provided in previous pages, how would you assess this paper if you were an instructor? How would you score it and why? (Remember, when in doubt, go back to Reflective Practice: What is working well and why? What might be done differently and why?) *This is what your instructors will do...you are not generally assessing anything...you are engaging with your peers as a peer.) Writing Sample Continued... Think Like a Peer: Write an effective peer response back to this student, whose name is Alison. You may work with a partner. Focus on analysis and contin- uing the discussion—not patting on the back or giving empty praise.
- 24. 24 Start here with a 21 minute basic tutorial: http://www.apastyle.org/learn/ tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx APA STYLE General APA Guidelines: Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. APA Citation Basics When using APA format, follow the author-date method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, for example, (Jones, 1998), and a complete reference should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper. If you are referring to an idea from another work but NOT directly quoting the material, or making reference to an entire book, article or other work, you only have to make reference to the author and year of publication and not the page num- ber in your in-text reference. All sources that are cited in the text must appear in the reference list at the end of the paper. In-Text Citation Capitalization, Quotes, and Italics/Underlining Always capitalize proper nouns, including author names and initials: D. Jones. If you refer to the title of a source within your paper, capitalize all words that are four letters long or greater within the title of a source: Permanence and Change. Exceptions apply to short words that are verbs, nouns, pro- nouns, adjectives, and adverbs: Writing New Media, There Is Nothing Left to Lose. (Note: in your References list, only the first word of a title will be capitalized: Writing new media.) When capitalizing titles, capitalize both words in a hyphenated compound word: Natural-Born Cyborgs. Capitalize the first word after a dash or colon: "Defining Film Rhetoric: The Case of Hitchcock's Vertigo." Italicize or underline the titles of longer works such as books, edited collections, movies, television series, documen- taries, or albums: The Closing of the American Mind; The Wizard of Oz; Friends. Put quotation marks around the titles of shorter works such as journal articles, articles from edited collections, television series episodes, and song titles: "Multimedia Narration: Constructing Possible Worlds"; "The One Where Chandler Can't Cry." APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, second printing.
- 25. 25 Short Quotations If you are directly quoting from a work, you will need to include the author, year of publication, and the page number for the reference (preceded by "p."). Introduce the quotation with a signal phrase that includes the author's last name followed by the date of publication in parentheses. If the author is not named in a signal phrase, place the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number in parentheses after the quotation. Long Quotations Place direct quotations longer than 40 words in a free-standing block of typewritten lines, and omit quotation marks. Start the quotation on a new line, in- dented 1/2 inch from the left margin, i.e., in the same place you would begin a new paragraph. Type the entire quotation on the new margin, and indent the first line of any subsequent paragraph within the quotation 1/2 inch from the new margin. Maintain double-spacing throughout. The parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation mark. Summary or Paraphrase If you are paraphrasing an idea from another work, you only have to make reference to the author and year of publication in your in-text reference, but APA guidelines encourage you to also provide the page number (although it is not required.) According to Jones (1998), "Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time" (p. 199). Jones (1998) found "students often had difficulty using APA style" (p. 199); what implications does this have for teachers? She stated, "Students often had difficulty using APA style" (Jones, 1998, p. 199), but she did not offer an explanation as to why. Jones's (1998) study found the following: Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time citing sources. This difficulty could be attributed to the fact that many students failed to purchase a style manual or to ask their teacher for help. (p. 199) According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners. APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).
- 26. 26 APA style has a series of important rules on using author names as part of the author-date system. There are additional rules for citing indirect sources, elec- tronic sources, and sources without page numbers. Citing an Author or Authors A Work by Two Authors: Name both authors in the signal phrase or in the parentheses each time you cite the work. Use the word "and" between the au- thors' names within the text and use the ampersand in the parentheses. A Work by Three to Five Authors: List all the authors in the signal phrase or in parentheses the first time you cite the source. In subsequent citations, only use the first author's last name followed by "et al." in the signal phrase or in parentheses. Six or More Authors: Use the first author's name followed by et al. in the signal phrase or in parentheses. Note: Never use the page numbers of Web pages you print out; different computers print Web pages with different pagination. Research by Wegener and Petty (1994) supports... (Wegener & Petty, 1994) (Kernis, Cornell, Sun, Berry, & Harlow, 1993) (Kernis et al., 1993) In et al., et should not be followed by a period. Harris et al. (2001) argued... (Harris et al., 2001)
- 27. 27 Unknown Author: If the work does not have an author, cite the source by its title in the signal phrase or use the first word or two in the parentheses. Titles of books and reports are italicized or underlined; titles of articles, chapters, and web pages are in quotation marks. Note: In the rare case the "Anonymous" is used for the author, treat it as the author's name (Anonymous, 2001). In the reference list, use the name Anonymous as the author. Organization as an Author: If the author is an organization or a government agency, mention the organization in the signal phrase or in the parenthetical cita- tion the first time you cite the source. If the organization has a well-known abbreviation, include the abbreviation in brackets the first time the source is cited and then use only the abbreviation in later citations. Two or More Works in the Same Parentheses: When your parenthetical citation includes two or more works, order them the same way they appear in the reference list, separated by a semi-colon. Authors With the Same Last Name: To prevent confusion, use first initials with the last names. A similar study was done of students learning to format research papers ("Using APA," 2001). According to the American Psychological Association (2000),... First citation: (Mothers Against Drunk Driving [MADD], 2000) Second citation: (MADD, 2000) (Berndt, 2002; Harlow, 1983) (E. Johnson, 2001; L. Johnson, 1998)
- 28. 28 Two or More Works by the Same Author in the Same Year: If you have two sources by the same author in the same year, use lower-case letters (a, b, c) with the year to order the entries in the reference list. Use the lower-case letters with the year in the in-text citation. Introductions, Prefaces, Forewords, and Afterwords: When citing an Introduction, Preface, Foreword, or Afterwords in-text, cite the appropriate author and year as usual. Personal Communication: For interviews, letters, e-mails, and other person-to-person communication, cite the communicators name, the fact that it was per- sonal communication, and the date of the communication. Do not include personal communication in the reference list. Citing Indirect Sources If you use a source that was cited in another source, name the original source in your signal phrase. List the secondary source in your reference list and include the secondary source in the parentheses. Note: When citing material in parentheses, set off the citation with a comma, as above. Also, try to locate the original material and cite the original source. Research by Berndt (1981a) illustrated that... (Funk & Kolln, 1992) (E. Robbins, personal communication, January 4, 2001). A. P. Smith also claimed that many of her students had difficulties with APA style (personal communication, November 3, 2002). Johnson argued that...(as cited in Smith, 2003, p. 102).
- 29. 29 Electronic Sources If possible, cite an electronic document the same as any other document by using the author-date style. Unknown Author and Unknown Date: If no author or date is given, use the title in your signal phrase or the first word or two of the title in the parentheses and use the abbreviation "n.d." (for "no date"). Sources Without Page Numbers When an electronic source lacks page numbers, you should try to include information that will help readers find the passage being cited. When an electronic document has numbered paragraphs, use the abbreviation "para." followed by the paragraph number (Hall, 2001, para. 5). If the paragraphs are not numbered and the document includes headings, provide the appropriate heading and specify the paragraph under that heading. Note that in some electronic sources, like Web pages, people can use the Find function in their browser to locate any passages you cite. Kenneth (2000) explained... Another study of students and research decisions discovered that students succeeded with tutoring ("Tutoring and APA," n.d.). According to Smith (1997), ... (Mind over Matter section, para. 6).
- 30. 30 Your reference list should appear at the end of your paper. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Each source you cite in the paper must appear in your reference list; likewise, each entry in the reference list must be cited in your text. Your references should begin on a new page separate from the text of the essay; label this page "References" centered at the top of the page (do NOT bold, underline, or use quotation marks for the title). All text should be double-spaced just like the rest of your essay. Basic Rules All lines after the first line of each entry in your reference list should be indented one-half inch from the left margin. This is called hanging indentation. Authors' names are inverted (last name first); give the last name and initials for all authors of a particular work for up to and including seven authors. If the work has more than seven authors, list the first six authors and then use ellipses after the sixth author's name. After the ellipses, list the last author's name of the work. Reference list entries should be alphabetized by the last name of the first author of each work. If you have more than one article by the same author, single-author references or multiple-author references with the exact same authors in the exact same order are listed in order by the year of publication, starting with the earliest. Capitalize all major words in journal titles. When referring to books, chapters, articles, or Web pages, capitalize only the first letter of the first word of a title and subtitle, the first word after a colon or a dash in the title, and proper nouns. Do not capitalize the first letter of the second word in a hyphenated compound word. Italicize titles of longer works such as books and journals. Do not italicize, underline, or put quotes around the titles of shorter works such as journal articles or essays in edited collections. Please note: While the APA manual provides many examples of how to cite common types of sources, it does not provide rules on how to cite all types of sources. Therefore, if you have a source that APA does not include, APA suggests that you find the example that is most similar to your source and use that format. For more infor- mation, see page 193 of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, sixth edition. APA STYLE THE REFERENCE LIST There is a PowerPoint Presentation located in Blackboard under “Resources” if you need further ref- erence on these guidelines in addi- tion to the on-line tutorial noted on page 25 of this document. There are also electronic resources available to you to help you do cita- tions correctly electronically as you go. Microsoft Word has a feature you can enable to do citations. There is also, “Easybib.com” which offers service for a nominal charge. If you are a Firefox web-browser user, you can utilize Zotera for free as well. Other students may be able to offer other options as well, so network!
- 31. 31 Terry Dutcher—Lead Instructor, Curriculum and Instruction & Professional Projects PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Education is the mother of leadership. Wendell L. Willkie
- 32. 32 Socrates as Teacher Theory into Practice Collaborative Small Group Project “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.” (Yogi Berra) “He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.” (Leonardo da Vinci) Augustus as Magistrate Grade Level: Graduate Subject: Pedagogy into Practice/Collaborative Practice Prepared by: Educate VA Instructors Presentation Due Date: Capstone Day Historical Connection: The ancient Greeks contributed much to world civilization, including some of our foremost thinkers and philosophers. As a people, picture the Greeks as individualistic, carefree, speculative, and theoretical. The Greeks, it has been said, fathered the Romans who we can picture in turn as ordered, disciplined, and committed to determining application and real-world practice. In the spirit of the ancients, your group will serve as an educational curricular blender, getting the most and best from both theory and applied practice across disciplines. Additionally, while building the skill individually to stay current with the latest research as it informs your practice, collaboratively you will also learn the process of effective collaborative instruction and learning by experiencing it directly. So, go Greek, do it on the road to Rome—and realize that good theory and practice aren't built in a day. Why the removal of technol- ogy as a tool for your presentation? Almost every other element of this program demonstrates this competency. This project focuses on the interpersonal na- ture of teaching as a profession—the ability to work collaboratively and the ability to engage students effectively and interactively. Overview and Purpose/Objectives: ______Have I been assigned to a interdisciplinary campus site team of 3-5 students to develop a final collaborative project. ______Is everyone clear in the group that we are to develop from the ground up by taking a theory, researching it and demonstrating its real-world classroom application to peers and instructors on Capstone Day? ______Is everyone clear that the group will have individual expectations/reflections as well as team debriefing at teach stage of the way? ______Is everyone in the group clear on the objectives? Future educators will experience working in collaborative groups to understand theory and practice for collaborative learning and utilize best practices in collaborative/cooperative learning without reliance on technology. Future educators will engage in effective self assessment, peer assessment, instructor assessment, and using assessment as feed- back for learning and improved practice. (*Project Requirements Continued—next page with Assessment Rubric)
- 33. 33 Project Requirements: Interactive Teacher-Centered Presentation Portion ______Is our group prepared to present interactively the most pertinent research on the topic we have selected? (5-7 minutes of teacher- centered presentation time that does NOT use technology.) ______Has our group rehearsed this portion? Are we “team teaching” or “turn teaching”? Interactive Student-Centered Presentation Portion _____Has our group applied the theoretical principals of our topic for actual practical classroom application? _____Are we prepared to engage the audience in an active, meaningful way that involves purposeful learning and participation in a mini- lesson format? (7-10 minutes) Do we have a visual aid that is not technology-based? _____Is our approach adaptable for any discipline area? Has our group rehearsed this portion? Are we “team teaching” or “turn teaching”? Post Lesson Debriefing _____ Is our group prepared to respond academically to questions posed by our instructors and our peers? Are we prepared as well to dis- cuss 2 significant questions we pose that resulted from our research process regarding our topic for our audience? _____Has our group rehearsed this portion? Are we “team teaching” or “turn teaching”? _____Have we developed an effective annotated bibliography our audience can access following our presentation that contains 7-10 relevant and current sources of information outside of those made available through the program? Did we provide this to our audience and post it? Assessment: Self, Peer, Instructor ______Is each member of the group able to provide effective self-assessment of their individual contributions to promote effective future practice? Can the group self-assess their performance as a whole effectively? ______Is the group able to use effective peer feedback to promote effective future practice? Is the group able to offer effective peer feed- back to other groups? ______Is the group able to use effective instructor feedback to promote effective future practice? ———Is the group able to develop a theory about how effective collaboration works and a management plan for how they will use collabora- tion in the classroom?
- 34. 34 How should you choose? It is recommended that you choose a school that is geo-graphically convenient and, if possible, one with which you have little to no recent experience, i.e. children attending, served as a volunteer, etc. A completely new school environment allows you a more full and balanced look at the entire school environment. The process goes like this: You will work with your Regional Advisor to obtain a placement based on your request. You will be provid- ed a contact person at the school. Your first contact will be with the teacher him/herself or with the principal or the principal’s de- signee. You should make contact as quickly as possible when you receive the information and work out a schedule with your super- vising teacher that will accommodate his/her schedule and yours. Your advisor will make every effort to place you at your choice school, but that is not always possible. If you are currently teaching in a school division, or if you are in a long term substitute position (6 weeks or more), you will complete your field placement in that position. You will be required to observe other teachers who are teaching in your endorsement area as a part of your requirements. Field Placement Request Name:_______________________________Date:___________Regional Advisor:_____________________ 1. Your preferred school division: ___________________________________________ Preferred School: 2. Your 2nd choice school division: ___________________________________________ Preferred School: 3. Your 3rd choice school division: ___________________________________________ Preferred School: 4. Your teaching endorsement area (s) for this program (Middle School Science, Secondary Math, etc.) ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ( ) Check here if you are currently teaching as a long-term substitute, and we will coordinate with that commitment in mind. You will be submitting this field placement request electronically by the second week of the program on a Blackboard discussion board. Your program management will pro- vide this to your regional advisor for you. At that point, the regional advisor will part- ner with you and the school division to get a placement. You MUST work through your regional advisor for this.
- 35. 35 FIELD PLACEMENT JOURNAL GUIDELINES A Field Placement Journal describing your experiences is required. You should use the Field Placement Time Sheet to record the date and times of each visit and write a brief sum- mary of the activities completed. Your time sheet will be turned in at the end of your required minimum 40 hours along with your journal. In addition, you should turn in the Checklist of Re- quired Field Placement Activities with an indication of which activities you chose to complete. Your journal should be limited to 10 pages, and should include the following items: SCHOOL AT WHICH YOU COMPLETED YOUR FIELD PLACEMENT. SUBJECT(S) AND GRADE LEVEL(S) BEING TAUGHT. PARTICULAR CONCEPTS BEING TAUGHT – HOW THE S.OL.s WERE BEING ADDRESSED. TEACHING METHOD(S) EMPLOYED: Describe the teaching methods employed by your supervising teacher. These may include an audio/visual presentation, a group exercise or activity, an interactive assignment, board work by students, guest speakers, projects, and/or reports. It is especially important that you learn to identify and understand the various learning methodologies employed by your supervising teacher and why they were used. It is also important to provide some comment (in your journal) on the effectiveness of the learning methodologies used and how the students responded to them. Evaluation of the effective- ness of the learning strategies will help you determine how useful they will be in your own classroom one day. In what ways are the SOLs being reinforced? OBSERVATIONS AND REFLECTIONS: Reflect thoughtfully on the classroom experience and make a note of your observations and reflections every time you are in the classroom. THIS IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS. These observations should consist of: Your perception of student behaviors and responses to classroom activities, interaction with the teacher and other students, and student interest exhibited during the learning experience. Your perception of classroom management and student discipline imposed by the teacher. Include your observations about the methods your supervising teacher employs to maintain classroom order, the disciplinary methods used by the teacher and the types of offenses (if any) that students commit. Your perception of the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional program being presented by the teacher. Focus on learning strategies and methodologies being used by the teacher and how effective these activities are. Your perception of the classroom environment and surroundings. What type of atmosphere does the classroom present? Is the classroom formal and structured, or is it informal and non-structured? What do the bulletin boards say? What types of things are used to catch student attention while they are in the room? Your perception of the school as a whole and of the teachers, administration, and support staff. A BRIEF PARAGRAPH ABOUT EACH OF THE FIVE ACTIVITIES YOU HAVE CHOSEN FROM THE CHECKLIST. YOUR ROLE IN THE FIELD PLACEMENT: How will you apply what you have learned? REMINDER: You are an observer in the classroom and an assistant to your supervising teacher. Criticism belongs in your journal only. Remember: No teachers teach the same, act the same or discipline in the same manner. You should focus on the effectiveness of the teaching and its impact on the instructional program. You will learn to temper your criticism with professional insight when you discover the many complex roles teachers must assume during the 180 school days each year. Use every classroom experience to help you think about what goes into the making of a good teacher, and how you will become one! Most importantly, ENJOY your field placement!
- 36. 36 In addition to the required activities, students should choose a minimum of five of the following specific re- quirements to participate in during field placement. Please check off the activities you have participated in and return this with your journal. _____Observe in an art/music/physical education class or in the computer lab. Explain how these resource activities become part of an integrated curriculum in your classroom. _____ Observe the students in the lunchroom or during bus duty. Explain how safety is maintained and the responsibilities that the teachers are expected to assume. _____ Formulate at least five questions to help you understand the roles and responsibilities of teachers and interview someone from guidance or administrative personnel. _____ Examine a blank IEP, then explain the major components and tell what responsibilities teachers have in implementation. You may want to interview a special education teacher for this requirement. _____ Observe a Child Study or IEP meeting. Discuss the general educator’s role in the meeting. _____ Attend a parent conference with your cooperating teacher. Discuss the interaction you observed. Did the conference impact student be- havior? _____ Attend an extra-curricular activity at the school in which students in your class are involved. Compare the differences in your students in class and at the event. _____ Attend either a grade level meeting, a faculty meeting, a PTA meeting or a school board meeting. Identify the critical issues and give your reaction as to how they were handled. _____ Tutor individuals or small groups, using activities and materials prepared with the assistance of the cooperating teacher and under his/her supervision. Give your reaction as to your effectiveness as a tutor and the success of the student (s). _____ During a lesson, observe student behavior in the following manner: How are rules established and/or made clear to the students? What off -task behavior was corrected by the teacher? How was the behavior corrected and what observable effects did the correction have? What things does the teacher do to increase the amount of on-task behavior? In what ways are you comfortable with the behavior management system in place in the classroom? Describe any behavior management systems in use in the classroom. _____ Discuss potentially dangerous situations with your cooperating teacher (weather emergencies, student aggression, school intruder, weap- ons, medical issues, etc.). What kind of prevention and/or intervention strategies are in place? ______What suggestions did your cooperating teacher offer you concerning how to handle threatening situations? (Study the school’s written Crisis Management Plan. Based upon your review, explain the role of the teacher in a potentially dangerous situation. ______Observe a co-taught classroom. You will be required to keep a timesheet and submit that with your field placement journal as well.
- 37. 37 General Responsibilities Responsibilities to Your Supervising Teacher Responsibilities to the Students You are expected to follow all of the rules and regulations of the individual school. Ac- quaint yourself with the school calendar and plan your schedule around it. Take a tour of the school to find the restrooms, cafeteria, library, etc. Find out the daily school schedule: when school opens, the time students re- port, the bus schedules, lunch periods, closing time, etc. Write down your supervising teacher's name, address, and phone number. Learn the names of the principal, her/his secretary, and other staff members. If you are unable to be at school at your pre-arranged time, call the school office and leave a message for your supervising teacher BE- FORE classes begin in the morning. Be prompt--When classes convene, you should be in the room waiting for the teacher to proceed with the les-son. Keep in mind that you are a very important per- son to the students and the teacher in your class-room and you need to have con- sistent and prompt attend- ance. Allow the teacher to define the duties and re- sponsibilities that are expected of you. Be professional in your interaction with the supervising teacher. You should be respectful, courteous, resourceful, responsible, and trust- worthy. Avoid offering advice or opinions. Re- frain from judgments about students or other teachers. Learn to set aside your personal issues as soon as you enter the school--this is very diffi- cult to do sometimes. Being able to set aside your own problems and deal with the class- room effectively is an expected part of teach- ing. Be consistent in all your behaviors and inter- actions. Teaching demands that you be posi- tive, affirming, and in control. Avoid situations and circumstances that pro- mote gossip, controversy, or dissent. Do not allow yourself to become involved in circum- stances or situations related to student is- sues, teacher concerns, or the school's ad- ministration. Learn the names of the students as quickly as possible. If you have trouble with names, develop a seating chart. You should never touch a student or the student's possessions. Use your own judgment, but exer- cise care. You should be positive, firm, friendly, and support- ive in working with students, but most important is CONSISTENCY. You will discover that students will respond to you in a different way than they do to their teacher. This difference will sometimes allow you to suc- ceed with them in ways the classroom teacher may not have been able. Encouragement and praise are POWERFUL TOOLS used by successful teachers. Some stu- dents have negative attitudes about learning and school. Some students may be unreceptive no matter what you do. Academic achievement can be bolstered substan- tially if you encourage students as they strive to learn. Professionalism: Don’t say anything about another pro- fessional that you can’t say to them. Treat your students professionally—as well as your colleagues.
- 38. 38 Students will look to you as an exam- ple. Use proper grammar when speaking. Of course, swearing and excessive slang are not appropriate at any time. You are expected to exhibit professional dress and conduct. (Remember simple things, like no gum, eating only if you’re there at lunchtime, no personal phone calls, etc.) While in the school setting, you rep- resent yourself, your instructors, and the VCCS Career Switcher Program. You are an "ambassador" in a sense, and your behavior should reflect this. Your behavior in the sponsoring school will be a reflection of your ca- pabilities as a future teacher. You will discover that the example you set and maintain will be the model that students will respect and teachers will admire. Acknowledgement: The above infor- mation was developed in part by the Teacher Education program at Chan- dler-Gilbert Community College and presented at the National Associa- tion of Community College Teacher Education Program (NACCTEP) con- ference, February, 2004. Develop initiative. Volunteer your assistance by developing bulle- tin boards, working with students who are hav- ing specific problems, developing supplemen- tary learning strategies, planning activities for instructional enrichment, etc. In short, volunteer to do something that allows the teacher to focus on teaching and not on tasks where you could take charge. Remember—do not expect your supervising teacher to lead you through the placement. Look for opportunities to volunteer assistance and support to both teachers and students. Confidentiality is essential if your supervising teacher is to gain respect for you and trust in you as a colleague. Confidentiality is essential. Refrain from discussing a student's personality, prob- lems, learning difficulties, or behaviors outside of the placement site. The same holds true for the teaching professionals with whom you come in contact at your placement site. Any problems relating to the students must be reported to the teacher. If a disturbance occurs outside of the classroom, find a teacher or the principal to quell it. Do not attempt to break up fights or physically intervene. Some students may want to confide in you about issues or problems in their lives. If they do, listen and offer whatev- er advice you consider reasonable or refer them to the guidance office. Do not confide in students. You are encouraged to join the Student Virginia Education Association. This stu- dent organization is part of the Virginia Education Association—the professional organization for teachers in Virginia. Your membership will afford you liability protection during your internship should you need it. In addition, VEA newsletters and magazines will keep you abreast of current trends and issues related to pub- lic school education and the teaching profession.
- 39. 39 Name of Student: __________________________________________ Supervising Teacher: __________________________________________ School/School District __________________________________________ Please rate the intern assigned to you according to the following scale: 4 = Area of Strength 3 = Area of Proficiency 2 = Target for Growth 1 = Unsatisfactory NA = Not Applicable/Not Observed 1. Instructional Skills—Organization and delivery of instruction. (Indicators: effectively design lesson plans, engage students actively in a vari- ety of activities, provide formative assessment/effective response to students, make adjustments to lesson plan as needed, differentiation. Please circle all indicators that apply to this student.) Rating: ____Comment: 2. Assessment Skills— Evaluation and providing feedback that encourages student progress, measures student achievement, and adjusts teaching where necessary. (Indicators: responses to students, identifies areas of strength and areas of development in lesson plan and engagement of stu- dents, demonstrates working knowledge of summative and formative assessment as well as differentiation, understands data-driven decision making. Please circle all indicators that apply to this student.) Rating: ____Comment: 3. Management Skills—Creation of an organized and positive learning environment that includes lesson design that supports active engagement of learners. (Indicators: initiative/resourcefulness, enthusiasm/engagement, understanding of children/students, knowledge of subject, effective- ness of assistance to others, ability to stimulate student interest and respond to student issues, ability to manage and adjust learning plan as need- ed, ability to diffuse student conflict/disruption, redirect, promote positive classroom environment, manage time effectively) Rating: ____Comment: 4. Professionalism—Demonstration of a commitment to professional ethics and growth in order to improve individual competence and skills consistent with division and professional standards. (Indicators: attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and dress, confidentiality, attitude, use of English language, cooperation, dependability, response to teachers, and reflective practice/self-assessment) Rating: ____Comment: Additional comments are welcome! Please use the back of this sheet as needed or attach a separate sheet as needed. If you have any questions, please contact the director at the phone number or email provided below. Upon completion, please fax, mail or email a copy of this evaluation to the following address: Julia Tucker-Lloyd, Director 1651 East Parham Road Richmond VA 23228 804-523-5669 804-523-5670(FAX) jtucker-lloyd@ccwa.vccs.edu Field Placement EVALUATION
- 40. 40 Dear Supervising Teacher: Thank you for working with a student intern from the VCCS Career Switcher Program. Our Career Switchers have been placed in school divisions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to derive a quality experience in the classroom throughout their Career Switcher professional studies. This experience is a requirement resulting from enrollment in the VCCS Career Switcher program. Switchers are required to complete a minimum of forty (40) hours in the classroom under your direction, assisting you and offering instructional assistance to individual students and small groups of stu- dents. They also have a checklist of activities in which we hope they will be afforded the opportunity to participate. Please complete the attached evaluation form and discuss your feedback with your switcher. We hope that this en- tire field placement activity and evaluation is a real growth experience for our students. You may give your complet- ed evaluation to the switcher or send it directly to me. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems relating to your career switcher, please call me at 804-523-5668 or send me an email at jtucker-lloyd@ccwa.vccs.edu. This is a critical part of the Level I training experience that prepares this candidate for their continued training in the Level II training experience. This Level II experience, in turn, prepares them in the field to be an effective teacher in the Commonwealth through this state- approved route to licensure. Thank you very much for assisting us with this placement activity. Sincerely, Julia Tucker-Lloyd, Director EducateVA.com 1651East Parham Road Richmond, VA 23228 804-523-5671 FAX 804-523-5670 www.educateva.com "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of becoming." -- Goethe jtucker-lloyd@ccwa.vccs.edu
- 41. 41 The Process: Please note: Specific directions for how to use Google Docs will be posted in “Teaching Video” link (and we will review these during the 3rd Saturday session.) IMPORTANT: Prior to the filming of your video, you must make sure you have one of the following ports on your camcorder – USB or FireWire. Otherwise, you will NOT be able to convert your video to Windows Movie Maker and you would have to film your video again. Instructions for converting and uploading your video are contained in this folder. Also IMPORTANT: Although most of you have Windows Movie Maker on your computers, the software is available for free download at http:// www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx. Reflective Practice in Action Teaching Video
- 42. 42 As a requirement for the program you will video a lesson that you are delivering during your field placement. This is to be of you actively en- gaged in instructional delivery in a whole group or small group setting. This may be from a lesson plan you have developed and had approved by your cooperating teacher, or from a lesson plan your cooperating teacher has developed. Your students should also be actively engaged in the lesson – not just listening to a lecture! The lesson should include: focus (activating prior knowledge, connecting to students' lives, or some other way to 'hook' your students), lesson delivery closure some informal assessment of student engagement/performance Securing a recording device is the responsibility of the career switcher. Most school libraries have video equipment, but check to see if it will convert to WMV. Securing permission from your cooperating teacher to videotape is your responsibility and must be discussed with the cooperating teacher at the beginning of the placement. Any administrative issues pertinent to your school (permission slips for students, etc) must be addressed by you. After completion of the video, you will write a self evaluation of your teaching performance using the prompts in the Videotape Self- Evaluation guidelines. Videotapes and written evaluations are to be submitted as soon as completed or no later than December 5th! REMINDER: Be sure and check with your field placement cooperating teacher to ensure that you are in compliance with all school policies and procedures. We should not see students’ faces, nor should there be any last names used or any other iden- tifying information about students revealed. These videos will not be used for any purpose other than this one. Reflective Practice in Action Teaching Video
- 43. 43 Learning to self evaluate is an important step towards be- coming a reflective and effec- tive teacher. Reflection on the videotape using the questions below will reveal some exciting things about personal strengths and talents for teaching, while other aspects will identify areas of needed improvement. One of the advantages of videotaping is the opportunity to accomplish reflection necessary for profes- sional growth. You may be the best judge of your own strengths and weaknesses in teaching! Using the questions below, comment on each aspect of your teaching based on the video referring to specific details from the video: 1. Did student/teacher interactions create an environment conducive to learning and maximize the use of instructional time? 2. Were the lesson objectives clearly presented and appropriate for the students? 3. In what ways were the instructional strategies I chose effective or ineffective? 4. Did I model interest in learning and motivation to learn? 5. Were all of the students actively/intellectually engaged in learning? 6. What questioning techniques did I use to stimulate curiosity, encourage higher order thinking and problem solving, and reinforce learning? 7. Was there an opportunity for measuring student success? 8. What personal habits did I display that may be a distraction to student learning? 9. What was the ratio of “teacher talk” to “student talk”? 10. What do I see as strengths in the lesson? What revisions will I make the next time I teach this lesson? (Note: The purpose of this assessment is not to convince an audience that you are an effective teacher based on the evidence on vid- eo. This is a clinical experience with another class and is not the same as your own. The purpose of this assessment is to help you Peer & Self Assessment Teaching Video
- 44. 44 Learning Environment Expectations: Punctuality – Respect schedules, arrive/depart on time, and notify others when changes are necessary. Courtesy - Assist others, acknowledge the presence of others, and be con- siderate of others while they work, study or speak. Distractions – Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices in class, labs, libraries, and meetings. Consideration – Keep your college areas clean, orderly, and ready for use by others. Accountability – Take credit only for work that is yours. Make yourself accountable for the information you release. Participation – Help everyone feel welcome to participate and freely ex- change ideas without interruption. Preparation – Come prepared and focus solely on the business at hand. Privacy – Keep confidential discussions in private spaces. Professionalism – Model and develop behavior that will foster success in the workplace. Privacy - Keep confidential discussions in private places. Respect – Respect all backgrounds, cultures, and contributions. Responsibility – Acknowledge errors and express willingness to correct them. Statement of Student Rights This statement of rights and responsibilities is designed to clarify those rights, which the student may expect to enjoy as a member of the student body of a community college and the obligations which admission to the college places upon the student. The submission of an application for admission to a commu- nity college represents a voluntary decision on the part of the prospective student to participate in the programs offered by the institution pursuant to the policies, rules, and regulations of the community colleges and rules and regulations of the State Board of Community Colleges. In turn, college approval of that application represents the extension of a privilege to join the college community and to remain a part of it so long as the student meets the required academic and behavior standards of the college system. Each individual student is guaranteed the privileges of exer- cising his/her rights without fear or prejudice. Such rights include the following: • Students are free to pursue their educational goals; appro- priate opportunities for learning in the classroom and on the campus shall be provided by the college or curricula offered by the college. • No disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon any student without due process. • Free inquiry, expression, and assembly are guaranteed to all students provided their actions do not interfere with the rights of others or the effective operation of the institution. • Academic evaluation of student performance shall be nei- ther arbitrary nor capricious. • The college and members of the college community have the right to expect safety, protection of property and the conti- nuity of the educational process. • Upon written request to the Director of Admissions and Rec- ords, a student will be permitted to inspect and review his/her permanent educational record within forty-five (45) days fol- lowing the date on which the request
- 45. 45 Dr. Sean Coffron—Lead Instructor, Professional Projects & Curriculum and Instruction RUBRICS Education is the mother of leadership. Wendell L. Willkie
- 46. 46 Writing Assignment Criteria Does Not Meet Graduate Writing Standards (0-2 points or 0-4points) Meets Limited Standards for Graduate Writing (3 points or 6 points) Meets Standards (4 points or 8 points) Meets Standards With Strength (4.5 points or 9 points) Meets Standards with Distinction (5 points or 10 points ) Content: Response Quality No evidence present of having read as- signed readings. Based on personal opinion or limited reporting of loosely connected facts. Minimal, needs work to establish clarity of ideas and more engagement with con- tent. Low level of under- standing/limited analy- sis demonstrated of issues discussed. Largely informational in nature with some higher-order thinking towards analysis, eval- uation, or creative thinking. Repeats basic correct information but does not link ideas to the primary sources nor provide critical analy- sis of evidence. Exhibits good insights and/ or understanding, argues using relevant evidence: Relates the issue to prior material, offers comparisons or relates course material to practice and/or to another class/module. Demonstrates significant higher-order thinking. Shows critical and/or creative thinking and knowledge of all required readings. Poses provocative interpretation that extends to make a critical (evaluative) analysis, contributes new information and insights, links ideas presented directly to primary sources and other evidence. Applies material. Demonstrates remarkable higher-order thinking. Form: Grammar /Mechanics & Academic Citations Not written in a professional format: contains multiple grammar, punctuation or spelling errors Does not use citations or accurate APA style. Written in professional format; however, grammar/mechanics errors are still present and distracting. Cita- tions are limited or inaccurate and may be inconsistent in using APA style. Written in professional format with no gram- mar and mechanics issues. May have one or two incomplete documentation/ references, but minor and limited in nature. APA style is con- sistent, and there are satisfactory citations. Professional presentation with subheadings and form that fits content, error-free correct grammar/mechanics and spelling. Solid docu- mentation of effective refer- ences are present and used well. Professional presentation with sub- headings, and form that really high- lights the content exceptionally well. Exceptional use of effective references to all readings and other primary sources. Exemplary documentation of references is pre- sent. Professionalism: Timeliness and Thoughtful Peer Response to Classmates Did not respond to three colleagues. Did not respond on time. Substantial missing components such as incomplete response to entire prompt. Did not meet dead- lines for peer respons- es, but did meet dead- line for initial post/vice -versa. Did not re- spond to colleagues in a meaningful way or responded in a limited way. Met post and peer response deadlines and shows some insight in peer responses. Demonstrates analysis, evaluation, or creation of new questions in a meaningful way. Met deadline with some notable degree of insight; responded in a meaningful way. Demonstrates strong analy- sis, evaluation, or creation of new questions in a meaning- ful way. Met stated deadlines; responded to at least three colleagues in a meaningful way that furthered the discourse or ideas remarkably and in a creative fashion that demonstrates attention to detail and strong analytical skills as well as reflective practice. Writing Assignment Rubric
- 47. 47 Classroom Management Effective Use of Video/Film/Visual Media Effective Use of Music/Auditory Media Motivation 1st Day or Week of School PAT Communicating with Parents/Community Effectively Managing Assessment Managing Grading Effective Collaborative Grouping Effective Classroom Design Curriculum & Instruction Socratic Seminar/effective student discussion Effective Use of PowerPoint/presentation software Interactive Note-Taking Using a Portfolio for Assessment Student-Generated Assessments Using the Web—Beyond Research Handling Homework Effectively Developing Effective Traditional Assessments Developing Effective Alternative Assessments Performance Assessments Reading and Writing in the Content Area Reader’s Theatre Writing to Learn Information Literacy Adolescent Literature: (select one) Life of Pi The Giver Number the Stars Hatchet Winterdance Harry Potter Series Twilight Series Don’t see a topic you like? DEVELOP ONE! Topic Options CATEGORY 4— Sophisticated 3—Strong 2—Adequate 1—Emergent Requirements All requirements are met and exceeded. All requirements are met. One requirement was not completely met. More than one re- quirement was not completely met. Research & Content Covers topic in- depth with details and examples. Sub- ject knowledge is excellent. Shows a large amount of orig- inal thought. Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Product shows some original thought. Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual er- rors. Uses other people’s ideas (with credit) but little evi- dence of original thinking. Content is minimal OR there are sever- al factual errors. Uses other people’s ideas without specif- ic credit/vague cred- it. Interactive Presentation Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience at- tention. Theory has been put into prac- tice and made adaptable. Debrief- ing is skillfully exe- cuted. Rehearsed with fair- ly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. May lack some adaptability. Debriefing is solid. Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audi- ence most of the time. Inconsistently engages audience. Debriefing lacks depth and detail. Delivery not smooth and audience atten- tion often lost. Audi- ence not engaged. Adaptability is lack- ing and debriefing shows no command of topic. Annotated Bibliography Includes complete and professionally cited annotated bibli- ography with engag- ing summary written with evaluative ele- ments such as clari- ty, scope of work, bias and intended audience, and au- thor’s qualifications. Includes complete and professionally cited annotated bibli- ography with all evaluative aspects of summary written with clarity. Product contains minor citation errors and 1-2 sources may lack relevance. One of the required evaluative elements is missing. Product contains several citation er- rors, may be miss- ing a source or two or have sources with questionable rele- vance. More than one of the required evaluative elements was missing. Collaboration The workload ap- pears to be divided and shared equally by all team mem- bers. The workload is divided and shared fairly by all team members, though workloads may vary from person to per- son. The workload was divided, but one person in the group is viewed as not doing his/her fair share of the work. The workload was not divided but fo- cused on one pre- senter OR several people in the group are viewed as not doing their fair share of the work. Project Rubric
- 48. 48 Field Placement - Activity List Required activities – field placement must take place in the content area in which you are becoming endorsed: _____ Request an entrance interview with the principal or his/her designee to become acquainted with the regulations, procedures, and routines of the school. _____ Discuss with the teacher any special re- quests he/she may have and become familiar with the classroom routines and expectations. _____ After a brief period of observation in the classroom, you are to become actively involved. You should assist the teacher with assigned responsibilities (ie: grading papers, changing bulleting boards, etc.) _____ Work with small groups and/or the entire class to deliver a mini-lesson that may be designed by you or from the teacher’s lesson plans. This lesson should be videotaped. The tape should be sent to your assigned instructor. (See next page for 5 additional requirements from a list of options.) Field Placement Journal Rubric CATEGORY 5 Sophisticated 4 Strong 3 Adequate 2/1 Emergent Background In- formation Expla- nation: School, Content, Grade Level, Concepts Very clear and pre- cise description of your specific field placement setting and school environ- ment. Clear description of your field placement setting and school environment. Adequate infor- mation of your field placement setting and limited details of school environment. Unclear or missing information about your field placement setting and/or envi- ronment. Observations & Reflections (What You See) Insightful reflections that pinpoint critical observations and analysis of student performance and teacher practice. Clear reflections that show some mean- ingful critical obser- vations and analysis of student perfor- mance and teacher practice. Adequate reflections of observations of student performance and teacher prac- tice, but some ele- ments are weak or missing. Limited reflections and observations of student performance and teacher practice that neglect critical areas and may be simply critical in nature. Activities & Re- flections (What You Do) Demonstrates effec- tive engagement in all selected activities and meaningful and effective reflection on the activities as they relate to teach- ing. Demonstrates some meaningful engage- ment in selected activities and some effective reflection of these activities as they relate to teach- ing. Limited or unclear level of engagement in activities and lim- ited or some missing reflection on these activities as they relate to teaching. Listing of activities demonstrates very limited engagement in activities and al- most no reflection on these activities as they relate to teaching. Applications to Your Teaching Practice Demonstrates in- sightful applications to personal teaching philosophy, meth- ods, and classroom management. Demonstrates some insightful applica- tions to personal teaching philosophy, methods, and class- room management, but may lack one of these elements. Demonstrates lim- ited applications to teaching philosophy, methods, and class- room management. Demonstrates lack of insight or clear application of expe- rience to teaching philosophy, meth- ods, and classroom management.
- 49. 49 Requirements for Portfolio (In this Order) Cover Letter (to a specific school—model for others you will write) Teaching Resume Educational Philosophy (Foundations I) Classroom Management (Classroom Management Plan) Evidence of Reflective Practice Self or Peer Analysis of Teaching Video Lesson Plan 1 (Curriculum & Instruction) Lesson Plan 2 (Methods) Lesson Plan 3 Directed Reading Plan (Reading in the Content Area) CATEGORY 4— Sophisticated 3—Strong 2—Adequate 1—Emergent Requirements All elements are pre- sent and there are additional relevant items. All elements are pre- sent. One or two elements are missing. Several or many elements missing. Cover Letter & Resume Professional quality with engaging con- tent that makes the reader want to con- tinue reading portfo- lio. Quality presentation with content that may make the reader want to continue reading portfolio. Lacks consistent quality in presenta- tion and does not necessarily make the reader want to read portfolio. This resume and cover would not merit further review. Educational Phi- losophy Strong voice com- municates passion- ately a desire to teach and effectively promote student learning in innova- tive instruction. Some strength in communicating de- sire to teach and promote student learning in solid strategies. Lacks consistent voice and is unclear or generic in com- municating how to promote student learning. This educational philosophy lacks clear communication of belief or an un- derstanding of how to promote student learning. Classroom Man- agement Plan & Evidence of Re- flective Practice Sophisticated plan shows a very posi- tive and proactive approach that is spe- cific and is in sync with philosophy. Very strong evidence of reflective practice skills. Strong plan that shows positive and proactive elements and is somewhat in sync with education- al philosophy. Evi- dence of reflective practice is obvious. Shows a basic plan for management that may be reactive rather than proactive and not in sync with educational philoso- phy. Some evidence of reflective practice. Very limited plan that does not connect to educational philoso- phy. No significant evidence of reflective practice. Lesson Plans All elements of BD are present and inno- vative with all sup- porting materials for formative and summative assess- ment. Most elements of BD are present and strong with almost all supporting mate- rials for summative and formative as- sessment. Missing balance of elements of BD with missing materials for formative and sum- mative assessment. Lesson plans do not communicate ele- ments of BD and may not include any formative or summa- tive assessment ma- terials. Portfolio Rubric
- 50. 50 Assignment Criteria Does Not Meet Standards (0-2 points or 0-4points) Meets Limited Standards (3 points or 6 points) Meets Standards (4 points or 8 points) Meets Standards With Strength (4.5 points or 9 points) Meets Standards with Distinction (5 points or 10 points ) Self Response Quality No evidence present of having responded re- flectively or viewed specifically the video. Needed work to estab- lish clarity of ideas and more engagement with content of video. Low level reflective practice. Some higher-order thinking towards anal- ysis, evaluation, or creative thinking. Engages in solid re- flective practice. Exhibits good insights and/ or understanding, argues using relevant evidence: Relates the issue to prior material. Demonstrates a high level of reflective practice. Poses provocative interpretation that extends to make a critical (evaluative) analysis, contributes new information and insights, links ideas in unusual ways. Demonstrates highly professional reflective practice of an advanced perspective. Peer Response Quality No evidence present of having responded re- flectively or viewed specifically the video. Low level of effective feedback given—very limited explanation of what went well and why and what may have been done differ- ently and why. Acceptable level of effective feedback given—very limited explanation of what went well and why and what may have been done differently and why. Professional level of effec- tive feedback given—very solid explanation of what went well and why and what may have been done differ- ently and why. Demon- strates significant engage- ment and investment. Professional level of effective feed- back given— demonstrates remarka- ble engagement and investment in the response that shows great potential for professional collaboration. Video Response Process Did not post video on time or in a format that was accessible. Did not provide effec- tive self or peer re- sponse. Did not post video on time or did not re- sponds effectively to either the self response or the peer response, but one was accepta- ble. Posted an accessible video and provided solid self response and solid peer response that showed clarity and the ability to en- gage reflectively. All elements submitted in a timely fashion with relative smoothness. Posted an accessible video and provided remarkable self response and solid peer response that showed clarity and the ability to engage reflectively. The process of posting and reflective ex- change of ideas went very smoothly between partners. Posted a video that incorporated extra editing details that added to the view- ing experience and provided remarka- bly effective self and peer response that demonstrated excellent manage- ment and execution of the process. Teaching Video Rubric
- 51. 51 Dr. Mark Strickler—Lead Instructor, Curriculum & Instruction LEVEL II & LICENSURE The true aim of every one who aspires to be a teacher should be, not to impart his own opinions, but to kindle minds. F. W. Robertso