NBPTS the 2nd day

A closer look at the certificate standards for ASTL 6325.

Announcements

Check the roster for corrections. Same schedule as yesterday? 30 minute

lunch 11:30-12:00

Why you are good teachers!

Kelecia differentiates instruction after getting to know the needs of her students. (systematic use of several activities- surveys, games and conferences)

Alice equips her students (especially bilingual) to be better communicators though role playing. (as a facilitator instead of just “telling” them)

Tiffany uses hands-on teaching methods. (showed growth of student in class)

Melanie is well prepared for each lesson- EOC assists. (uses reflection to plan)

Rebekah meets all students needs. (uses ongoing learning to develop new methods)

Gloria knows her students and what works best for them- Monitor and Adjust. (assesses students first THEN curriculum)

The Five Core Propositions Teachers are committed to students and their

learning. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how

to teach those subjects to students. Teachers are responsible for managing and

monitoring student learning. Teachers think systematically about their

practice and learn from experience. Teachers are members of learning communities.

Reflecting on the Five Core Propositions Activity Handout

Writing about Teaching

Descriptive Analytical Reflective

You are building “walls” of evidence (Handout)

Decriptive

Gives specific details Retelling of what happened Sets the scene Helps assessor visualize and understand Guiding words are: STATE, LIST,

DESCRIBE, use of WHAT or WHICH as opening words

Analytical

Interpretations the teacher made of what happened

Why the elements or events described are the way they are

Shows the thought process of the teacher Guiding words are: HOW, WHY, IN WHAT

WAY

Reflective Writing

Reflection is self-analysis Includes what the teacher will do next

based on the analysis Retrospective consideration of one’s

practice Guiding words are: WHAT WOULD YOU

DO DIFFERENTLY AND WHY

Possible ways to begin analysis: The students scores were… I interpreted… These are the reasons… Due to… To promote continued thinking, I… The students’ work indicated… It was successful because… I chose to…. because… My reasons for…

Possible ways to begin reflection: After observation… This comment tells me that… It is important for me to realize that… It is significant that… The intent of my question was… This helped me to refocus on… This activity prompted me to… This could be more effective if…

When writing entries Stay away from vague, general statements Be direct and specific (avoid “try to”) Answer questions in order, but add for

clarity Do not use acronyms Describe and explain things Give evidence Use student first names and avoid teacher

names when possible (my collegue)

Must provide insight not just tell what happened

Why, how and so what are key elements Pay attention to the directions for the type

of writing required Back up conclusions with specific

evidence or examples Reflection IMPROVES your future

teaching!

Tips on Writing Use 12 point Times New Roman Font Paragraph often Don’t use your own full name Use active not passive voice Use the language of the standard Review your own work a few days AFTER

you write- you will be more objective Have someone else read it

Get Started (portfolio instructions)

Much of the evaluation depends on your ability to provide insight into not just “what is happening” but the rationale for these events and processes.

Systematic and probing questions about “why, how, and so what” are the key elements to analyzing your practice and beginning to reflect on it

*****Three Types of Writing Handout

Writing Exercise (60 Minutes) Pick a successful unit taught during this

past year. Pick a particular class and a student

whose work was very acceptable from that unit.

Do guided writing by answering the following as you write a “mock entry”

Double space to provide lots of room for notes

Write a brief paragraph about the teaching context

Briefly describe the unit including the period of time

Describe one particular lesson What was the goal of the lesson? Why was this goal chosen? How was this goal accomplished? What happened? Why did this happen? What does this say about your teaching? Did changes occur? Why? Why not?

(during the lesson or for the future? Was this the right thing for the students?

Why? Why not?

As a candidate

You need to know when to describe You need to know how to describe Mark all descriptive or “telling things” in

your answers in green

Help one another

Pair up and switch papers Read the entry and share with your

partner what is not “very clear” on paper We will have time at the end to fix- just

make notes for now

Look at your own paper

Analysis usually asks how, why, or in what ways; or requesting a rationale

Mark all analytical questions and responses in yellow

Now, let’s share in pairs again Remember that good analysis is an

indication of knowledge and planning Look at your partner’s paper to see if the

reasons are there- Are the reasons clear? Are the reasons based on evidence given? Are the reasons based on any standards? Share with your partner if anything could

be better

Look at your own paper

Reflection is similar to analysis, except it usually implies future action or improvement.

Look at the questions again, which request reflection (handout)

Mark all reflective writing in your questions and answers in pink

Help one another

Pair up and switch papers Read the entry and then share with your

partner what could be done better in analyzing the success of the lesson

Could more specific details be added to make stronger points?

Let’s look.

National Board Resource Centers http://nbrc.illinoisstate.edu/ http://nbrc.stanford.edu/

Web Sites

www.nbpts.org www.aaptonline.org http://www.arkansased.org/educators/

recognition/nbct.html www.nea.org www.aft.org www.internet4classrooms.com

http://mrsruss.com/NBCandidates/nbsupport.html http://www.wizzlewolf.com/testimonials.htm

http://teacherweb.com/FL/StonemanDouglasHS/FloridaNBPTS-WLOE/ap16.aspx

Other resources online