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6 Degrees of Preparation

6 Degrees of Preparation. Mentoring Teacher Candidates through the Teacher Performance Assessment Kathleen Ofstedal - St. Cloud State University April 2011. Topics. Creating a Positive Cohort Mentality Setting the Stage for the TPA Format of the TPA Separating into Manageable Sections

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6 Degrees of Preparation

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  1. 6 Degrees of Preparation • Mentoring Teacher Candidates through the • Teacher Performance Assessment • Kathleen Ofstedal - St. Cloud State University • April 2011

  2. Topics • Creating a Positive Cohort Mentality • Setting the Stage for the TPA • Format of the TPA • Separating into Manageable Sections • Section by Section Tips for Mentoring

  3. Cohort Mentality • An educational cohort is a group of students who, in this case, work together toward completing a TPA.  • Can be positive or negative - this depends on you! • Provides built-in support, knowing that they are not alone. • The sense of community, tangible supports, and solid new friendships provide an incentive to come to class and finish. 

  4. Cohort Building Activity • First Day • To disclose personal information to class as appropriate • Builds trust • Leadership begins to emerge • http://www.growyourownteachers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=70

  5. Setting the Stage • Teaching is an Art and a Science • Hard Copy of Handbook • 3-ring Binder • Vocabulary • TPA is not an assignment, separate from their student teaching

  6. Format & Process • Format of TPA • Process for mentoring in class/seminars • Assessing candidates’ progress

  7. TPA Sections • Have candidates turn in work weekly • Do not allow them to get behind • Give points for each section turned in on time • Late sections lose points

  8. Section by Section Tips

  9. Context for Learning

  10. Planning Instruction

  11. Assessing Student Learning

  12. Instructing and EngagingStudents in Learning

  13. Academic Language

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