California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) #1 Workshop Facilitator: Stacy A. Griffin, Ed.D sgriffin1@antioch.edu

Agenda Exploring resources on Sakai Review the CalTPA Handbook information on TPA #1 Review the task Review the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) for the task Dissect each case Begin to work independently on the task Ask clarifying questions Next Steps…

Let’s Review the Handbook Chapter 3: The Subject Specific Pedagogy Task http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator- prep/TPA- files/CandidateHandbook.pdf Pages 21-34

Task #1: Subject-Specific Pedagogy (SSP) In this task, you will respond to four case studies. Lesson Design Assessment Practices Adaptations for English Language Learners Adaptations for Students with Special Needs

WORKSHOP #1: The Teacher Performance Expectations that are Introduced in this Workshop Include:   Making Subject Matter Comprehensible to Students TPE 1 Specific Pedagogical Skills for Subject Matter Instruction Assessing Student Learning TPE 3 Interpretation and Use of Assessments Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning TPE 4 Making Content Accessible TPE 6 Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices TPE 7 – Teaching English Learners Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for Students TPE 9 Instructional Planning

Case Study 1: Lesson Design Dissect the Case! A. Contextual Information for Case Study 1 Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit Class Description Developmental Needs of the Students in Grade 3

Dissect the Questions for Case Study 1! Ask yourself, “What information is the state looking for?” “How can I use what I know about the unit, class description, and developmental needs of the students to help me answer the questions accurately?” Do you need any clarifications?

Case Study 2: Assessment Practices Dissect the Case! A. Contextual Information for Case Study 2 Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit Teacher Reflection on Student Assessment for This Unit Assessment Plan

Dissect the Questions for Case Study 2! “How can I use what I know to identify one strength and one weakness in the unit?” Review the Additional Assessment “How can I use what I know about the unit and the supplementary resource to answer the questions clearly?” Do you need any clarifications?

A. Contextual Information for Case Study 3 Case Study 3: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for English Learners Dissect the Case! A. Contextual Information for Case Study 3 1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 2 Days in a Unit 2. Outline of Plans for Days 1 and 2 3. Student Description

Dissect the Questions for Case Study 3! Ask yourself to identify everything you know about Guillermo. Ask yourself, “How can I use what I know about the unit, outline, and student description to help me answer the questions accurately?” Do you need any clarifications?

Contextual Information for Case Study 4 Case Study 4: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for Students with Special Needs Dissect the Case! Contextual Information for Case Study 4 1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 3 Days in a Unit 2. Outline of Plans for Days 3, 4, and 5 Instructional Strategies 3. Student Description

Dissect the Questions for Case Study 4! Ask yourself, “Based on what I know about the unit and Julie’s needs, how can I answer the questions accurately?” “Based on what I know about Julie and the progress monitoring strategies provided, how can I best ensure that the student is making progress toward the learning goals?” Do you need any clarifications?

Next Steps… Review the documents on Sakai Complete your first draft of TPA #1 Revise your draft Edit your work Please send any clarifying questions to sgriffin1@antioch.edu Send your final version of TPA #1 to dmagana@antioch.edu BREATHE!