1. TEACHER PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS OVERVIEW LIT CENTER MINI LESSON 2013-2014 A.STREET FALL 2013 1

2. TPA S WHAT ARE THEY? 4 Performance Based Assessments designed to demonstrate competence in teaching See your advisors for timelines and detailed requirements A.STREET FALL 2013 2

3. SUBJECT SPECIFIC PEDAGOGY TASK 1 READ AND RESPOND TO 4 CASE STUDIES 1.Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy 2.Assessment Practices 3.Adaptation of Content for ELL 4.Adaptation of Content for Students With Special Needs A.STREET FALL 2013 3

4. DESIGNING INSTRUCTION TASK 2 LEARN ABOUT WHOLE CLASS AND 2 FOCUS STUDENTS DESIGN A LESSON (PART OF A UNIT) ADAPT THIS LESSON FOR THE 2 FOCUS STUDENTS REFLECTIONS ON THE INFORMATION GATHERED DON’T HAVE TO TEACH THE LESSON A.STREET FALL 2013 4

5. ASSESSING LEARNING TASK 3 DESIGN AN ASSESSMENT FOR A UNIT OF STUDY DESCRIBE HOW EVIDENCE IS TO BE COLLECTED LEARN ABOUT STUDENTS (WHOLE CLASS AND 2 FOCUS STUDENTS) DESCRIBE HOW ASSESSMENT WILL BE ADAPTED FOR THE 2 FOCUS STUDENTS GIVE THE ASSESSMENT ANALYZE THE STUDENT LEARNING REFLECT ON THE STUDENT LEARNING A.STREET FALL 2013 5

6. CULMINATING TEACHING EXPERIENCE TASK 4 LEARN ABOUT STUDENTS (WHOLE CLASS AND 2 FOCUS STUDENTS) DESCRIBE MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DESIGN A LESSON DESCRIBE HOW TO ADAPT LESSON FOR THE 2 FOCUS STUDENTS TEACH AND VIDEOTAPE THE LESSON ANALYZE THE LESSON REFLECT ON WHAT YOU LEARNED A.STREET FALL 2013 6

7. TALK TO YOUR COURSE ADVISORS Get TPA details from your advisors and make note of the timeline you need to adhere to—there are deadlines! Get started right away. Your coursework is designed to help you prepare for the TPAs. Lit Center mini lessons and tutoring planning and lessons are also designed to assist you in preparing for the TPAs. A.STREET FALL 2013 7