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COURSE SYLLABI – for Graduate Credit see page 1 & 2; for Continuing Education Units see page 3
National Board Certification Revised Process Field Test – Graduate Credit
Component 2 - Differentiation in Instruction
Component 3 – Teaching Practice & Classroom Environment
Component 4 – Effective and Reflective Practitioner
One Graduate Credit offered by: UCCS College of Education
Credits may apply to renewal of a state professional teaching license and/or district salary advancement. One graduate credit equals
15 contact hours. An official UCCS transcript may be requested after posting of grade by going to
http://www.uccs.edu/admrec/transcripts.html
CURR 5597 708 NBC Field Test: Differentiation
1 credit $302/grad credit Class Nbr: 41661
Apply: Grad Non‐degree
CURR 5597 709 NBC Field Test: Practice & Environment 1 credit $302/grad credit Class Nbr: 41662
Apply: Grad Non‐degree
CURR 5597 710 NBC Field Test: Effect & Reflect
Apply: Grad Non‐degree
1 credit $302/grad credit Class Nbr: 41667
Description:
National Board Certification Revised Process Field Test – Components 2, 3, and/or 4
Graduate credits are awarded to field test participants who complete and submit the e‐portfolio to NBPTS for Components 2, 3,
and/or 4 of the NBPTS Field Test for the Revised National Board Certification Process. Participants demonstrate completion by
submitting to the UCCS instructor two items: 1. A brief reflective essay (see assignment described in this course syllabus) and 2. A
confirmation page from NBPTS that verifies Component 2, 3, and/or 4 e‐portfolio was successfully uploaded to NBPTS. Participants
demonstrate a commitment to students’ learning by completing the field test which is an opportunity for professional learning,
leadership and reflection on teaching practices.
Required: Participants will demonstrate completion by submitting to the UCCS instructor a brief reflective essay (see assignment
described in this course syllabus) and the NBPTS confirmation page that verifies the e‐portfolio was uploaded to NBPTS successfully.
Outcomes:
 To identify the impact of the field test and what was learned through the experience that enhances student learning and a
teacher’s practice, leadership and professional learning.

To strengthen understanding of and preparation for completing Component 2, 3, and/or 4 as a future candidate or as a
candidate support provider.
Assignment: (see details below)
One Reflection Essay
Participants will reflect and discuss in writing individual impressions of the field test experience
and its impact on teaching and student learning.
Grading:
POINT DISTRIBUTION
Reflection Essay
Confirmation Page
Total
75%
25%
100%
P
NC
F
W
Pass
No Credit
Fail
Withdrawal
Grading Rubric for Reflection Essay:
Pass
Essay response was written clearly and concisely
Directly answered essay prompts (see below)
Provided confirmation page verifying submittal of
component 2, 3, and/or 4 e‐portfolio to NBPTS
Fail
Essay not written clearly and concisely
Did not directly answer essay prompts
Did not provide confirmation page verifying submittal of
component 2, 3, and/or 4 e‐portfolio to NBPTS
Submittal of Coursework (Reflection Essay and Confirmation Page)
 Coursework is due within three weeks of enrollment OR if enrolling at the end of the semester, coursework is
due within two days after the enrollment deadline. See “How to Enroll” directions.
 Please e‐mail your coursework to:
Judy Williams, M. Ed., NBCT
UCCS Coordinator and Instructor, National Board Certification Program
Email: nbct@att.net
Phone: 970 – 249‐8224
 Create essay response in a Word document with a heading to include:
~UCCS Assignment – Reflective Essay and Confirmation Page
~Name, address, phone, e‐mail address
~School District
~NBCT or Not an NBCT
 Notification of your grade will be given within two weeks of submission of your Reflection Essay and
Confirmation Page
o A passing grade is required to be approved for the graduate credit
o
After posting of grade, an official UCCS transcript may be requested through your UCCS student portal
or by going to http://www.uccs.edu/admrec/transcripts.html
Assignment Description:
 Maximum two pages
 Double spacing, 10 point Arial font, 1 inch margins
 Follow the guidelines in the Grading Rubric when responding to essay questions below
Essay
As you reflect on the field test experience, please consider one or
more of the following prompts in your response as they apply to you:
1. How do you feel your participation contributed or will
contribute to the teaching profession, your leadership,
professional learning, teaching practice and/or student
learning? What particular parts of Component 2, 3, and/or 4 if
any, impacted the areas you chose to write about?
2. How will the experience benefit you as an official candidate in
the future to complete the actual component or how will the
experience help you, if you are an NBCT, to assist candidates
in their preparation for the actual component?
3. Are there other personal reflections that resulted from your
participation in the field test?
COURSE SYLLABUS – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
National Board Certification Revised Process Field Test – Components 2, 3, and/or 4
Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered by: UCCS College of Education
CEUs may apply to renewal of a state professional teaching license and/or district salary advancement. One CEU equals
10 contact hours. An official UCCS transcript may be requested after posting of grade by going to ‐
Visit http://www.uccs.edu/registrar/transcripts.html for information on how to create an account and order an official
transcript. Select the option for a non‐credit career transcript. Transcripts cost $12 per paper copy and electronic
delivery is not available at this time for non‐credit career transcripts.
NEDU 5590 N08 NBC Field Test: Differentiation
2 CEU's $75/CEU
Class Nbr: 41666
Apply: Noncredit
NEDU 5590 N09 NBC Field Test: Practice & Environment 2 CEU's $75/CEU
Class Nbr: 41743
Apply: Noncredit
NEDU 5590 N10 NBC Field Test: Effect & Reflect
Class Nbr: 41744
Apply: Noncredit
2 CEU's $75/CEU
Description:
National Board Certification Revised Process Field Test Components 2, 3, and/or 4
CEUs are awarded to field test participants who complete and submit the e‐portfolio to NBPTS for Component 2, 3,
and/or 4 of the NBPTS Field Test for the Revised National Board Certification Process. Participants will demonstrate
completion by submitting to the UCCS instructor a confirmation page from NBPTS that verifies Component 2, 3, and/or 4
e‐portfolio was successfully uploaded to NBPTS. Participants will demonstrate a commitment to students’ learning by
completing the field test which is an opportunity for professional learning, leadership and reflection on teaching
practices.
Required: Participants will demonstrate completion by submitting to the UCCS instructor the NBPTS confirmation page
that verifies the e‐portfolio was uploaded to NBPTS successfully.
Outcomes:
 To identify the impact of the field test and what was learned through the experience that enhances student
learning and a teacher’s practice, leadership and professional learning.

To strengthen understanding of and preparation for completing Components 2, 3, and/or 4 as a future candidate
or as a candidate support provider.
Grading:
POINT DISTRIBUTION
Confirmation Page 100%
P or F
Pass or Fail
Submittal of NBPTS Confirmation Page by E‐mail
 NBPTS confirmation page is due within three weeks of enrollment OR if enrolling at the end of the semester,
the page is due within two days after the enrollment deadline. See “How to Enroll” directions.
 Please e‐mail your NBPTS confirmation page to:
Judy Williams, M. Ed., NBCT
UCCS Coordinator and Instructor, National Board Certification Program
Email: nbct@att.net
Phone: 970 – 249‐8224