Longwood Education Program SPA Assessment Plan
Longwood Educational History and Social Science
Program: Teacher Preparation Program
Program Coordinator: David A. Geraghty
Program Coordinator email Address: geraghtyda@longwood.edu
Program Coordinator
Office Phone: 434-395-2339
National Council for the Social
SPA Name: Studies
Date SPA Assessment
Plan Submitted:
Longwood SPA Assessment Plan – Social Studies
SPA Website: http://www.ncate.org/institutions/programStandards.asp?ch=4#NCSS
Date Plan Approved by
AIR:
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Chart 1: Required (RQ) and Recommended (RC) Standards for Each Assessment
SPA Assessments
NCSS STANDARDS
Recommended Method of Assessment:
1
Content
Knowledge
(Required)
2
Content
Knowledge
(Required)
3
Pedagogical
KSD
(Required)
4
Pedagogical
KSD
(Required)
PRAXIS II
Content
Coursework
Portfolio
Lesson Plans
HIST/POSC
300 Project
Clinical
Evaluation
RC
RC
RQ
6
Program
Choice
(Required)
NCSS Student
Teacher
Evaluation
Instrument
RC
1.1 Culture and Cultural Diversity
5
Effects on
Learning
(Required)
Impact on
Student
Learning
Survey
1.2 Time, Continuity, and Change
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
1.3 People, Places, and Environment
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
1.4 Individual Development and Identity
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
1.5 Individuals, Groups and Institutions
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
1.6 Power, Authority, and Governance
1.7 Production, Distribution, and
Consumption
1.8 Science, Technology and Society
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RC
RC
RC
RQ
RC
RC
RC
RQ
RC
RC
1.9 Global Connections
1.10 Civic Ideals and Practices
SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINES
2.1 History
2.2 Geography
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
RQ
RC
RC
RQ
2.3 Civics and Government
RQ
RC
8
Program
Choice
(Optional)
Major Field
Test (MFT)
RC
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
RC
RC
RQ
RC
2.4 Economics.
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
2.5 Psychology
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
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7
Program
Choice
(Optional)
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Chart 2: Program Assessment Descriptions and Delineation of Specific Items that Meet SPA Standards
SPA Assessments
NCSS STANDARDS
Candidate in social studies should possess the
knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to
organize and provide instruction at the
appropriate school level for the study of . . .
1.1 Culture and Cultural Diversity
Culture and Culture Diversity.
1.2 Time, Continuity and Change
1.3 People, Places, and Environment
1.4 Individual Development and Identity
1.5 Individuals, Groups and Institutions
1.6 Power, Authority, and Governance
1.7 Production, Distribution, and
Consumption
1
PRAXIS II
2
Content
Portfolio
3
TWS Lesson
Planning
(HIST 300)
Behavioral
Science
Subscore
GEOG 241
Exams/
Final Grade
HIST
110/222/210
Exams/
Final Grades
GEOG 201
Exams/
Final Grade
PSYC 101
Exams/
Final Grade
SOCL 101
Exams/Final
Grades
POSC 150
Exams/
Final Grade
ECON
111/217
Exams/
Final Grade
PHIL 365
Exams/
Final Grade
HIST 210
Exams/
Final Grade
Lesson Plan
Theme 1
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.1
Theme 1
Rating
Theme 1
Rating
Lesson Plan
Theme 2
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.2
Theme 2
Rating
NCSS
Theme 2
Rating
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.3
Theme 3
Rating
Theme 3
Rating
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.4
Theme 4
Rating
Theme 4
Rating
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.5
Theme 5
Rating
Theme 5
Rating
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.6
Theme 7
Rating
Theme 7
Rating
Lesson Plan
Theme 7
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.7
Theme 7
Rating
Theme 7
Rating
Lesson Plan
Theme 8
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.8
Theme 8
Rating
Theme 8
Rating
Lesson Plan
Theme 9
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.9
Theme 9
Rating
Theme 9
Rating
POSC 150
Exams/
Final Grade
Lesson Plan
Theme 10
Score
CEXEVAL
SS Q1.10
Theme 10
Rating
Theme 10
Rating
US & World
History
Subscores
Geography
Subscore
Behavioral
Science
Subscore
Behavioral
Science
Subscore
Civics/gover
nment
Subscore
Economics
Subscore
1.8 Science, Technology and Society
1.9 Global Connections
1.10 Civic Ideals and Practices
Civics/gover
nment
Subscore
Lesson Plan
Theme 3
Score
Lesson Plan
Theme 4
Score
Lesson Plan
Theme 5
Score
Lesson Plan
Theme 6
Score
4
Clinical
Experience
Evaluation
(EDUC 402)
5
Impact on
Student
Learning
(HIST 300)
6
NCSS
STEVAL
(Evidence in
Planning)
(EDUC 402)
7
Major
Field Test
8
NCSS
STEVAL
(Evidence in
Teaching)
(EDUC 402)
SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINES
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SPA Assessments
NCSS STANDARDS
Candidate in social studies should possess the
knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to
organize and provide instruction at the
appropriate school level for the study of . . .
1
PRAXIS II
2.1 History
Exam Scores
2
Content
Portfolio
3
TWS Lesson
Planning
(HIST 300)
Coursework/
Final Grades
from First __
Credit Hours
of Major
2.2 Geography
4
Clinical
Experience
Evaluation
(EDUC 402)
5
Impact on
Student
Learning
(HIST 300)
6
NCSS
STEVAL
(Evidence in
Planning)
(EDUC 402)
ISL Data
Overall Rating
7
Major
Field Test
8
NCSS
STEVAL
(Evidence in
Teaching)
(EDUC 402)
Subscores
1, 2, and 3
Overall
Rating
Subscores
1, 2, and 3
Overall
Rating
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
2.3 Civics and Government
Exam Scores
Coursework/
Final Grades
from First __
Credit Hours
of Major
Overall Rating
2.4 Economics.
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
2.5 Psychology
This certification is not offered at Longwood.
3.1 Courses or Courses on teaching social studies.
Institutions preparing social studies teachers
should provide and require prospective social
studies teachers to complete a course or courses
on the pedagogical content knowledge that deals
specifically with the nature of the social studies
and with ideas, strategies, and techniques for
teaching social studies at appropriate licensure
levels
3.2 Qualified Social Studies Faculty
Institutions preparing social studies teachers
should provide faculty in the social studies and
social studies education components of the
program who are recognized as a) exemplary
teachers, b) scholars in the fields of social studies
and social studies education, and c) informed
about middle and secondary school classrooms
and teaching.
*NOTE: After completing this chart, you would be ready to complete your SPA Report Form/Template Section III-RELATIONSHIP OF ASSESSMENT TO
STANDARDS.
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Chart 3: List of Assessments and Time of Administration
(Taken from the SPA Report Template: SECTION II— LIST OF ASSESSMENTS)
Name of Assessment
1
Praxis II
2 Coursework Content Portfolio
3 Lesson Plans
4 Clinical Experience Evaluation
5 Impact on Student Learning
6
NCSS Student Teaching Evaluation Instrument:
Evidence in Planning
7 MFT
8
NCSS Student Teaching Evaluation Instrument:
Evidence in Teaching
Type or
Form of Assessment1
When the Assessment
Is Administered2
State Licensure Test (Scores and Subscores)
Middle to End of Program
Composite Final Grades)
Prior to Student Teaching (3rd Year of
Program)
Teacher Work Sample/Portfolio (Scoring Guide)
HIST/POSC 300 Teaching History and the
Social Sciences in the Secondary School (3rd Year
Observation of Student Teacher (Report)
Student Teaching (End of Program)
Impact of Student Learning (Report)
Student Teaching (End of Program)
Observation of Student Teacher (Scoring Guide)
Student Teaching (End of Program)
Comprehensive Exam (Scores and Subscores)
Observation of Student Teacher (Scoring Guide)
of Program)
HIST/POSC 461 Senior Seminar (End of
Program)
Student Teaching (End of Program)
1
Identify the type of assessment (e.g., essay, case study, project, comprehensive exam, reflection, state licensure test, portfolio).
Indicate the point in the program when the assessment is administered (e.g., admission to the program, admission to student teaching/internship, required courses [specify course
title and numbers], or completion of the program).
2
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APPENDIX:
Standard Aligned Assessment Rubrics
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Assessment 1: PRAXIS II
The state of Virginia’s Department of Education requires a passing score of 161 on PRAXIS II for licensure in
history and social studies. PRAXIS II score reports are divided into Subscores in US History, World History,
Government/Civics/Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Behavioral Sciences. Student scores will be
reported in a matrix that will indicate the students by number rather than name, acceptable passing scores, and
students’ scores in the various categories. Specific NCSS standards addressed include 1.1-1.7 and 1.10. NCSS
website provides information and indicators that provide a clear link between these particular standards and
PRAXIS II score reports.
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Assessment 2: Coursework Content Portfolio
NCSS SPA report requires internal evidence from content coursework to demonstrate student content knowledge.
The program supervisor will maintain a database of final grades and a collection of course syllabi for a specific
group of classes linked to NCSS thematic and discipline standards for all students in the program. Data will be
collected from Longwood University coursework beginning with the candidate’s acceptance in the program through
the semester prior to student teaching. For assessment reporting purposes, a cohort will be defined as those
students engaged in student teaching during the same academic year. Student GPA must be 2.5 or above.
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Assessment 3: Lesson Plans
Scoring Guide Standards
Theme I-X
Unacceptable
Acceptable
Exemplary
1
Student fails to
state objectives
clearly; fails to
make clear linkage
to required NCSS
themes; student
includes content
errors in material
to be presented
(content outline,
handouts, etc.);
bibliography relies
too heavily on the
text and non peerreviewed
materials;
2
Student clearly
states objectives
(SOL); required
NCSS themes
apparent in the
structure of the
lesson; content
outline accurate;
handouts and other
visuals are creative
and error free;
develops innovative
ways of teaching
the content lesson;
has blocked lesson
in time increments;
has divided the
class into 2
segments; i.e.;
lecture/group
work, etc.;
bibliography
includes various
scholarly sources
3
Student clearly states
objectives (SOL); required
NCSS themes apparent in
the structure of the lesson;
demonstrates extensive
research in identifying new
techniques for teaching the
material at hand; has
blocked lesson in time
increments to develop
skills in classroom pacing;
has divided the lesson into
3 segments to maximize
student involvement and
keep the class on task;
appropriately plans for
learners with special needs;
plans for possible
unanticipated changes in
class routine or class
schedule; bibliography
includes a wealth of
sources, alternate reading
assignments, and plans for
future enrichment
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Students must achieve a 2 or
above on each of the five
lesson plans to be assessed as
part of the TWS for
HIST/POSC 300 Methods of
Teaching History and the Social
Sciences in Secondary School (lesson
plans will be available as review
for supporting documentation).
Assessment 4: Clinical Evaluation
The Clinical Evaluation will include the following questions which specifically address NCSS standards and the
student teacher’s ability to address them appropriately in the content of their lessons during their student teaching
experience:
Below are additional standards for those who are pursuing a degree to work in history/social studies
education. Please assess this candidate's present ability to demonstrate these characteristics.
History/Social Studies Education Standards
1.1 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of culture and cultural diversity.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.2 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of time, continuity, and change.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.3 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of people, places, and environment.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.4 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of individual development and identity.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.5 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of individuals, groups, and institutions.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
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1.6 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of power, authority and governance.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.7 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and disposition to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods
and services.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.8 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of science, technology and society.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.9 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide instruction
at the appropriate school level for the study of global connections and interdependence.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
1.10 Demonstrates the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions to organize and provide
instruction at the appropriate school level for the study of civic ideals and practices.
{Choose one}
( ) Indicator Not Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Partially Demonstrated
( ) Indicator Demonstrated
( ) NA
Student Teacher Supervisors and Cooperating Teachers each complete the Clinical Evaluation at the end of student
teaching. It is expected that student teachers will achieve “Indicator Demonstrated” on at least eighty percent of the
standards from each evaluator.
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Assessment 5: Impact on Student Learning Report
Due to the nature of the Impact on Student Learning Report, the value of the data will be more appropriately
targeted at the broader discipline fields rather than the individual standards as described by NCSS. Evidence will
include pre- and post-test data collected during student teaching as part of student teaching and the assessment
instruments with answer keys. ISLR and related evidence may provide data which demonstrates an impact on
learning of content related to specific NCSS standards but the experiences of student teachers within any given
cohort will not be consistent.
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Assessment 6: NCSS Student Teaching Evaluation Instrument (Evidence in Planning)
NCSS evaluation instrument provides three dimensions (evidence in planning, evidence in teaching, and evidence of
effectiveness in producing desired student outcomes) of assessing student teachers. Assessment 6 will address the
“Evidence in Planning” element of the assessment instrument. Furthermore, we will utilize the rubric for the NCSS
rating system provided on the NCSS website:
1 = Inadequate; 2 = Minimally Acceptable; 3 = Average; 4 = Very Good; 5 = Excellent
Student Teachers must receive scores of 2 or above for all themes clearly addressed in lesson plans inspected by the
student teacher’s supervisor. Observation forms and copies of student teaching materials will be available as
supporting documentation.
Evidence in Planning Scoring Guide
Evidence in Planning
Student Names
(Rating 1 - 5)
Theme 1: Culture and
Cultural Diversity
Theme 2: Time,
Continuity, and Change
Theme 3: People Places,
and Environment
Theme 4: Individual
Development and Identity
Theme 5: Individuals,
Groups, and Institutions
Theme 6: Power,
Authority, and Governance
Theme 7: Production,
Distribution, and
Consumption
Theme 8: Science,
Technology, and Society
Theme 9: Global
Connection
Theme 10: Civic Ideals and
Practices
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(Rating 1 - 5)
(Rating 1 - 5)
Assessment 7: Major Field Test (MFT)
Student scores and subscores are read as percentile rankings within the national average. Student percentile rankings
are converted to letter grades determined by departmental policy as follows: 0-19th percentile = F; 20th – 39th = D;
40th – 59h = C; 60th – 79th = B; 80th or above = A. MFT descriptions available through the website indicate a close
correlation between elements of the 160 question test and most of the ten NCSS thematic strands.
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Assessment 8: NCSS Student Teaching Evaluation Instrument (Evidence in Teaching)
NCSS evaluation instrument provides three dimensions (evidence in planning, evidence in teaching, and evidence of
effectiveness in producing desired student outcomes) of assessing student teachers. Assessment 8 will address the
“Evidence in Teaching” element of the assessment instrument. Furthermore, we will utilize the rubric for the NCSS
rating system provided on the NCSS website:
1 = Inadequate; 2 = Minimally Acceptable; 3 = Average; 4 = Very Good; 5 = Excellent
Student Teachers must receive scores of 2 or above for all themes clearly observed by the student teacher’s
supervisor during the execution of lesson plans. Observation forms and copies of student teaching materials will be
available as supporting documentation.
The data for student teachers will be entered into a table similar to the one under Assessment 6.
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