College of Education and Health Services School of Education – Preclinical Handbook Appendix for Preclinical Experience Level I Benedictine University educators are Effective Practitioners, committed to Scholarship, Lifelong Inquiry, Leadership and Social Responsibility Spring 2016 Benedictine University 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532-0900 PC Level 1 Page 1 Table of Contents Outcome Alignment for Preclinical Level 1 ................................................................................................. 3 Grade Distribution ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Teacher Candidate Information for Using Rubrics and LiveText................................................................. 4 Preclinical Seminars...................................................................................................................................... 5 IPTS Performance Activities Crosswalk (IPAC) .......................................................................................... 6 Schedule, Site Visit, and Performance Activities ....................................................................................... 13 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 2 Outcome Alignment for Preclinical Level 1 Outcome 1. Understand the School System 2. Identify the Importance of Planning Illinois Professional Teaching Standard (1) Teaching Diverse Students – The competent teacher understands the diverse characteristics and abilities of each student and how individuals develop and learn within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. The teacher uses these experiences to create instructional opportunities that maximize student learning. (3) Planning for Differentiated Instruction – The competent teacher plans and designs instruction based on content area knowledge, diverse student characteristics, student performance data, curriculum goals, and the community context. The teacher plans for ongoing student growth and achievement. 3. Understand the Learning Environment (4) Learning Environment – The competent teacher structures a safe and healthy learning environment that facilitates cultural and linguistic responsiveness, emotional well-being, selfefficacy, positive social interaction, mutual respect, active engagement, academic risk-taking, self-motivation, and personal goal-setting. 4. Understand and Exhibit Professionalism (9) Professionalism, Leadership, and Advocacy The competent teacher is an ethical and reflective practitioner who exhibits professionalism; provides leadership in the learning community; and advocates for students, parents or guardians, and the profession. PC Level 1 Page 3 Course(s) EDUC 205 EDUC 207 EDUC 260 EDUC 210 EDUC 210 EDUC 205 EDUC 207 EDUC 210 EDUC 260 Questions for Consideration 1. 2. 3. 4. What is the role of the teacher? What is the role of the student? What is the role of the administrators? What is the role of the school support personnel? 5. What are the grade levels and why are they important? 6. What role does the school district play in the school system? 1. What are the components of a basic lesson plan? 2. Why is lesson planning important for student learning? 1. Why is the physical layout of a classroom important? 2. How do classroom behavior management rules effect student learning? 1. How is professionalism defined in education? 2. What are the various aspects of professionalism to consider? GRADING DISTRIBUTION Assignment Points Percentage Analyses of Observations 20 per analysis 5 Analyses of Interviews 20 per analysis 5 Analyses of Student Interactions 20 per analysis 5 1 Observed Formal Lesson Plans 80 10 Final Evaluation of Growth - University Supervisor 36 20 Final Evaluation of Growth – Cooperating Teacher 36 20 Comprehensive Analysis Paper 40 10 Site Visit Notes (4, 8, 12, 16, 20) 28 per Site Visit Notes 5 Site Visit Notes (Submission) 20 5 Final Product 20 5 Preclinical Seminar Attendance & Participation 36 10 TEACHER CANDIDATES INFORMATION FOR USING RUBRICS AND LIVETEXT Assignments to be submitted to the University Supervisor BU Dress Code Site Visit Notes entries must be emailed to the university supervisor. If only one site visit occurs in a week, then submit one Site Visit Notes entry. Analyses of Observation (multiple) LiveText Entry Analyses of Interview (multiple) Submit each analysis; be sure to label each appropriately. Analyses of Student Interaction (multiple) Submit each analysis; be sure to label each appropriately. 1 Observed Formal Lesson Plans Submit each formal lesson plan; be sure to label each appropriately. Submit the Comprehensive Analysis Paper. BU Dress Code Form (signed and dated) Site Visit Notes from Site Visits 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 Submit each analysis; be sure to label each appropriately. Comprehensive Analysis Paper Midterm Evaluation of Growth Preclinical Level II (Self) Final Evaluation of Growth Preclinical Level II (Self) Final Product End-of-Experience Survey Use the link in the assignment to complete the survey. All final grades will be submitted electronically in Peoplesoft. PC Level 1 Page 4 PRECLINICAL SEMINARS Attendance Attendance at the preclinical seminars is mandatory. They are a vital part of your preclinical experience. Failure to attend the preclinical seminars will affect your grade and overall performance. Topics to be Addressed (tentative) Introductory meeting with your cooperating teacher Communicating with your supervisor and cooperating teacher Impacting student learning Writing an analysis paper Writing a site visit note Writing your comprehensive analysis paper Connecting to the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards Preclinical Level 1 Important Dates – Spring 2016 Date Time Event January 19 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar January 26 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar February 1 Varies First day of Preclinical Visits February 2 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar February 9 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar February 16 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar March 1 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar March 8 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar March 7- March 18 Varies Midterm Evaluations March 15 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar April 5 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar April 12 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar April 19 12:20pm – 1:20pm Preclinical Seminar Week of April 25 Varies Final Evaluations April 29 Varies Final day of Preclinical Visits May 3 12:20pm – 1:20pm Final Preclinical Seminar *All seminar dates are subject to change. PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 5 ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES CROSSWALK (IPAC) Course Title: Preclinical Level I Course Number: EDUC 200 This chart is designed to assist candidate understanding of the direct correlation between the experience outcomes (as outlined on page 3 of the appendix), courses, and performance activities. Conceptual Framework: This refers to the Benedictine University’s School of Education Conceptual Framework. For a more detailed listing the BU’s SOE’s Conceptual Framework, download the Teacher Education Handbook: http://www.ben.edu/coehs/education/index.cfm/. Outcomes: This column identifies the experience outcomes directly linked to the IPTS listed as well as the corresponding performance activities. Courses: This column identifies the courses during which the candidate will also address aspects of this IPTS. IPTS Performance Indicator (InTASC Standard[s]): The specific IPTS performance indicator being addressed is identified in this column. InTASC standards that apply are provided in parenthesis after the IPTS performance indicator. For a complete list of the IPTS indicators (knowledge and performance), please see Standards at: http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/higher-education.htm. For a detailed explanation of the InTASC, download the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards: http://www.ccsso.org/Resources/Publications/InTASC_Model_Core_Teaching_Standards_A_Resource_for_State_Dialogue_%28April_2011%29.html. Task/Performance Activity: In this column, candidates will find the overall task(s) for this IPTS indicator as well as the specific performance activities designed to provide experience directly related to the identified IPTS indicator. Clicking on the hyperlink will take a candidate directly to the site visit detailed on the Seminar, Site Visit, and Performance Activity Schedule located in the appendix. What to Submit: Check this column to confirm what assignments to submit as evidence of completing the performance activities and the corresponding analysis of the experience. Rubric(s): This column identifies the rubrics that will be used for each assignment listed. PC Level 1 Page 6 Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 1 Teaching Diverse Students – The competent teacher understands the diverse characteristics and abilities of each student and how individuals develop and learn within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. The teacher uses these experiences to create instructional opportunities that maximize student learning. Conceptual Framework Outcome(s) Course(s) CF Scholarship #3 – Learning Environment EDUC 205 210 260 Performance Activities What to Submit – Supervisor & Faculty Rubric(s) 1K facilitates a learning community in Task: Observe and document which individual differences are respected ways in which the cooperating Analysis of Observation(s) Analysis of Observation Analysis of Interview(s) Analysis of Interview Analysis of Student Interaction(s) Analysis of Student Interaction IPTS Performance Indicator (InTASC Standard[s]) (InTASC: 1c, 2f, 2l, 2n, 3d, 3f, 3q, 3r) teacher facilitates a learning community. SV11-Performance Activity #21 Task: Interview cooperating teacher, and document ways in which the cooperating teacher facilitates a learning community. SV8-Performance Activity # 15 SV8-Performance Activity # 16 SV9-Performance Activity #17 Task: Interact with students in a helpful, positive and respectful manner to promote a positive learning community in which individual differences are respected. SV6-Performance Activity #12 SV7-Performance Activity #14 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 7 Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 3 Planning for Differentiated Instruction – The competent teacher plans and designs instruction based on content area knowledge, diverse student characteristics, student performance data, curriculum goals, and the community context. The teacher plans for ongoing student growth and achievement. Conceptual Framework CF Scholarship Outcome(s) #2 – Importance of Planning #3 – Learning Environment Course(s) EDUC 210 IPTS Performance Indicator (InTASC Standard[s]) 3Q develops or selects relevant instructional content, materials, resources, and strategies (e.g., projectbased learning) for differentiating instruction (InTASC: 1b, 1c, 1h, 1i, 1k, 2d, 2f, 2l, 3b, 3d, 7b, 7o, 7p) Performance Activities Task: Observe cooperating teacher to identify components of instructional planning to address differentiated instruction. SV10-Performance Activity #19 SV14-Performance Activity #27 SV17-Performance Activity #32 SV17-Performance Activity #33 Task: Interview cooperating teacher to identify components of instructional planning to address differentiated instruction. SV14-Performance Activity #28 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 8 What to Submit – Supervisor & Faculty Rubric(s) Analysis of Observation(s) Analysis of Observation Analysis of Interview(s) Analysis of Interview Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 4 Learning Environment – The competent teacher structures a safe and healthy learning environment that facilitates cultural and linguistic responsiveness, emotional well-being, self-efficacy, positive social interaction, mutual respect, active engagement, academic risk-taking, self-motivation, and personal goal-setting. Conceptual Framework CF Scholarship Outcome(s) #1 – Understand the School System #3 – Learning Environment Course(s) EDUC 210 IPTS Performance Indicator (InTASC Standard[s]) 4I creates a safe and healthy environment that maximizes student learning (InTASC: 1c, 1k, 3a, 3f, 3n, 3q, 3r) Performance Activities Task: Interview cooperating teacher and document the policies, and cooperating teacher’s role modeling that helps create a safe and healthy environment that maximizes student learning. SV1-Performance Activity #1 Task: Interact with students in a positive and professional manner to create a safe and healthy environment that maximizes student learning. SV1-Performance Activity #2 SV3-Performance Activity #5 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 9 What to Submit – Supervisor & Faculty Rubric(s) Analysis of Interview(s) Analysis of Interview Analysis of Student Interaction(s) Analysis of Student Interaction CF Scholarship #2 – Importance of Planning EDUC 210 #3 – Learning Environment 4J creates clear expectations and procedures for communication and behavior and a physical setting conducive to achieving classroom goals (InTASC: 1c, 1i, 1k, 3f, 3q, 3r) Task: Observe and document how the cooperating teacher communicates the expectations and procedures supporting behaviors conducive to achieving classroom goals. Analysis of Observation(s) Analysis of Observation Analysis of Observation(s) Analysis of Observation Analysis of Student Interaction(s) Analysis of Student Interaction SV4-Performance Activity #7 SV7-Performance Activity #13 SV9-Performance Activity #18 SV10-Performance Activity #20 SV11-Performance Activity #22 SV12-Performance Activity #24 SV13-Performance Activity #25 SV13-Performance Activity #26 SV15-Performance Activity #29 SV18-Performance Activity #34 SV20-Performance Activity #39 CF Scholarship #3 – Learning Environment EDUC 210 4N engages students in and monitors individual and grouplearning activities that help them develop the motivation to learn (InTASC: 1h, 1i, 3b, 3e, 3o, 3p) Task: Observe and document how the cooperating teacher motivates student to learn. SV12-Performance Activity #23 Task: Interact with an individual student in order to motivate him/her to learn. SV4-Performance Activity #8 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 10 Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 9 Professionalism, Leadership, and Advocacy – The competent teacher is an ethical and reflective practitioner who exhibits professionalism; provides leadership in the learning community; and advocates for students, parents or guardians, and the profession. Conceptual Framework CF Scholarship Outcome(s) Course(s) #1 – Understand the School System EDUC 205, 210 #4 – Professionalism IPTS Performance Indicator (InTASC Standard[s]) 9C locates and reads emergency response procedures as required under the School Safety Drill Act [105 ILCS 128/1], including school safety and crisis intervention protocol, initial response actions and first response to medical emergencies (e.g., first aid and life-saving techniques) Performance Activities Task: Locate the resources for emergency response actions. What to Submit – Supervisor & Faculty Rubric(s) Analysis of Observation(s) Analysis of Observation SV2-Performance Activity #3 SV2-Performance Activity #4 (InTASC: 9o) CF Scholarship #4 Professionalism EDUC 205, 207 9I models professional behavior that reflects honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, confidentiality, altruism and respect Task: Reflect upon and then write about your role in the classroom during this PC Experience. SV20-Performance Activity #40 (InTASC: 3q, 3r, 93, 10t) SV21-Performance Activity #41 SV21-Performance Activity #42 CF Scholarship EDUC 207, 205 9Q uses leadership skills that contribute to individual and collegial growth and development, school improvement, and the advancement of knowledge in the teaching profession Task: Interview the teacher about what organizations they are members of and why they belong to the organization. (InTASC: 3a, 3n, 9b, 10f) SV19-Performance Activity #37 Task: Research at least two professional organizations within your licensure area. SV19-Performance Activity #38 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 11 Complete BU School of Education Professional Behaviors (Dispositions) for Teacher Preparation Analysis of Interview(s) Submit the summary to your university supervisor via email. Analysis of Interview CF Scholarship #1 – Understand the School System EDUC 207, 205 #4 Professionalism 9R is aware of and complies with the mandatory reporter provisions of Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5/4] (InTASC: 9o) Task: Summarize the laws and rules for reporting sexual misconduct and corporal punishment. These can be found at www.state.il.us/dcfs/faq/faq_faq_can.s html Submit the summary to your university supervisor via email. SV3-Performance Activity #6 CF Scholarship #4 Professionalism EDUC 215 207, 205 9S models digital etiquette and responsible social actions in the use of digital technology Task: Maintain email contact with supervisor and cooperating teacher, peers, and faculty. (InTASC: 3f, 9f) Task: Use proper professional ethics and language, writing skills PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 12 Submit the summary to your university supervisor via email. PC LEVEL I SEMINAR, SITE VISIT and PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Teacher Candidate:____________________________ Host School:_______________________ Cooperating Teacher:_______________________________ Site Visits PA # PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY What to Submit Where to Submit Seminar #1 January 19, 2016* 12:20p.m. – 1:20p.m. Seminar #1 Seminar #2 January 26, 2016* 12:20p.m. – 1:20p.m. Seminar #2 Signed BU Dress Code (PDF Form) LiveText PREPARATION VISIT to Host School and Cooperating Teacher Email your cooperating teacher to request a time, next week to make a brief visit. Be sure to CC your university supervisor on ALL emails sent to your cooperating teacher. Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor Conduct a short interview of your cooperating teacher to gain information about his/her role in the school, professional background and educational experience. Ask about the big picture plan of topics for the semester and try to obtain needed textbooks, syllabus, etc. Add to the “Understanding the School Environment” document. 4I Interact with students by introducing yourself to the class. 4I Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 4I – Analysis of Interview LiveText Observe and describe the location of the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machine, fire exit, and fire alarm for this classroom. If in a science laboratory include the chemicals available to extinguish various types of fires. 9C Observe and document the directions for fire, tornado, and lockdown drills 9C Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 9C – Analysis of Observation LiveText **Be sure to be registered in LiveText before the next seminar** Preparation Site Visit to Host School and Cooperating Teacher (Week of Jan. 25, 2016) SV 1 1 2 SV 2 3 4 PC Level 1 Page 13 SV 3 5 6 SV 4 7 8 SV 5 9 10 11 SV 6 12 SV 7 13 14 Interact with students by distributing materials in classroom under cooperating teacher’s direction. 4I Write a summary about your responsibilities in regards to the laws and rules for reporting sexual misconduct and corporal punishment as a teacher candidate AND as a licensed teacher. These can be found at http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/FAQ/faq_CPF.shtml 9R Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 4I – Analysis of Student Interaction LiveText IPTS 9S – Two paragraph summary of Mandated Reporter Responsibilities Email to Supervisor Observe how the teacher’s proximity (movement around room and closeness to students) affects student learning. 4J Under the direction of the cooperating teacher, interact with a student by assisting an individual student. What did you do? 4N Site Visit Notes LiveText IPTS 4N – Analysis of Student Interaction LiveText Observe and document what technology is used and is available to teacher and students. This might include: SMARTBOARD, overhead, computer program, document projector, calculators, digital equipment, copy machine, pedometers, heart rate monitors, interactive video games etc. 2L Observe and learn how to use two technology tools, previously unknown to you, from your classroom observation. This includes the copy machine that the cooperating teacher uses. After today, please offer to assist cooperating teacher with this throughout this preclinical. 2L Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor School Calendar Assignment LiveText Conduct a short interview of your cooperating teacher to gain information about how technology is used for instruction. 2L Interact with students by greeting them at the door. This is a perfect time to say something positive to each student. It may simply be “Good morning.” or “That hair style looks good on you...” or “That color looks good on you” or “Nice game last night” or “I heard the chess club trounced its opponents.” 1K Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor Understanding the School Environment LiveText Observe and record how the teacher managers the classroom. What strategies/behaviors do you observe the teacher using to keep the class motivated and engaged? 4J Interact with an individual student who needs additional assistance. 1K Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 1K – Analysis of Student Interaction LiveText PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 14 SV 8 15 16 SV 9 17 18 SV 10 19 20 SV 11 21 22 SV 12 23 24 Interview your cooperating teacher to discuss how s/he gets to know the students, their interests, learning styles, and readiness level for learning. Also, ask about appropriate behaviors, expectations, and procedures in the classroom and how these promote student learning. 1K Interview your cooperating teacher or teacher assistant about how instruction is changed for an individual student (e.g., disabled, gifted, underachieving, ELL). 1K Site Visit Notes LiveText Understanding the School Environment LiveText Interview a special education teacher and/or teacher assistant to learn about assistive technology usage with students. 1K Observe and record how the placement of classroom furniture, equipment, and course materials affects teaching and learning. How does it provide active and equitable engagement of students in productive learning activities? 4J Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 1K – Analysis of Interview LiveText Observe the bulletin board(s) created by the cooperating teacher and then plan, design, and display a bulletin board. Collaborate with your cooperating teacher for information. (Schedule this according to your teacher’s needs.) 3Q Observe cooperating teacher supervising the hall, recess, etc. What kind of behaviors did you observe from the students? What kind behaviors did you observe from the teacher in response? Was the supervision activity reflective of the general behavior and culture of the school? 4J Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor Observe and describe the diversity in the classroom. Use IPTS 1 to consider aspects of diversity. 1K Observe and record examples of how the teacher praises students or lets them know they’re successful. 4J Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 1K – Analysis of Observation LiveText Observe and record how the teacher calls on students. How does the number of different students called upon seem to affect the learning environment? 4N Site Visit Notes LiveText Observe and document how students communicate with each other to encourage learning. How does their behavior affect the learning environment? 4J PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 15 LiveText IPTS 4N – Analysis of Observation SV 13 25 26 Observe and describe how voice and presence affect student behavior. 4J Observe and describe how the teacher relates content to student lives. 4J Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor SV 14 27 Observe and document one of the components of a lesson plan by describing how the teacher begins the lesson. How did the teacher hook or motivate the class? What was used to capture students’ attention or access their prior knowledge? Use a script, if possible. 3Q Interview your cooperating teacher to discuss resources used to develop a lesson plan as well as materials used to teach it. 3Q Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 3Q – Analysis of Interview LiveText Observe when and how the teacher presents or states the objectives or goals of the lesson (Learning Targets). 4J Interview your cooperating teacher to discuss how s/he determines whether the learners achieved the intended outcome. If the intended outcome was not achieved, what does the cooperating teacher do for remediation? 7K Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor Observe a team, department, or faculty meeting. Reflect and write about the collaborative process you observed during this meeting. 8J Observe and document one of the components of a lesson plan by describing how the content is presented by the teacher. Use a script, if possible. 3Q Observe and document how the teacher provided practice for the content presented. Consider opportunities students are given under the direct supervision of the teacher as well as independently. What activities or discussion was used to enable students to apply, extend, or elaborate upon the goals of the lesson? Use a script, if possible. 3Q Site Visit Notes LiveText Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 3Q – Analysis of Observation LiveText Observe and document how the teacher ends the lesson. What does the strategy accomplish? 4J Write a formal lesson plan of a teacher’s lesson. Refer to specific directions provided in the Documents & Assignments Appendix. Send to university supervisor through LiveText for evaluation. Interview the cooperating teacher to document how the teacher uses digital tools to collaborate with students, parents, community, and colleagues. 8M Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor Observed Formal Lesson Plan LiveText 28 SV 15 29 30 SV 16 31 SV 17 32 33 SV 18 34 35 36 PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 16 SV 19 37 38 39 SV 20 Your last day in the schools must be completed by Friday, April 29, 2016. Final Seminar May 3, 2016* 12:20p.m. – 1:20p.m. 40 41 42 Interview your cooperating teacher about his/her involvement with any student activities and membership in any professional organizations such as NEA or IEA. 9Q Research at least two professional organizations within your licensure area. Summarize the content of this information; identify resources provided by the organization, opportunities to participate in events, and the purpose of the organization. Be sure to cite your use of outside sources using APA formatting. 9Q With the advice of your cooperating teacher, observe another classroom/grade level. While there, pay particular attention to the way the teacher begins and ends the lesson, manages student behaviors, and assesses for student understanding. Try to identify 5 similarities and 5 differences as compared to your assigned classroom. Aspects to note may include, but are not limited to, classroom management, procedures, atmosphere, and student behaviors. 4J Site Visit Notes Email to Supervisor IPTS 9Q – Analysis of Interview LiveText IPTS 4J – Analysis of Observation Email to Supervisor LiveText Document how you demonstrated honesty, integrity, personal responsibility, confidentiality, altruism, and respect throughout this preclinical experience. 9I Site Visit Notes LiveText BU Dispositions – Self-Analysis LiveText PCI Comprehensive Analysis Paper LiveText Final Product Hand in to Supervisor Thank the teachers and students. 9I Reflect upon your role, how it has changed and caused changes in you during this PC experience. 9I Final Seminar – Comprehensive Analysis Paper due (to LiveText) and Final Product due (to Supervisor) *All seminar dates are subject to change. PC Level 1 Appendix 12/09/15 Page 17 ITPS 9Q – Summary of research