Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
The Veteran Teacher – Field Study 2
Rationale:
Research recommends that all teachers have the opportunity to watch colleagues model instruction,
management and supervision of students during the school day. As a Teacher in Residence student, you
have been formally exposed to characteristics of highly effective teachers; the next step is to go and
watch “veteran” teachers model what you are learning. In so doing, you will not only meet and develop
more relationships in your building; you will also further develop a “picture” in your mind of what an
effective classroom “looks like” and “feels like.”
Directions:
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Share this assignment and your field study letter with your evaluating administrator and mentor.
Consult with your evaluating administrator and mentor as to which classrooms would be most
beneficial for you to watch.
Take time to personally take the field study letter to those teachers. Ask them what time would
be best for you to watch.
As you watch, complete the field study guide.
Type up your artifact cover sheet, field study guide AND the reflection at the end of the guide.
Submit to your instructor on April 13, 2009
Content Standards:
CPBS 5.6.1: Collegial Relationships - Teacher builds positive relationships with most building
personnel and utilizes these relationships to enhance student achievement.
CPBS 8.5.2: Professional development/content and pedagogy - Teacher seeks out opportunities for
professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skills.
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Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
Artifact Cover Sheet
TiR Candidate Name: ________________
School District _________________
Title of Artifact: Veteran Teacher - Field Study Guide Focus: Instruction
Date Due: _April 13, 2009_______
1.
Description of Artifact:
This artifact includes the following documents:
A. Two signed field study letters.
B. Two field study guides.
C. A reflection of the field studies.
2. To which Colorado Performance-Based Standard(s) for Teachers does this artifact align?
This artifact aligns to the following standards for teachers:
CPBS 5.6.1: Collegial Relationships
0 Teacher builds positive relationships with most building personnel and
utilizes these relationships to enhance student achievement.
CPBS 8.5.2: Professional development/content and pedagogy
0 Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development to
enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
3. How does the artifact demonstrate proficiency of the Colorado Performance Based
Standard(s) for Teachers?
4. How are the skills or understandings represented by this artifact used in professional
practice?
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Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
Veteran Teacher Field Study Guide
Directions: Effective teachers observe and implement effective instructional strategies. As you observe
two veteran teachers, record instructional strategies you see. Take note about the effectiveness of the
strategies implemented. After observing both teachers, record your analysis in a reflective paragraph.
Veteran Teacher #1
1. Describe the warm-up. Does it access prior knowledge? Describe how the teacher debriefs the
warm-up.
2.
Describe the instructional strategy the teacher uses in delivering new content and/or skills.
Lecture? Hands on? Discovery? VIP? Say, See, Do?
3.
Describe the instructional strategy used as students engage in practice with the new
skill/content. Are the students working independently, in pairs, or groups? What is the format of
the assignment?
4.
Explain how the teacher assesses student learning for the session. Is the assessment formal or
informal? How are students held accountable for completing the work?
5.
Make note of any differentiated instruction the teacher implements.
6.
Describe how the teacher closes the lesson.
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Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
Veteran Teacher #2
1. Describe the warm-up. Does it access prior knowledge? Describe how the teacher debriefs the
warm-up.
2.
Describe the instructional strategy the teacher uses in delivering new content and/or skills.
Lecture? Hands on? Discovery? VIP? Say, See, Do?
3.
Describe the instructional strategy used as students engage in practice with the new
skill/content. Are the students working independently, in pairs, or groups? What is the format of
the assignment?
4.
Explain how the teacher assesses student learning for the session. Is the assessment formal or
informal? How are students held accountable for completing the work?
5.
Make note of any differentiated instruction the teacher implements.
6.
Describe how the teacher closes the lesson.
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Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
Reflection:
Describe practices from TiR class sessions that you observed as part of the veteran teacher’s
instructional practice. Which of those practices do you feel you already use effectively? Share
some examples of practices you will incorporate into your classroom in the future. List any other
ideas you acquired from observing this teacher that may be helpful in your classroom.
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March 16, 2009
Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
THE METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Teacher in Residence Program
Dear ___________________________
The Teacher in Residence Program of Metropolitan State College of Denver prepares
qualified professionals to become effective teachers through research-based instruction,
supervision, and support in order to positively impact student learning. During the
course of the year Teacher in Residence candidates,
1.
Attend Monday evening and summer sessions.
2.
Are observed and are coached by MSCD instructors, school mentors, and
building administrators.
3.
Demonstrate proficiency for over 45 elements identified by the State of
Colorado in the Colorado Performance Based Standards for teachers.
4.
Learn to design and implement units of study.
Research tells us that one of the most beneficial things a new teacher can do is watch
“veteran teachers” model all of the things they do when instructing, managing, and
supervising students. Therefore, we would be very grateful if you would allow
_______________________________to spend some time in your class watching you
instruct, manage, and supervise students.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Teacher in Residence
Instructor assigned to your school.
Sincerely,
Greg Reed, TiR Director .
Gail L. Everard, TiR Instructor
greg_L_reed@yahoo.com
geverard@mscd.edu
Metropolitan State College of Denver Teacher in Residence Office, 303-721-1313
Please sign and date this letter following the Teacher in Residence’s visit to your classroom.
Veteran Teacher Signature
TiR
March 16, 2009
Date
Teacher in Residence- Metropolitan State College of Denver
THE METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Teacher in Residence Program
Dear ___________________________
The Teacher in Residence Program of Metropolitan State College of Denver prepares
qualified professionals to become effective teachers through research-based instruction,
supervision, and support in order to positively impact student learning. During the
course of the year Teacher in Residence candidates,
1.
Attend Monday evening and summer sessions.
2.
Are observed and are coached by MSCD instructors, school mentors, and
building administrators.
3.
Demonstrate proficiency for over 45 elements identified by the State of
Colorado in the Colorado Performance Based Standards for teachers.
4.
Learn to design and implement units of study.
Research tells us that one of the most beneficial things a new teacher can do is watch
“veteran teachers” model all of the things they do when instructing, managing, and
supervising students. Therefore, we would be very grateful if you would allow
_______________________________to spend some time in your class watching you
instruct, manage, and supervise students.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Teacher in Residence
Instructor assigned to your school.
Sincerely,
Greg Reed, TiR Director .
Gail L. Everard, TiR Instructor.
greg_L_reed@yahoo.com
geverard@mscd.edu
Metropolitan State College of Denver Teacher in Residence Office, 303-721-1313
Please sign and date this letter following the Teacher in Residence’s visit to your classroom.
Veteran Teacher Signature
TiR
March 16, 2009
Date