Term Paper on "Teacher Work Sample: Phase 2 Teaching"

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DO Phase 1 of the Teacher Work Sample. I student teach at IS 24 on staten island, ny. it is a middle school serving 6-8 grade in great kills neighborhood. a white middle class residential neighborhood. http://www.barnes24.org/ is the school website if you want any info about it. any other questions please message me i will give you what you need. very well run school no behavioral issues for the most part. very bright students good parent involvement. i took over one of the classes after about 3 weeks into the placement of 7 weeks. class was 8th grade social studies. co-teacher was Mr. Rogers. I will also upload a fellow students phase 1 so you can use that as help on the format.

Description of Teacher Work Sample Assignment- Provided/discussed during our last class session

Spring 2013

** As discussed during class, these " two phases"/sections will be incorporated in your framework 2 when you turn it in and only after we discuss step 3 - Make sure to continue to think about some of the components incorporated here ***

PHASE 1 and 2 ONLY -will be embedded during framework 2. PHASE 3 and 4 will be completing once we work on framework 3

The Teacher Work Sample (TWS) provides you with the opportunity to assess the impact you had as a teacher candidate on the learning of your students. Completed during your first placement, and in the form of a narrative, you are critically reflecting on your pedagogy focusing on ways you prepared for instruction, planned and implemented individualized learning experiences, the role of assessment and how it informed your practice, and ways you collaborated with key stakeholders to meet the needs of all students.

Please keep in mind that you will be asked to submit drafts of each section of your TWS. Due dates will be provided by the professor during class.

The TWS will be assessed based on the way you incorporated feedback provided by the professor and rubrics (see attachment)

Key to the Completion of this Assignment

You are telling a real life story and your TWS must include evidence and follow specific requirements mentioned by your professor.

1) EVIDENCE

Supporting your narrative (ex: pictures, specific examples of student work).

2) FOUR SPECIFIC SECTIONS

Based on the learning outcomes of the education department at Wagner College outlined in your syllabus.

PHASE 1: PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR STUDENT LEARNING

Think about: What do you do to plan and prepare for the learning experiences your students will have?

Think about the importance of contextual factors and how it may impact pedagogy.

Gather Information

Explore the school and the community.

Interview your teachers and staff

Consider resources available that will help you gather this information (school/district websites, information boards at your school, talking to staff).

Get to know your students and their families

Items to Consider

*****¢ The philosophy of your school

*****¢ Your philosophy of education

*****¢ Specific information about the environment of your school /classroom layout

*****¢ Explain the role families play in your school (involvement).

*****¢ Discuss volunteers-special programs or initiatives

*****¢ Discuss the preparation of teachers (ex: specializations)

*****¢ Areas the school is focusing on-challenges/strengths

*****¢ Academic and Behavioral Expectations (ex: visuals/materials utilized)

*****¢ Role of the community in the life of your school (ex: service learning programs)

*****¢ Provide examples of practices that specifically address the needs of students and families in an inclusive setting.

Must incorporate information about the following:

Curriculum

Provide a description of the type of techniques and strategies utilized in your classroom. If a curriculum blueprint is followed, please explain. Provide examples of your role as a student teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans and participation in learning experiences for all students (with and without special needs)

Students

Provide a description of your students (ex: learning styles, specific needs, students with IEPs).

For your TWS introduce the readers and focus on one student that has a special need and why you chose to focus on this student to share with readers the impact your pedagogical practices had on his/her learning(ex: adaptations you made to activities, role model, communication with family members). Please make sure to only use initials when writing about your experiences in order to maintain the privacy of all students, families, and colleagues.

Suggestion: Keep a journal of the notes and information you are gathering and where this information is coming from. Write down dates