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Component 2 -Science

by speia

Apr 24, 2017

I had thought I was ready to get everything submitted for Component 2 and went back and found from my downloaded instructions I did in the fall that another item was added (Culminating Assessment) and then went back and reread all of the information and now have more questions...sorry this is a bit long!

1)Culminating Assessment - would I ...See MoreI had thought I was ready to get everything submitted for Component 2 and went back and found from my downloaded instructions I did in the fall that another item was added (Culminating Assessment) and then went back and reread all of the information and now have more questions...sorry this is a bit long!

1)Culminating Assessment - would I just include the test I gave? If the font was in smaller than what NB wants for say our Written Commentary is that acceptable as it's our assessment. It's still viewable and I did scrunch questions together (that wasn't how I had it formatted) but if I bump it to 11 font it will be too many pages. Also it indicates "Culminating assessment (no more than 2 pages) that shows how you differentiated the assessment (can be an instrument or a description of any alternative means of assessment)". Do I describe how I differentiated it here or in my written commentary. It's only 2 pages allowed and really doesn't give much more detail. Should I just write about how I differentiated for my EL student here and then provide some example type of questions that I used for that assessment?

2)Instructional activities materials. It indicates I need 3 instructional activities and related materials (no more than 9). If I give the lab instructions for this should I also provide the lab rubric. If I do (without reformatting it) it won't fit on the required pages....so should I remove some of the instructions to fit in the rubric? Also it indicates "Three instructional activities and related instructional materials (no more than 9 pages combined). At least one of the activities must show connections to technology. A description of how you addressed the diversity of your students should be included." Where do I put in how I addressed diversity (again fitting within the page limit) and how I address technology. Most of these activities utilized lab equipment and I used a smart board to give notes and background info and they used my web site for information and to research but this can't be seen necessarily in the materials info...so how/where do I put that?

3)"Two student work samples for each instructional activity (no more than 15

pages combined). Include any written feedback you provided to the student and a description of how you differentiated instruction." Can the written feedback be on their sample and again where do I indicate how I differentiated instruction? The lab report for one of the samples far exceeds what will be allowed, so do I just take parts of the samples and include just those parts, or can I reformat them? I also have a part of an activity they turned in where they created a "puzzle" of sorts and it will be difficult to scan. Could I take a picture of it and then just post that into a word doc?

Note: In the commentary there are prompts where I had to answer "how I differentiated instruction/assessment" and "how I incorporated tech" would this just be where I address those type of questions.

I'm finding it really hard with all that they have to get things into the max number of pages and show this learning. If you made it this far THANK YOU for your help!

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Comp 3

by Glennda

Apr 24, 2017

What does this mean...what additional plans could you make to provide opportunities for your students to generalize the skills and/or knowledge taught int his lesson across the content areas or social-skills domains?

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Ideas for Comp 2 Exceptional Needs

by Maeli

Apr 11, 2017

any Exceptional Needs peeps have ideas for their question for Comp 2?

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Jackie I posted the same question today. I'm at a loss as to what they are asking... On 4/11/17, Maeli wrote: > any Exceptional Needs peeps have ideas for their question > for Comp 2?

Apr 24, 2017

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EC Generalist Component 4

by teach4nw

Apr 24, 2017

I am trying to wrap my mind around Component 4 and I wanted to clarify something. My unit of instruction can be math and my student/professional need can be ELA. Is this correct? Or does it all need to tie in with each other?

Thanks!

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Literacy component 3 material wiestion

by Sara

Apr 24, 2017

Hi everyone, quick question I used a leveled reader as a material. When listing / showing materials on my instructional planning form do I copy a page of the leveled reader or just state that's what I used??

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Instructional Planning - Component 3

by Jerry

Apr 24, 2017

Can I just write a list of the materials for this question? I don't have too much room left...

"Describe the materials or resources used in the lesson."

Thanks in advance

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Comp 3 ENS

by Carole S

Apr 24, 2017

Whole group or small group,,,

My first video shows me providing whole group instruction for about 8 mins. to 4 students. The rest of the video shows the students involved in an scavenger hunt with me circulating about the room. Is this still considered whole group?

My second video is a group of 2 students and me providing instruct...See More

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MC-GEN C4 Written Commentary

by Patti

Apr 23, 2017

I am confused. I read "What Works" and for the Written Commentary it refers me to the General Portfolio Instructions. The instructions state repeatedly "for each student you have chosen..." Ex. Using the same three student responses, jot down answers to the following questions for each student. Here the emphasis is on your interpretation of what yo...See More

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allie But it does state to reference student work in the written commentary, right? So it would be ok to talk in general about the class and also reference examples from the F-assessments, correct?

Comp 4 is SO confusing! :/

On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote:

> Hey I'm also MC-GEN. All that you are writing about for > Knowledge ...See MoreBut it does state to reference student work in the written commentary, right? So it would be ok to talk in general about the class and also reference examples from the F-assessments, correct?

Comp 4 is SO confusing! :/

On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote:

> Hey I'm also MC-GEN. All that you are writing about for > Knowledge of Students and Generation & Use of Assessments > plus the first 5 forms will be about your class of > students. You will provide 3 student self-assessments to > be attached to the Formative Assessment form as samples. > You write about the class as a whole, sections of students > in particular but not 3 students individually. > > Hope that you are all clear now. > > On 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >> MC-GEN is my certificate. I did open the wrong guide. I > should >> have looked at the MC GEN Standards and I understand > that error. >> So does this mean that I am only looking at the 3 >> students > for >> self-assessment and the whole group for the > commentary? >> >> Thank you for clearing up the standards confusion. I was > looking >> at an example in the gen port guide. My mistake. >> >> >> On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote: >>> The directions for Component 4 in your certificate area >>> specify which standards for your certificate the >>> component is based on. What is your certificate? On >>> 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >>>> Version 3.0 under Knowledge of Students states that >>> "The >>>> Standards are your Answer Book!" So I went back to >>> the >>>> standards and saw Students 1,2,3? This is at that >>> jumbling >>>> altogether stage for me. Thanks for any clarity. >>>> >>>> On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote: >>>>> Which book of "What Works" are you referring to? The >>>>> general portfolio instructions are in the component >>>>> you are doing at that time. You should be reading the >>>>> instructions in Component 4 for the written >>>>> commentary. >>>>> >>>>> On 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >>>>>> I am confused. I read "What Works" and for the >>>>> Written Commentary it refers me to the General >>>>> Portfolio Instructions. The instructions state >>>>> repeatedly "for each student you have chosen..." Ex. >>>>> Using the same three student responses, jot down >>>>> answers to the following questions for each student. >>>>> Here the emphasis is on your interpretation of what >>>>> you see. >>>>>> I thought I was using my whole group for the >>>>> entries and have been, with the exception of the 3 >>>>> students self-assessments. Am I to use these same 3 >>>>> self-assessment students as the focus for the written >>>>> commentary? When is who group and when are 3 students >>>>> used? >>>>>> Thank you for helping.

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mdstarks Yes, you will speak about the class in general, and be specific where the questions require it. On 4/23/17, allie wrote: > But it does state to reference student work in the written > commentary, right? So it would be ok to talk in general about > the class and also reference examples from the F- assessments, > correct? > > Comp 4...See MoreYes, you will speak about the class in general, and be specific where the questions require it. On 4/23/17, allie wrote: > But it does state to reference student work in the written > commentary, right? So it would be ok to talk in general about > the class and also reference examples from the F- assessments, > correct? > > Comp 4 is SO confusing! :/ > > > On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote: > >> Hey I'm also MC-GEN. All that you are writing about for >> Knowledge of Students and Generation & Use of Assessments >> plus the first 5 forms will be about your class of >> students. You will provide 3 student self- assessments to >> be attached to the Formative Assessment form as samples. >> You write about the class as a whole, sections of students >> in particular but not 3 students individually. >> >> Hope that you are all clear now. >> >> On 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >>> MC-GEN is my certificate. I did open the wrong guide. I >> should >>> have looked at the MC GEN Standards and I understand >> that error. >>> So does this mean that I am only looking at the 3 >>> students >> for >>> self-assessment and the whole group for the >> commentary? >>> >>> Thank you for clearing up the standards confusion. I was >> looking >>> at an example in the gen port guide. My mistake. >>> >>> >>> On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote: >>>> The directions for Component 4 in your certificate area >>>> specify which standards for your certificate the >>>> component is based on. What is your certificate? On >>>> 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >>>>> Version 3.0 under Knowledge of Students states that >>>> "The >>>>> Standards are your Answer Book!" So I went back to >>>> the >>>>> standards and saw Students 1,2,3? This is at that >>>> jumbling >>>>> altogether stage for me. Thanks for any clarity. >>>>> >>>>> On 4/23/17, mdstarks wrote: >>>>>> Which book of "What Works" are you referring to? The >>>>>> general portfolio instructions are in the component >>>>>> you are doing at that time. You should be reading the >>>>>> instructions in Component 4 for the written >>>>>> commentary. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 4/23/17, Patti wrote: >>>>>>> I am confused. I read "What Works" and for the >>>>>> Written Commentary it refers me to the General >>>>>> Portfolio Instructions. The instructions state >>>>>> repeatedly "for each student you have chosen..." Ex. >>>>>> Using the same three student responses, jot down >>>>>> answers to the following questions for each student. >>>>>> Here the emphasis is on your interpretation of what >>>>>> you see. >>>>>>> I thought I was using my whole group for the >>>>>> entries and have been, with the exception of the 3 >>>>>> students self-assessments. Am I to use these same 3 >>>>>> self-assessment students as the focus for the written >>>>>> commentary? When is who group and when are 3 students >>>>>> used? >>>>>>> Thank you for helping.

Apr 23, 2017

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Childhood Literacy Component 4- some questions on what to do

by Bama Teacher

Apr 23, 2017

I have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence.

I teach at a 100% free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged.

One thing I've...See MoreI have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence.

I teach at a 100% free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged.

One thing I've started this year with my students is meditation using the headspace app. I saw a need to increase focus and their ability to calm down from anger. I have seen anecdotally how it helps, but do not know how I would show evidence.

Another thing I started is share circles based on a concept from Eric Jensen in his book Poor Students Rich Teaching. I have had many issues regarding dads in jail, violence in the neighborhood, and exposure to guns and drugs come to light [4th grade :( ]. Again, same issue, lots of great response and helps the kids deal with things, but what is my evidence?

I also do school wide pep rallys each month as part of Leader in Me. I set the criteria, such as kindness, then give out a form of things for the kids to do each month in order to run down and get a certificate. I also compose the music for these and could use the sheets I've collected as evidence. This has provided the teachers at my school with another positive behavior support to work.

Two years ago, I started a school wide AR Words Read board in order to shift the focus from short .5 point books, to chapter books. Many kids were just picking the shortest books possible to hit their goal. Over time, I have many reading huge chapter books and trying to outdo each other. I can support this with evidence using grade level AR reports for the past few years to show increases.

I have also presented at a Leader in Me conference this year as part of a team about innovation. I attended a Leader in Me statewide symposium but did not present. I also attended a Daily 5 conference by the Two Sisters and brought back information for my faculty.

What would be my best bet for meeting the Professional Learning standard of Component 4... Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

Thanks!!

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Bama Teacher Oh, I also led a book study all year on Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids using Whole Brain techniques.

I could show evidence of this through emails and handouts I made, but not sure how I would prove evidence of its impact. Arrrgggghhhh!!!!

On 4/23/17, Bama Teacher wrote: > I have a few ideas for my component 4 regard...See More Oh, I also led a book study all year on Whole Brain Teaching for Challenging Kids using Whole Brain techniques.

I could show evidence of this through emails and handouts I made, but not sure how I would prove evidence of its impact. Arrrgggghhhh!!!!

On 4/23/17, Bama Teacher wrote: > I have a few ideas for my component 4 regarding professional need but need help honing in on one I can best support with evidence. > > I teach at a 100&37; free and reduced lunch school that serves a housing community where many of the kids struggle with seeing violence, having anger issues, and parents who are disengaged. > > One thing I've started this year with my students is meditation using the headspace app. I saw a need to increase focus and their ability to calm down from anger. I have seen anecdotally how it helps, but do not know how I would show evidence. > > Another thing I started is share circles based on a concept from Eric Jensen in his book Poor Students Rich Teaching. I have had many issues regarding dads in jail, violence in the neighborhood, and exposure to guns and drugs come to light [4th grade :( ]. Again, same issue, lots of great response and helps the kids deal with things, but what is my evidence? > > I also do school wide pep rallys each month as part of Leader in Me. I set the criteria, such as kindness, then give out a form of things for the kids to do each month in order to run down and get a certificate. I also compose the music for these and could use the sheets I've collected as evidence. This has provided the teachers at my school with another positive behavior support to work. > > Two years ago, I started a school wide AR Words Read board in order to shift the focus from short .5 point books, to chapter books. Many kids were just picking the shortest books possible to hit their goal. Over time, I have many reading huge chapter books and trying to outdo each other. I can support this with evidence using grade level AR reports for the past few years to show increases. > > I have also presented at a Leader in Me conference this year as part of a team about innovation. I attended a Leader in Me statewide symposium but did not present. I also attended a Daily 5 conference by the Two Sisters and brought back information for my faculty. > > What would be my best bet for meeting the Professional Learning standard of Component 4... Any advice would be much appreciated!!! > > Thanks!!

Apr 23, 2017

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