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ELA ages 14-18 comp 2

by Lc

Feb 21, 2017

Can you advise whether these assignments will lend themselves to comp 2? I feel like I'm picking reading vs writing samples too frivolously since all my reading leads to a written assessment and all my written assessments imply some reading has been done!

Reading (print) analysis on life of maya angelou and how she is inspirational Readin...See More

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Comp 2 student and comp 3 video

by Lc

Feb 21, 2017

I am working on comp 2 this year and comp 3 next year. Can the students from this year be videotaped for submit for next years component? Or do the students have to be current to the year you are submitting?

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Comp 4 AYA Science Forms Student Need and Prof Need

by Colby E

Feb 20, 2017

Hey all,

Wanted to ask a question for clarifying. I am filling out the student need form and professional need form and it seems they want evidence of how I collaborated to meet both needs. The issue I have is that both needs are very related. My student need is helping them solve algebra expressions to complete math problems in chemistry ...See More

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Biophysteach Hi Colby, I am working on AYA Science Comp 4 right now as well. To me, it sounds like your two goals are the same thing. The way you would meet your professional goal is to learn how to teach it in a clear and consistent manner and then use those skills to help your students. Your student goal would be something else.

But I could be comple...See MoreHi Colby, I am working on AYA Science Comp 4 right now as well. To me, it sounds like your two goals are the same thing. The way you would meet your professional goal is to learn how to teach it in a clear and consistent manner and then use those skills to help your students. Your student goal would be something else.

But I could be completely wrong on this. I had a lot of trouble distinguishing these 2 goals as well since there is very little difference between the descriptions for professional need vs student need...

The main area of distinction I noticed was on the forms. Professional need form asks for evidence of how you met the professional learning need and the impact of your actions on student learning. This sounds like it fits your goal perfectly!

The student need form asks for evidence of the student need, collaboration, and impact, but then in the prompts specifically says "that required advocacy, collaboration, and/or leadership on your part within a larger learning community (e.g., school, district, community, professional association)." To me that means you need to connect it to more than just your class (at least in how you approached it).

Any thoughts? I'm replying as a way of working through this in my head as well...this component has been very difficult to comprehend compared to #2 and #3

On 2/20/17, Colby E wrote: > Hey all, > > Wanted to ask a question for clarifying. I am filling > out the student need form and professional need form and > it seems they want evidence of how I collaborated to meet > both needs. The issue I have is that both needs are very > related. My student need is helping them solve algebra > expressions to complete math problems in chemistry and my > professional need is learning how to teach this concept > in a consistent and clear manner. The evidence I just > put in for the student need form was notes and ppts from > collaborations with our math team and an email. It seems > like that same evidence would also fit with the other > form for professional need too. > > Any idea of what I should do in this case? Is it OK to > provide the same evidence on two forms or am I missing > something? > > Thanks in advance!

Feb 20, 2017

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Grace I too am struggling to wrap my head around this component! In my opinion the student need section is the place where they are going to want to see proof of your collaboration with others. So you would want to ensure that your student need evidence shows that clearly. My student need focuses on my braille readers I've taught over the years and I col...See MoreI too am struggling to wrap my head around this component! In my opinion the student need section is the place where they are going to want to see proof of your collaboration with others. So you would want to ensure that your student need evidence shows that clearly. My student need focuses on my braille readers I've taught over the years and I collected evidence that the system in place to get instruction to these students is not effective so I developed a resource repository within the last year as a way to improve that. I worked closely with our visually impaired sector of the special needs department to become more aware of exactly what resources were available to me (ex. 3D printer to make cells/cell parts, tactile boards to quickly make graphs and/or punnett squares, etc) so that the resources I created would work for future Biology teachers that got braille readers in their classrooms. I hope this is the right direction and I hope that helps!

On 2/20/17, Biophysteach wrote: > Hi Colby, I am working on AYA Science Comp 4 right now as > well. To me, it sounds like your two goals are the same thing. > The way you would meet your professional goal is to learn how > to teach it in a clear and consistent manner and then use > those skills to help your students. Your student goal would be > something else. > > But I could be completely wrong on this. I had a lot of > trouble distinguishing these 2 goals as well since there is > very little difference between the descriptions for > professional need vs student need... > > The main area of distinction I noticed was on the forms. > Professional need form asks for evidence of how you met the > professional learning need and the impact of your actions on > student learning. This sounds like it fits your goal perfectly! > > The student need form asks for evidence of the student need, > collaboration, and impact, but then in the prompts > specifically says "that required advocacy, collaboration, > and/or leadership on your part within a larger learning > community (e.g., school, district, community, professional > association)." To me that means you need to connect it to more > than just your class (at least in how you approached it). > > Any thoughts? I'm replying as a way of working through this in > my head as well...this component has been very difficult to > comprehend compared to #2 and #3 > > > On 2/20/17, Colby E wrote: >> Hey all, >> >> Wanted to ask a question for clarifying. I am filling >> out the student need form and professional need form and >> it seems they want evidence of how I collaborated to meet >> both needs. The issue I have is that both needs are very >> related. My student need is helping them solve algebra >> expressions to complete math problems in chemistry and my >> professional need is learning how to teach this concept >> in a consistent and clear manner. The evidence I just >> put in for the student need form was notes and ppts from >> collaborations with our math team and an email. It seems >> like that same evidence would also fit with the other >> form for professional need too. >> >> Any idea of what I should do in this case? Is it OK to >> provide the same evidence on two forms or am I missing >> something? >> >> Thanks in advance!

Feb 20, 2017

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Evidence for Knowledge of Students-C4

by Grace

Feb 19, 2017

In C4 Knowledge of Students document I am told to add no more than 2 pages of evidence (progress charting, email records, notes, etc) that shows I collected info from at least two sources: families, colleagues, professionals in the district or field, community members. I'm confused as to how I show this evidence. Do I just write two pages about it ...See More

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What Works You can cut and past emails onto a single document to submit. You can create a "log" where you keep a recored of emails/phone calls etc. You'd name the interaction, give the date, summarize the reason for the communication and tell the actions YOU took regarding the topic. You can ask colleagues to write a "testimonial" letter ...See More

Feb 19, 2017

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Grace Thanks, What Works! So the evidence should be from my whole group of students and not just the two students who I am focusing on for the assessment portion, correct?

Also, when you say to ask colleagues for a testimonial this would primarily be for the evidence I'm asked to show in the "participating in learning communities" sect...See More

Feb 20, 2017

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C4 ELA/AYA Assessment Data

by Boston

Feb 19, 2017

I am working on Component 4 for ELA/AYA.

Has anyone considered how to present "data or other results" from the formative/summative assessments?

Are they asking for a narrative, or could I create a graph/pie chart/etc . . . ?

Thanks!

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What Works You can use data in almost any form you wish: spreadsheet, chart, graph etc. It might include some description too, but you're allowed other formats as well.

On 2/19/17, Boston wrote: > I am working on Component 4 for ELA/AYA. > > Has anyone considered how to present "data or other > results" from the formative/summat...See More

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C4 ELA/AYA Assessment Data

by Boston

Feb 19, 2017

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Comp.3 Exc. Needs

by MelodyC

Feb 19, 2017

I'm getting set up for the videoing and am looking for advice. Is it better to use my Canon Powershot camera to video or could I use my iPad? I read in the portfolio instructions that external mics are necessary. Can you use such a thing with an ipad?

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Renewal

by Tina

Feb 16, 2017

Hi, I am in the renewal process for Mid Childhood Generalist. I have questions about the PGEs. Is there support for NBPTS Renewal on this board as well as first time candidates?

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Kelly M Hi Tina,

This board will respond to any NB question - initial certification or renewal!

There is a yahoo group specifically set up for renewals, though. It has over 2,000 people on it - some have already renewed, some are in the process now - some have even 'evaluated' (scored) that process. The files have graphic organizers that...See More

Feb 19, 2017

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ECGen. Component 2

by Amy

Feb 18, 2017

In the directions it states that all work must be first drafts. I have a student that is working on showing details in her work. For sample 3 she wrote a wonderful piece on her favorite season but she used a graphic organizer first. Should I use the graphic organizer or her first draft on her lined paper? Also, when stating her goal, do I include t...See More

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What Works Hello Amy,

I don't think it matters a lot under which prompt you put that info as long as it's there. Put the info in whichever makes the most sense to you. I'd use her first draft on lined paper to show where she began, but the graphic organizer could be one of the instructional materials you submit - yes with her work on it.

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Feb 18, 2017

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EC Component 4

by Laura

Feb 16, 2017

I am currently working on EC Component 4 and had a question- Do the student self-reflections have to go along with the planned Unit (with the formative and summative assessments) or can they be different subject areas?

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