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NBCT Component 4 E/MC Literacy

by Country Woman

Jan 2, 2017

What Works, Thank you so much for your help!

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NBCT Component 4 E/MC Literacy

by Country Woman

Jan 1, 2017

What Works, I purchased your updated book and I am using the Learning Communities Organizer. Could you explain the organizer in more detail? I understand what you're asking for in the purpose, but unsure what the other terms mean. Thank you so much for the book and your response. Also, do we only write about one professional need? My goal was to ge...See More

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What Works Sure! (And BTW...thanks for the vote of confidence!)

The organizer is meant to help candidates outline information about the various professional groups or learning communities in which they participate. So each heading:

NAME OF GROUP: Report Card Task Force; Student Study Team, Technology Team etc.

PURPOSE: Review presen...See More

Jan 2, 2017

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Country Woman On 1/02/17, What Works wrote: > Sure! (And BTW...thanks for the vote of confidence!) > > The organizer is meant to help candidates outline > information about the various professional groups or > learning communities in which they participate. So each > heading: > > NAME OF GROUP: Report Card Task Force; Student > Study T...See More

Jan 2, 2017

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Component 2

by NBC Hazing Experience

Jan 1, 2017

I will probably finish writing my component 2 entry in a few days. My frustration is that I have never seen examples of component 2 entries. When I went to university, I almost always had examples of good writing for projects similar to this.

Does anyone know where I can find models of good writing for component 2? The NBCT looks unprofes...See More

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What Works Hello NBC Hazing...

The National Board Certification process is not like university classes. It's more like an independent study project and they do put the burden and responsibility of figuring things out on the candidate. I agree this can be frustrating. I know I would have loved to have had some models to look at when I was a candidate....See MoreHello NBC Hazing...

The National Board Certification process is not like university classes. It's more like an independent study project and they do put the burden and responsibility of figuring things out on the candidate. I agree this can be frustrating. I know I would have loved to have had some models to look at when I was a candidate. However, there are some very good reasons why the NB doesn't furnish them.

Believe it or not, humans are copy-cats - and teachers are humans. If we see a "model" then we think our work should look like that. But the problem is that there are approximately 10,000 candidates per year which means there are 10,000 individual teaching situations. No model could possibly be comprehensive enough to represent the variety of teaching contexts that exist. Trying to imitate a model can become very inauthentic. The prompts are written to elicit from EACH candidate, what is true for THEM.

That said, the NB provides some resources you may not have discovered. One important resource is the GENERAL PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS. This document covers a myriad of topics - including some writing samples. From pages 16-39 are some writing samples along with explanations of the 3 types of writing one uses to respond to the prompts: descriptive, analytical, and reflective. Each of the samples showcase ONE of the types of writing. The underlined sentences represent the type of writing THAT sample shows. The samples aren't full or real writing examples, but they are of an Instructional Context, Planning, and Reflection similar to Component 2.

If you read them and do some analyzing of your own, you'll start to get a feel for how to write to address the prompts clearly, consistently, and convincingly. There is no way to know how they would score, if they were real, but I think one can assume that the NB has used appropriate quality writing for their samples.

There are also books on Amazon that give support to candidates and include writing tips such as sentence stems and other information to help candidates write well. Look in "Books" for National Board Certification and be sure to look for the NEW books that cover Components 1,2,3, and 4. There are older books available, but they focus on the old process, not the new one.

From time to time, I post messages with writing tips...I'll try to do that soon.

I hope you'll find some of the resources helpful.

On 1/01/17, NBC Hazing Experience wrote: > I will probably finish writing my component 2 entry in a few > days. My frustration is that I have never seen examples of > component 2 entries. When I went to university, I almost > always had examples of good writing for projects similar to > this. > > Does anyone know where I can find models of good writing for > component 2? The NBCT looks unprofessional by not providing > examples of good writing.

Jan 1, 2017

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Comp. 1

by I.Strat.

Dec 12, 2016

I am looking for a study guide of any kind for comp. 1 Middle Child Generalist...any ideas?

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Kelly On 12/12/16, Meghan wrote: > On 12/12/16, I.Strat. wrote: >> I am looking for a study guide of any kind for comp. 1 >> Middle Child Generalist...any ideas? > > There isn't one... I bought the flash cards on eBay for this cert area. Mometrix I believe is the company.

Dec 31, 2016

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SusieQ Actually there is one, but it isn't just for MCGens; it's for all certificate areas. It's called What Works! Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification; Version 3.0, Components 1 and 2. There is also a sequel for Components 3 and 4. Both are available on Amazon.

I hope Kelly finds the flash cards helpful. I don't recom...See More

Jan 1, 2017

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AYA Chemistry - Comp 4

by Kari

Dec 31, 2016

Hello!

After taking a few months off and having gotten my scores for Comps 1, 2, & 3, I am now very motivated to push through the last component towards certification! I'm in the beginning stages and, so far, I have read through the comp instructions, the submission guide, have chosen my student population, and have started doing the b...See More

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component 4 emc literacy

by emc19

Nov 16, 2016

Hello everyone!

I'm overwhelmed with the instructions for component 4. I read it several times but I think I need someone to really help me understand what I really need to do.

What is the difference between the Professional Need Form and the Student Need Form? In the old NBCT most of the candidates utilized after- school tutoring...See More

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Biophysteach Completely different subject area, but I agree! Component 2 and 3 kind of had one main goal you were working towards, this component seems like so many disconnected parts that you have to throw in to one written commentary...no idea where to start.

On 11/16/16, emc19 wrote: > Hello everyone! > > I'm overwhelmed with the instructio...See More

Nov 17, 2016

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EMorris I am in complete agreement. Have you had any "Aha" moments since this post? I am also emc literacy, and I am not sure what to make of this component right now. I am also currently undertaking component 3 which has me wondering if I should wait and tackle 4 next year? Advice on that (if you have already completed 3?)

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Dec 29, 2016

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Component 2

by La'Toya

Dec 25, 2016

I am having a really hard time beginning my component 2. Any suggestions on how to begin with the writing?

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La'Toya On 12/28/16, Rhonda wrote: > On 12/25/16, La'Toya wrote: >> I am having a really hard time beginning my component 2. >> Any suggestions on how to begin with the writing? > > I just got my scores back for Component 2 and I scored 4.0. > Find the list of questions and just answer them. The paper > will not "flow" ...See More

Dec 29, 2016

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What Works I couldn't have said it better. Just answer the questions - just like you tell your students to do. Use the prompts, as Rebecca suggested, to begin your responses. Then later,if you need more space, there are ways to shorten up the language a bit.

As Rebecca says, flow isn't the point. The prompts are designed to elicit info that will let...See More

Dec 29, 2016

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Discuss my scores, please..

by Ohsque

Dec 13, 2016

My Comp 1 scores are: ex1- 3.0 ex2- 1.0 ex3- 3.0 SRI- 2.975

average- 2.494

I am assuming I have met the 1.75 requirement- but am I in okay standing as I begin the other components?

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Curious On 12/14/16, s wrote: > On 12/13/16, Ohsque wrote: >> My Comp 1 scores are: >> ex1- 3.0 >> ex2- 1.0 >> ex3- 3.0 >> SRI- 2.975 >> >> average- 2.494 >> >> I am assuming I have met the 1.75 requirement- but >> am I in okay standing as I begin the other >> components? > > Though...See More

Dec 28, 2016

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What Works I believe each exercise costs $125.

On 12/28/16, Curious wrote: > On 12/14/16, s wrote: >> On 12/13/16, Ohsque wrote: >>> My Comp 1 scores are: >>> ex1- 3.0 >>> ex2- 1.0 >>> ex3- 3.0 >>> SRI- 2.975 >>> >>> average- 2.494 >>> >>> I am assuming I have m...See More

Dec 28, 2016

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