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What Works If the information for these prompts is identical for each video, then yes, you can copy and paste.

On 11/13/16, Meghan wrote: > I have finished filming my 2 videos and have started > the writing portion of the component. In completing > the Instructional Context Sheet, can I just copy and > paste the answers for questions 1, 2...See More

Nov 13, 2016

Theresa Hello Meghan! I am just starting to think about what I should video...I am going to video my lesson tomorrow so that I can get my students use to being in the situation. Do you have any helpful suggestions for me when getting ready to film or actually filming? I will be filming a math class as well :)

On 11/13/16, What Works wrote: > If...See More

Dec 1, 2016

Hello! I am just starting out on the new adventure known as NBTC in the EA Math area. Looking online, it doesn't appear to have a large group of support groups, etc. Are there any other EA Math people out there who know of some places I can go other than my local support circle? Any advice is appreciated! (I am a 6th grade math teacher so am preppi...See More

EA Math

by Kathy

Oct 4, 2016

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Josh Hi Kathy and Jackie. I have completed components 1 & 2 in EA Math. I'm currently awaiting my scores for component 2, and I'm starting component 3. I will be happy to help any way I can.

On 10/22/16, Jackie H wrote: > Hi Kathy, > I am in the same boat, 6th grade teacher, embarking on EA > Math. > > > On 10/04/16, Kathy...See More

Nov 11, 2016

Theresa Hello! I have completed components 1 and 2 for EA Math and am working on components 3 and 4 this year. I am going to a short training on those components on Saturday and I am trying to get a trial video done tomorrow just to start to get my kids use to the camera. I too am finding that we don't have many EA math people out there!

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Dec 1, 2016

Component 4 & Physical Education

by Kitty

Nov 29, 2016

Help! I need ideas for this for elementary students I see once a week! What kind of focus group that I would collaborate with their classroom teachers? My husband (a 4th grade teacher) and I trying to figure out how we would collaborate. The best I have come up with now for a small focus group with special needs in my students with physical disabil...See More

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Kitty On 11/30/16, Susan wrote: > On 11/29/16, Kitty wrote: >> Help! >> I need ideas for this for elementary students I see once >> a week! What kind of focus group that I would collaborate >> with their classroom teachers? My husband (a 4th grade >> teacher) and I trying to figure out how we would >> collaborate. T...See More

Nov 30, 2016

What Works I'm getting mixed messages from your original post and your response to Susan.

Just to clarify: For the student need /professional need/ learning communities part of Component 4, you do need to show collaboration. But for the formative and summative assessments, you don't need to show collaboration. The F & S assessments are assessmen...See More

Dec 1, 2016

Renewal

by Pam

Nov 29, 2016

Just beginning the renewal process in Exceptional Needs. I'm at a loss on where to begin. Can anyone offer some advice on how to get started? I thought I would just sit and type responses to the prompt like I did with my original certification, but it isn't that easy! HELP!!

What Works Hello Pam,

Renewal is a different "animal" than your original certification. Here are some suggestions:

1. There is an active, excellent renewal group on yahoo. Go to yahoo.groups.NBCrenewal. This group should prove very helpful.

There are prompts to answer for each Component.

2.Component 1: Start by br...See More

Nov 30, 2016

Nov 30, 2016

Administration Didn't Recognize or Congratulate Me

by Ann

Nov 9, 2016

I certified from the old process as a retake candidate. I was sure I was going to get a congratulations or three from my administration but I was very wrong! I do work in a NYC school and understand that NBPTS is not very popular, however, I know they knew how hard I worked and how much this meant to me. I am very sad that at my school I was not re...See More

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Mindy Layton Hi Unrecognized, I am sorry to hear that you went through all the money, time and professional learning to complete this process and didn't get a recognition. Our state recognizes teachers in our State Capital with Senators and Legislators. Maybe contact your Union, if you're not already a member,our Union takes teachers flower and is very supporti...See More

Nov 10, 2016

lkelly46@sbcglobal.net Hi Ann,

Congratulations (again)! As What Works said, too often teachers who excel are not recognized. Hold your head up high and keep doing the great work you do. It's all about the kids, I know - but it sure helps if you get a pat on the back every now and then - especially when you've worked this hard!

BTW - my district did 're...See More

Nov 25, 2016

Component 2 writing Samples-EMC Literacy

by Amieg84

Nov 19, 2016

Hi all,

I am really struggling with what 2 writing samples to analyze..I'm currently working on more informational text with my kids, so I was thinking a summary? My student struggles with summarizing, but is that substantial enough? Was also thinking of an opinion writing paper? Does hat promote enough literacy if it's a free choice opini...See More

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Dherald I am struggling on what to choose for my evidence as well. I teach fifth grade writing to all 90 of my students. We are getting ready to begin a unit on opinion pieces, and I am wanting to use this unit for my samples, but how do I choose what standard to focus on? Do I focus on the writing piece as a whole, or do I focus on one aspect of it (how t...See More

Nov 20, 2016

What Works Hello herald and others,

Choosing the writing samples is important. You want to choose samples that show growth. If you're using opinion pieces, you might choose an early sample and then a later one that shows improvement in the specific skills you've identified as the student's need.

You don't focus on just one Standard. At the b...See MoreHello herald and others,

Choosing the writing samples is important. You want to choose samples that show growth. If you're using opinion pieces, you might choose an early sample and then a later one that shows improvement in the specific skills you've identified as the student's need.

You don't focus on just one Standard. At the beginning of your C2 instructions is a LIST of Standards. There needs to be evidence of all of them. But don't panic...the prompts are designed to elicit that evidence. When you respond to the various prompts, you show evidence for the various Standards.

Basically the sequence is approximately as follows:

1. You look at a piece of 2 students' work and analyze them for strengths and weaknesses. This is like a baseline assessment. You decide what writing skills (objectives) each needs to work on. I suggest choosing students with DIFFERENT needs so that you can show how you DIFFERENTIATE your instruction the NAME of this Component!).

HOW do you differentiate? Of course some instruction can be the same, but differentiation is important. Could you use: different topics? different graphic organizers? different strategies (1-1, peer editing, word lists etc.)? Show you are meeting EACH student's needs.

2. Now you teach lessons based on what each student needs to work on.

3. You continue to analyze (assess) their writing samples so that you can decide (reflect on) if they've learned the skill (objective)and can move on to a new skill OR if they need more practice with this one.

4. Based on your knowledge of #3, you plan the next steps.

These steps are the basis for the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching which is the NB version of an accomplished lesson/unit plan. Here is a handy acronym: SSTARS:

S=Students (Know your students) S-Set Goals (based on your knowledge) T=Teach (skills you know your students need) A=Assess (analyze student work) R=Reflect S= Start over (set new goals)

I hope this helps.

On 11/20/16, Dherald wrote: > I am struggling on what to choose for my evidence as well. I > teach fifth grade writing to all 90 of my students. We are > getting ready to begin a unit on opinion pieces, and I am > wanting to use this unit for my samples, but how do I choose > what standard to focus on? Do I focus on the writing piece > as a whole, or do I focus on one aspect of it (how the > student is able to use strong evidence)? We complete > multiple opinion pieces throughout the unit. Do I choose one > that the student completes at the beginning of the unit, and > one he/she completes at the end (similar to a pre and post > assessment)? Thank you for ANY advice. - DH

Nov 21, 2016

I am in the process of starting my videos and in going over the instructions I am a little confused. The instructions state that the videos " Together the two lessons must demonstrate a breadth of content by addressing two of the three areas of mathematics, science, and social studies and different instructional formats...". I'm not sure ...See More

MC Gen Component 3

by Ramonica

Nov 6, 2016

What Works Hello, Ramonica.

You will submit 2 videos. They want each video to focus on ONE of the THREE choices they give. So you could make a math video and a SS video. Or you could do a Science video and a math video. Or you could do a SS and a science video - whatever combination of TWO of the THREE subject areas.

Since science and math c...See More

Nov 6, 2016

Iololike On 11/06/16, Ramonica wrote: > I am in the process of starting my videos and in going over > the instructions I am a little confused. The instructions > state that the videos " Together the two lessons must > demonstrate a breadth of content by addressing two of the > three areas of mathematics, science, and social studies and &...See More

Nov 21, 2016

MC Generalist-Component 2

by Chelsi

Nov 16, 2016

I had a colleague tell me not to submit any lessons/worksheets that I got online or from the textbook. She said everything needed to be original. Is that correct?

What Works No, that's not literally true. There are no statements within the instructions forbidding the use of commercial materials such as textbooks, online materials etc. I've seen candidates submit both commercial/ online instructional materials and original, teacher-created ones, as well as modifications of commercial materials - and do well.

Wh...See More

Nov 16, 2016

Chelsi Thank you!

On 11/16/16, What Works wrote: > No, that's not literally true. There are no statements within > the instructions forbidding the use of commercial materials > such as textbooks, online materials etc. I've seen > candidates submit both commercial/ online instructional > materials and original, teacher-created ones,...See More

Nov 17, 2016

Approach?

by Ashley

Nov 13, 2016

I gave kids iPods to scan QR codes and review signal words. I understand my technique was activity-based instruction but what was my approach??

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What Works Ashley, please name your certificate area and which Component you're asking about.

THANKS!

On 11/13/16, Ashley wrote: > I gave kids iPods to scan QR codes and review signal > words. I understand my technique was activity-based > instruction but what was my approach??

Nov 13, 2016