Transcript 6 Degrees of Preparation - St. Cloud State University

6 Degrees of Preparation
Mentoring Teacher Candidates through the
Teacher Performance Assessment
Kathleen Ofstedal - St. Cloud State University
April 2011
Topics
Creating a Positive Cohort Mentality
Setting the Stage for the TPA
Format of the TPA
Separating into Manageable Sections
Section by Section Tips for Mentoring
Cohort Mentality
An educational cohort is a group of students
who, in this case, work together toward
completing a TPA.
Can be positive or negative - this depends on
you!
Provides built-in support, knowing that they are
not alone.
The sense of community, tangible supports, and
solid new friendships provide an incentive to
come to class and finish.
Cohort Building Activity
First Day
To disclose personal information to
class as appropriate
Builds trust
Leadership begins to emerge
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Setting the Stage
Teaching is an Art and a Science
Hard Copy of Handbook
3-ring Binder
Vocabulary
TPA is not an assignment, separate from
their student teaching
Format & Process
Format of TPA
Process for mentoring in class/seminars
Assessing candidates’ progress
TPA Sections
Have candidates turn in work weekly
Do not allow them to get behind
Give points for each section turned in
on time
Late sections lose points
Section by Section Tips
Context for Learning
Planning Instruction
Assessing Student Learning
Instructing and Engaging
Students in Learning
Academic Language