Prepare to Strut Your Stuff

This week you should be looking at what is expected in Task 2.  It sounds like you have all done some filming.  What have you learned from watching yourself teaching?

As I prepare to spend time with you, what would you like me to see and give you feedback on? What are you most proud of thus far? What do you think you still need to focus on? Share with each other.

EdTPA Task 1

This week let's talk about the edTPA and focus on Task 1.  Heidi sent out the link to the recently released Making Good Choices--A Support Guide for edTPA Candidates.  I have just started to review it and find it very helpful.  I hope you will too.

So, let's talk about your progress thus far.  I assume you have completed the Context For Learning so think about how you are going to describe your class. 

What is the central focus of the learning segment you are planning?  See page 6 of the Guide and note that Literacy has additional support in Appendix A.  Secondly, previous candidates have struggled with Academic Language so what language demands you will identify in your learning task?  See Guide pages 8-9 for help. What language function have you identified that is essential for all students in your class to understand and practice within your central focus?  

If you haven't gotten to these planning tasks yet, this should get you started! 

Week in Review

You just completed a four day school week.  Did you notice anything different from the kids coming off a three day weekend?  Please share a highlight and a stretch from last week.  Don't forget to respond to each other. :)