FIVE CORE PROPOSITIONS David Robinson, NBCT

FIVE CORE PROPOSITIONSDavid Robinson, NBCT

Session Two – 5 Core propositionsAGENDA – December 8th 2011David Robinson NBCT • Welcome • Introductions • NORMS • Where are you on your journey to become a NBCT? • Candidate Commitment – I can I can I can • THE FIVE CORE PROPOSITIONS The foundation for accomplished teaching What They look like in the classroom WRITING- DESCRIPTIVE/ ANALYTICAL / REFLECTIVE

Teachers are committed to students and their learning- CP1 • Recognize individual differences in their students and adjust their practice accordingly. • Have an understanding of how students develop and learn. • Treat students equitably • Teachers’ mission extends beyond developing the cognitive capacity of their students.

CP1- What it can look like in the classroom: • Get to know each student as an individual. • Who they go home to each evening. • Know their previous performance. • What sparks their interest. • This understanding is used consistently in deciding how to best tailor instruction.

CP-2 Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects • Appreciate how knowledge in their subjects is created, organized and linked to other disciplines. • Command specialized knowledge of how to convey a subject to students. • Generate multiple paths to knowledge.

CP-2 What it can look like in the classroom: • Teachers are passionate about the subjects they teach. • They work tenaciously with students of all abilities and interest levels. • They are not afraid to try something new or unusual to capture and engage students. • Find alternate teaching methods and strategies when a student is struggling with a subject.

CP-3 Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning • Call on multiple methods to meet their goals. • Orchestrate learning in group settings. • Place a premium on student engagement. • Regularly assess student progress. • Teachers are mindful of their principal objectives.

CP-3 What it can look like in the classroom: • Students work in multiple configurations. • The classroom climate is warm and accepting – students understand that mistakes are opportunities for learning. • Assessment by observation, analyzing student work, informal and formal evaluations. • When the results indicate a gap, new instructional techniques are tried.

CP-4 Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience • Lifelong learners seeking to expand their repertoire, deepen their knowledge and skill, and become wiser in rendering judgments. • Seek the advice of others and draw on education research and scholarship to improve their practice.

CP-4 What it can look like in the classroom: • Teachers use today’s results to structure lessons for tomorrow. • They analyze every day thinking about what went well, and what needs to be re-done – with specific goals in mind. • Flexible and adaptable lesson plans. • Strive to teach for understanding and mastery.

CP-5 Teachers are members of learning communities • Contribute to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals. • Work collaboratively with parents. • Take advantage of community resources.

CP-5 How it can look in the classroom: • Open door policy to all. • Students are used to visitors. • Regular and innovative means of two way communication with parents and family. • Channels for parents to speak openly to teachers.

5 CORE PROPS ACTIVITY • Read statement • How do I implement & use assessments to adjust my lessons and gauge understanding? • What evidence do you have of this?

5 CORE PROPS ACTIVITY • Read statement • How do I create multiple paths for students to learn the subject matter • What evidence do you have of this?

5 CORE PROPS ACTIVITY • Read statement • How do I use varied student groupings (individual/paired/small group/whole class) to ensure students are mastering content? • What evidence do you have of this?

PARKING LOT Burning Questions? ?

What’s Next? • Writing for National Board Certification Descriptive, Analytical, Reflective Homework Who are you teaching? – Your Instructional Context

FIVE CORE PROPOSITIONS David Robinson, NBCT