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Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning. Lisa A. Harris, Ed.D . Virginia Department of Education Specialist for Foreign Languages. Jennifer Carson, M.Ed. Virginia Beach City Public Schools Coordinator, World Languages. Learning Objectives.
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Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning Lisa A. Harris, Ed.D.Virginia Department of Education Specialist for Foreign Languages Jennifer Carson, M.Ed.Virginia Beach City Public Schools Coordinator, World Languages
Learning Objectives After this session, participants will be able to: Identify correlations between the Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers of Foreign Languages(VSPPT-FL) and the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Framework. Discuss how the TELL Criteria support the development of professional development plans for Foreign Language teachers. Use the TELL Project’s products as a foundation for professional development planning on an individual, school, division, or state level
Uniform Performance Standards The Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers (VSPPT)
VSPPT/FL Background Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers Approved by the Virginia Board of Education on April 28, 2011, effective July 1, 2012. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/regulations/uniform_performance_stds_2011.pdf
Performance Evaluation Standard Weighting 23
The Virginia Foreign Language Professional Development Framework (VA-FLPD) Based on the VSPPT and the TELL Project
The Virginia Foreign Language Professional Development Framework • Collaborative Effort • Research based • Model for individual, school, and/or division level plans • Correlated with VSPPT/FL and the TELL Project • On the Web at: www.flavaweb.org/
Uniform Standards • Standard 1: Professional Knowledge • Standard 2: Instructional Planning • Standard 3: Instructional Delivery • Standard 4: Assessment of and for Student Learning • Standard 5: Learning Environment • Standard 6: Professionalism • Standard 7: Student Academic Progress
Core Beliefs The identified teacher characteristics and behaviors represent the model world language teacher.
Core Beliefs World language teachers can become models if the model teacher is defined.
Core Beliefs The identified characteristics and behaviors are intended to guide individual teacher growth toward the model and are not necessarily tied to teacher appraisal.
The Virginia Standards • Standard 1: Professional Knowledge • Standard 2: Instructional Planning • Standard 3: Instructional Delivery • Standard 4: Assessment of and for Student Learning • Standard 5: Learning Environment • Standard 6: Professionalism • Standard 7: Student Academic Progress
TELL Framework VSPPT #3 VSPPT #5 VSPPT #6 VSPPT #2 VSPPT #4 VSPPT #6 VSPPT #5
Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning Introduction Framework Implementation SELF-ASSESSMENTS
Division Implementation Scenario 1
Division Implementation Curriculum Leader - Full-day Workshop • research on student achievement • 3 core beliefs of TELL • small group discussions about characteristics
Division Implementation Teachers • use self-assessment tool to determine current adherence to the criteria. • Select top 3 choices for growth for the semester. • Inform the supervisor.
A Division Coordinator’s Perspective “I believe the TELL Project will help us better support teachers and retain them in our profession. Teachers, like students, need to have clear expectations and understandings of what an effective teacher looks like and how they should strive to perform in today’s world language classroom and community.” Dawn Samples, SC
Sharon Deering, TX Division Practices
School-level Implementation Scenario 2
Department Implementation • Present research on student achievement. • Study the 7 domains in meetings & in-service days. • Take the Self-Assessment. • Make a decision about professional development needs based on Self-Assessment results. • Administrators support implementation.
Alyssa Villarreal, TN Role of Principal
Individual Teacher Implementation Scenario 3
Individual Teacher Implementation • Review the 7 domains. • Take the self-assessments to determine areas for growth. • Tape lessons and use observation instruments.
Foundational Criteria Foundational Criteria Framework Documents
Choosing goal areas • Full TELL Self-Assessment Inventory • All domains and criteria • Just one or two of the 7 domains • Foundational Criteria Inventory • Starting with the essential criteria in all 7 domains Decide on the assessment method that is appropriate for you or your group, using:
Using goals to enhance individual professional development Select goal areas Identify related topics and questions Search for professional development options related to the goal: • College courses • Conference sessions • Regional workshops • Look for correlations in offerings
Teachers’ Perspectives “The TELL document has helped me to re-evaluate my teaching from a variety of standpoints; from how I plan and assess, to how I collaborate with students and other stakeholders, to how I set goals for becoming a more effective teacher.” Dorothy McFarland
Teachers’ Perspectives “I recommend it be used like a pilot uses his checklist before, during, and after flight as a guide to focus on all the many facets that are instrumental in assisting our kids navigate their journey as they learn a new language and culture.” Dennis Groters, TX
Resources for Implementation • Correlations to VSPPT • Formative Observation Instruments • Administrative observation instruments • Correlations to research • Research and articles • Exemplars
Partner Initiatives • FLAVA conference correlations • Washington & Lee University FLTWS (webinars) • VCU Title VI grant applications • Regional PD workshops • VDOE support
VDOE • State-wide survey • MOPI Institute • Archived videos • Teacher Direct • PD calendar (SOL Events)
Teacher Direct More direct line of communication with classroom teachers and educators Includes: • Content-specific news and information for teachers & students • Information about new instructional resources • Professional development calendar • Grant opportunities
SOL Events • Searchable online calendar • TELL survey will help determine offerings • Updated as events are identified • VDOE • Professional organizations • Community groups • Regional trainings • Online sessions
Self-Assess • Describe the correlation between the VSPPT and TELL • Discuss how the VSPPT relate to foreign language teaching. • Tell how the VA-FLPD supports professional development for Foreign Language teachers.
Find information and resources on the Virginia Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers and Student Goal Setting on the Web at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/performance_evaluation/teacher/index.shtml
Find information and resources for the TELL project on the Web at: www.tellproject.org