TWS Aid

1. TWS Aid The Seven Factors

2. The Seven Kansas Performance Assessment Factors Reflected in the TWS Each TWS needs to provide proof of meeting the following standards. Contextual Information & Learning Environment Unit Learning Goals & Objectives Instructional Design & Implementation Reflection & Self-Evaluation Factors Demonstration of Integration Skills Analysis of Assessment Procedures Analysis of Classroom Learning Environment

3. Factor 1: Contextual Information & Learning Environment Educational Purposes • Increase teacher’s concept of classroom diversity • Link information about diversity to instructional design Measurement Purpose: • Provide information about teacher’s awareness of contextual factors and ultimately data to examine their ability to function as a professional in a diverse setting. Rubric used by scorers

4. Factor 2: Unit Learning Goals and Objectives Educational Purposes • Promote use of more challenging instruction for all P-12 pupils • Promote use , interpretation, and application of Kansas Content Standards and District Standards • Encourage teachers to avoid “knowledge only” targets Measurement Purpose: • Aid in interpretation of gain scores (i.e., what type and presentation of learning does the gain score represent) Rubric used by scorers

5. Factor 3: Instructional Design & Implementation Educational Purposes • Link instructional design to learning objectives • Encourage teachers to design challenging lessons that: • Impact learning for all students • Address different learning styles • Incorporate a wide range of reading abilities • Incorporate technology • Use learning centered environment Measurement Purpose: • Ensure that teachers understand and use a variety of appropriate instructional strategies Rubric used by scorers

6. Factor 4:Demonstration of Integration Skills Educational Purposes: • Demonstrate the ability to integrate across and within content fields • Demonstrate the ability to teach thinking skills Measurement Purpose: • Ensure that teachers can facilitate all students’ abilities to understand relationships between subject areas Rubric used by scorers

7. Factor 5: Analysis of Classroom Learning Environment Educational Purposes: • Provide opportunity for teachers to link learning results to classroom efforts • Promote teacher reflection on the impact the unit had on individual small group and whole group learning • Provide evidence of a sufficient classroom management plan Measurement Purpose: • Ensure teachers provide a classroom environment supportive of student interaction in learning activities Rubric used by scorers

8. Factor 6:Analysis of Assessment Procedures Educational Purposes: • Promote link between learning objectives and assessments • Encourage the use of different assessment formats • Encourage the use of challenging assessments Measurement Purposes: • Encourage teachers to avoid using simple knowledge based assessment unless appropriate • Teachers can present some representation of calculating student gain scores Rubric used by scorers

9. Factor 7: Reflection and Self-Evaluation Educational Purposes: • Promote analysis and synthesis of all activities • Promote professional development • Promote a better understanding of the implications for the state assessment and accreditation process on the teacher’s classroom Measurement Purposes: • Estimate the degree to which the unit was successful • Demonstrate that the teacher can successfully evaluate the effects of his or her choices and actions Rubric used by scorers