California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) #1 Workshop

1. California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) #1Workshop Facilitator: Stacy A. Griffin, Ed.D sgriffin1@antioch.edu

2. Agenda • Exploring resources on Sakai • Review the CalTPA Handbook information on TPA #1 • Review the task • Review the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) for the task • Dissect each case • Begin to work independently on the task • Ask clarifying questions • Next Steps…

3. Let’s Review the Handbook Chapter 3: The Subject Specific Pedagogy Task http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/TPA-files/CandidateHandbook.pdf Pages 21-34

4. Task #1:Subject-Specific Pedagogy (SSP) In this task, you will respond to four case studies. • Lesson Design • Assessment Practices • Adaptations for English Language Learners • Adaptations for Students with Special Needs

5. WORKSHOP #1: The Teacher Performance Expectations that are Introduced in this Workshop Include: • Making Subject Matter Comprehensible to Students TPE 1 Specific Pedagogical Skills for Subject Matter Instruction • Assessing Student Learning TPE 3 Interpretation and Use of Assessments • Engaging and Supporting Students in Learning TPE 4 Making Content Accessible TPE 6 Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices TPE 7 – Teaching English Learners • Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for Students TPE 9 Instructional Planning

6. Case Study 1: Lesson DesignDissect the Case! • A. Contextual Information for Case Study 1 • Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit • Class Description • Developmental Needs of the Students in Grade 3

7. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 1! • Ask yourself, “What information is the state looking for?” • “How can I use what I know about the unit, class description, and developmental needs of the students to help me answer the questions accurately?” • Do you need any clarifications?

8. Case Study 2: Assessment PracticesDissect the Case! • A. Contextual Information for Case Study 2 • Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit • Teacher Reflection on Student Assessment for This Unit • Assessment Plan

9. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 2! • “How can I use what I know to identify one strength and one weakness in the unit?” • Review the Additional Assessment • “How can I use what I know about the unit and the supplementary resource to answer the questions clearly?” • Do you need any clarifications?

10. Case Study 3: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for English Learners Dissect the Case! • A. Contextual Information for Case Study 3 1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 2 Days in a Unit 2. Outline of Plans for Days 1 and 2 3. Student Description

11. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 3! • Ask yourself to identify everything you know about Guillermo. • Ask yourself, “How can I use what I know about the unit, outline, and student description to help me answer the questions accurately?” • Do you need any clarifications?

12. Case Study 4: Adaptation of Subject-Specific Pedagogy for Students with Special Needs Dissect the Case! • Contextual Information for Case Study 4 1. Elements of a Learning Experience for 3 Days in a Unit 2. Outline of Plans for Days 3, 4, and 5 Instructional Strategies 3. Student Description

13. Dissect the Questions for Case Study 4! • Ask yourself, “Based on what I know about the unit and Julie’s needs, how can I answer the questions accurately?” • “Based on what I know about Julie and the progress monitoring strategies provided, how can I best ensure that the student is making progress toward the learning goals?” • Do you need any clarifications?

14. Next Steps… • Review the documents on Sakai • Complete your first draft of TPA #1 • Revise your draft • Edit your work • Please send any clarifying questions to • sgriffin1@antioch.edu • Send your final version of TPA #1 to • dmagana@antioch.edu BREATHE!