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Academic integrity is engaging in honest and responsible scholarly activity. It includes abstention from falsification,
misrepresentation, or deception in the preparation of the KPTP. The KPTP submitted must be the candidate’s original work.
Teachers are expected to act with personal and professional integrity at all times.
Examples of Violating Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism: This means copying work (such as words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs or ideas) from someone else’s writing
and putting them into a KPTP as original work.
Submitting a KPTP, or parts of a KPTP, that was prepared by a person other than the candidate.
Submitting a KPTP, or parts of a KPTP, that was previously submitted by someone else.
Not properly citing sources used in the KPTP document (such as lesson plan format).
Fabricating context, numerical, or other data.
Extensive collaboration with others in preparing the KPTP: Having someone else plan the teaching or write sections of the
candidate’s KPTP.
Any suspected violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will be brought to the attention of the institution where the
candidate is enrolled.
The institution is expected to investigate the suspected violation following individual institutional policy and procedure.
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The Kansas Performance Teaching Portfolio (KPTP) is designed to provide the teacher candidate an opportunity to demonstrate how
he/she uses contextual factors in a classroom to design and implement a unit of study. The teacher candidate will provide information
about the unit’s lesson plans and assessments. Specific information about how the instruction is modified for two individual students
within the classroom is also required. In addition, the teacher candidate will reflect on the implementation of the unit for the whole
class and the two focus students.
The KPTP assesses competency according to the Kansas Professional Standards (see Appendix A for summary of the Standards;
see www.ksde.org for full description of the Standards). For the purpose of the KPTP, the Standards have been clustered into 6
Focus Areas that represent key areas of teaching practice. The Focus Areas are:
Focus Area A: ANALYSIS OF CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION
The teacher candidate will 1) have acquired a knowledge base of how students learn and develop, 2) provide learning
opportunities that will support their understanding of child development, 3) have the knowledge to select developmentally
appropriate differentiated instruction, and 4) include multiple instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners including
those with exceptionalities. Kansas Standards 1,2, and 3
Focus Area B: ANALYSIS OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
The teacher candidate: 1) demonstrates the ability to provide different approaches to learning; 2) creates instructional
opportunities that are equitable, that are based on developmental levels, and that are adapted to diverse learners; 3)
understands a variety of appropriate instructional strategies to develop various kinds of students' learning including critical
thinking, problem solving, and reading; 4) plans effective instruction based upon the knowledge of all students, community,
subject matter, curriculum outcomes, and current methods of teaching reading; 5) demonstrates the ability to integrate across
and within content fields; 6) understands the role of technology in society and demonstrates skills using instructional tools and
technology to gather, analyze, and present information. Kansas Standards 3,4,7,11, and 12
Focus Area C: INSTRUCTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
The teacher candidate understands and uses a variety of appropriate instructional strategies including a wide range of
technological tools to develop various kinds of students' learning including critical thinking, problem solving, and reading. The
teacher candidate ensures effective student use of technology. Kansas Standards 4,11, and 12
Focus Area D: ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The teacher candidate uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior, including effective verbal and
non-verbal communication techniques to create a positive learning environment that fosters active inquiry, supportive
interaction, collaboration, and self-motivation in the classroom. Kansas Standards 5 and 6
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The KPTP measures the teacher candidate’s ability to design, deliver, and reflect on an entire unit of study through four distinct
sources of evidence which are:
Task #1. Contextual Information & Learning Environment Factors
In this Task the teacher candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the students in the class and how student
characteristics are used for planning instruction and establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Task #2. Designing Instruction
In this Task the teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to design a unit of study for the students in the classroom.
Within this unit of study, the teacher candidate is required to plan for the use of assessment, technology, reading strategies,
integration of content, differentiation, and resources.
Task #3. Teaching and Learning
In this Task the teacher candidate will demonstrate the skills of lesson delivery and assessment of student learning over the
course of the entire unit of study that was designed in Task 2. Two lessons from this unit of study will be developed in detail in
order to be observed as well as video recorded.
Task #4. Reflection and Professionalism
In this Task the teacher candidate will demonstrate the ability to critically examine and reflect on his or her teaching
performance and the impact of instruction on the students. In addition, Task 4 is also intended for the teacher candidate to
evaluate professionalism and commitment to lifelong learning.
Focus Area E: ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
The teacher candidate understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continual
intellectual, social, and other aspects of personal development of all learners. The teacher candidate monitors his or her own
teaching strategies and behavior in relation to student success, modifying plans, and instructional approaches accordingly.
Kansas Standard 8
Focus Area F: REFLECTION AND SELF-EVALUATION
The teacher candidate is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on
others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community), actively seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally, and participates in the school improvement process. The teacher candidate fosters collegial relationships with
school personnel, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support all students' learning and well-being. Kansas
Standards 9 and 10
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1) General Guidelines:
a. Read each task and rubric descriptions entirely before beginning work on any part of the portfolio.
b. Develop a timeline for completion. (As a reference, participants report that during the pilot of the KPTP, the average amount
of time to complete the written portion of each task is: Task #1: 3-4 hours , Task #2: 6-8 hours, Task #3: 4-5 hours , and Task
#4: 2-3 hours ).
c. Develop an outline and set a due date for each task, realizing that some parts of each task can be occurring simultaneously.
For example, the daily teaching reflections required in Task 3 can be collected at the same time as the daily communications
log required in Task 4.
d. Before submitting the portfolio, check responses to see if all prompts and questions have been addressed, compare
responses to the criteria listed in the rubrics, make sure all items in the checklists are completed, and all other required
products are included. The required products should be clearly labeled and placed in the appendices in the order that they
are requested.
e. Do not use names of candidate, teachers, students, schools, school districts or cities.
2) Guidelines for Making Selections:
The major selections that must be made to complete the KPTP are:
a. Class selection
If teaching more than one class, select a class that includes a diverse population with a range of achievement levels,
exceptionalities, and/or cultural or linguistic backgrounds. The candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to teach
students who have a variety of needs.
b. Subgroup selection
Select a subgroup based on the information and analyzed data collected during the Contextual Information portion of Task
1. The candidate will need to consistently track and analyze the progress of the students in the subgroup compared to the
whole class.
b. Focus student selection
Select two focus students for whom specific information will be provided in Tasks 1, 2, and 3.
One of the focus students should be either a student with exceptionalities or an English Language Learner in order to
enable the candidate to demonstrate ability to modify lessons and assist these students in meeting all the unit objectives.
The focus students should be from the class selected.
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c. Unit selection
Choose a topic that is aligned to Kansas state academic standards and is age and developmentally appropriate.
Choose a unit that will have at least four learning objectives, a recommended eight lessons, pre-assessment, formative
assessments, and a summative assessment.
Choose a set of lessons that will allow demonstration of:
1. Integration of reading strategies to promote student understanding.
2. Integration of technology to facilitate student learning.
3. Integration within and across content fields with the goal of extending student learning and fostering a deeper
understanding of the content.
4. Utilization of resources in the school and broader community.
d. Focus lesson selection
Select two of the unit lessons to be featured and video recorded. Choose lessons that demonstrate a broad range of
teaching ability. The candidate will provide specific information about these two focus lessons in Tasks 2 and 3.
3) Formatting Guidelines:
a. Use 11 point, Arial font.
b. Single space both the narrative portions and tables.
c. Do not exceed 35 pages excluding appendices.
d. Appendices should be used to provide supplemental information to help the scorer gain a better understanding of lessons,
assessments, scoring rubrics, etc. Appendices should not be used to convey key responses to task prompts.
e. Abbreviations used in document must be defined in an appendix (e.g. PBS- Positive Behavior Supports).
4) Video Recording Guidelines:
a. The video recorded lessons will be the two focus lessons provided in Task 2.
b. The video recorded lessons will be observed by either your faculty supervisor or the administrator of the school in which you
are student teaching. See the observation form in the appendix for these guidelines.
c. Work with the classroom teacher to obtain permission to record each student.
d. Use a high quality video recording that captures both teacher and student voices.
e. Practice videotaping a sample lesson and review it prior to videotaping the actual lessons for Task 3.
5) Artifact collection guidelines:
a. Two detailed lesson plans should be included in the portfolio appendix.
b. Copies of assessments should also be included. This includes pre-assessments, formative assessments, and a summative
assessment. If scoring rubrics are used, include the rubrics in the appendix.
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Task Overview:
Task #1 is all about the class and the learning environment. In this task, the candidate will demonstrate an understanding of who is in the
classroom and how that information is used to plan instruction and establish a classroom environment conducive to learning. The
purpose of this task is to address Focus Areas A and D. Responses to this task will be scored on the extent to which they provide clear,
convincing, appropriate, consistent, and effective evidence according to the rubrics at the end of this task.
Composing Responses:
This task has been divided into steps with specific directions and prompts to assist in providing responses. Responses must
address all of the prompts provided for each step.
Step 1: General Contextual Information
o Narrative 1.1.1
o Type of Community in which teaching will take place
o Details about the overall makeup of the district AND Details about the overall makeup of the school
o Details about district/school requirements that impact and guide instruction
Step 2: Classroom Contextual Information
o Table 1.2.1
o Details about the overall makeup of the class in which teaching will take place
o Subgroup of students AND rationale of why the subgroup was chosen
o Table 1.2.2
o Student Characteristics: Intellectual, Social, and Personal for Whole Class AND the Subgroup
o Specific Implications that the student characteristics will have for instruction of the Whole Class AND the
Subgroup
Step 3: Focus Students Information
o Table 1.3.1
o Provide information about the TWO focus students selected from this class that would benefit from modified
instruction
Step 4: Implications for Classroom Learning Environment
o Narrative 1.4.1
o Plan how a positive learning environment for the whole class will be created AND provide a rationale for
decisions
o Describe how adaptations will be provided to the Subgroup AND the Focus Students to become self-motivated
and work cooperatively/productively AND provide a rationale for decisions
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Helpful Reminders:
Select a class that will be used for all four tasks in the KPTP. Select a class that includes a range of student diversity
including achievement levels, exceptionalities, cultural or language diversity.
Responses to all four steps in task 1 will be based on this class only.
Select two focus students from this class who will be specifically addressed in steps 3 and 4.
Directions: In this step, write a brief narrative about the broader context in which teaching will take place while completing this
portfolio (district, school, and community). No specific names should be listed. Use a variety of resources to find this contextual
information including district/school websites, school administrators, school counselors, cooperating teachers, student records,
students’ families, etc. Response should be limited to one page.
Narrative 1.1.1 General Contextual Information (limited to 1 page)
Directions: In this step, complete Table 1.2.1 and Table 1.2.2 with information about the students in the class selected. Use a
variety of resources to find this contextual information including school administrators, school counselors, cooperating teacher,
student records, etc. At the end of Table 1.2.1, identify a Subgroup of students (e.g., males, females, ethnicity, parental support,
etc.) and provide a rationale for the selection. Response should be limited to one page.
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Include information regarding:
• the type of community in which teaching will take place (Ex. urban, rural, or suburban)
• details about the overall makeup of the district (Ex. 3 high schools and 10 elementary schools; district report card information on
student performance);
• details about the overall makeup of the school (Ex. Pre K–grade 6, 345 students)
• details of district or school requirements that impact and guide instruction (Ex. Mandated curricula, standardized tests or other
assessments, annual yearly progress, scheduling, etc.).
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Table 1.2.1. Class Contextual Information (limited to 1 page)
Grade level Content area (e.g., mathematics) Topic (e.g., geometry)
Age range of students Number of male students
Total number of students Number of female students
Percentage of students receiving free lunch Percentage of students receiving reduced lunch
[if free/reduced lunch information not available for class, provide school percentages]
Area in which students live (check all that apply)
Urban Suburban
Rural
Ethnicity of students (give numbers)
African American or Black Hispanic or Latino
Native American/Alaskan Native White
Asian or Pacific Islander Other (specify)
Language proficiency of students (give
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Fluent English Proficient English Language Learners
Identified special needs categories
represented (give numbers)
Specific Learning Disability Speech/Language Impaired
Hard of Hearing Visually Impaired
Deaf
Orthopedically Impaired
Deaf-Blind Emotionally Disturbed
Other Health Impaired Autism
Multiple Disabilities Intellectually Disabled
Brain Injury _Gifted
Established Medical Disability (0-5 yrs) Developmentally Delayed (0-10 yrs)
At risk for developmental disabilities Other (Specify)
Subgroup Selected (describe the group):
Rationale for Selection:
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Directions: Think about the intellectual (readiness, cognitive abilities, learning needs, developmental levels, etc.), social (emotional,
attitudinal, motivational, etc.), and personal characteristics of the class and subgroup (physical, social, individual experiences, talents,
language, culture, family and community values, etc.). In Table 1.2.2, describe the specific characteristics and the
implications for instruction. Table response limited to one page.
Table 1.2.2 Student Characteristics and Implications for Instruction (limited to 1 page)
Student Characteristics
Specific Descriptions
Indicate whether this was for the
Whole Class (W) and Subgroup (S)
Specific Implications For Instruction
Whole Class (W) and Subgroup (S)
Intellectual Characteristics
- Including readiness,
cognitive abilities, learning
needs, developmental levels,
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academic performance/
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% Above standard
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- Including emotional,
attitudinal, motivational, etc.
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- Including physical, social,
individual experiences,
talents, language, culture,
family and community
values, etc.
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Directions: In this Step, provide information about the two selected focus students who would benefit from modified instruction. If
the class includes students with exceptionalities or English Language Learners [as indicated on Table 1.2.1], they MUST be
chosen as one of the focus students. Complete Table 1.3.1 below referring to these students only as Student A and Student B.
Do not use proper names. Table response limited to one page.
Table 1.3.1 Focus Students Information (limited to 1 page)
Describe this student
using information from
Table 1.2.1
Why was this
student selected?
What was learned about this
student? Address
characteristics from Table 1.2.2
Based on this information, what are
implications for this student’s
instruction?
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Social
Personal
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Social
Personal
Directions: In this step, use the contextual information in Table 1.2.1 and Table 1.2.2 to describe a plan for establishing a positive
learning environment for the class as a whole. Strategies in the plan should address self-motivation, positive relationships, positive
classroom behavior, cooperation, active engagement and purposeful learning in the classroom. Provide a rationale for response.
Describe how adaptations will be provided to the subgroup and the focus students to become self-motivated and work productively
and cooperatively. Provide a rationale for responses (limited to two pages).
Narrative 1.4.1 Classroom Learning Environment Implications (limited to 2 pages)
WHOLE CLASS:
SUBGROUP:
FOCUS STUDENT A:
FOCUS STUDENT B:
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REQUIREMENT
( what to do)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
(what to submit)
1. General Contextual
Information
□ choose a class
□ gather contextual information about
district, school and community
□ write Narrative 1.1.1
□ Narrative 1.1.1 General Contextual
Information
[1 page]
2. Classroom Contextual
Information
□ gather class and subgroup contextual
information
□ complete Table 1.2.1 Class Contextual
Information
□ consider student characteristics and
collect information
□ complete Table 1.2.2 Student Characteristics
and Implications for Instruction
□ Table 1.2.1 Class
Contextual Information
[1page]
□ Table 1.2.2 Student
Characteristics and Implications for
Instruction [1 page]
3. Focus Students
Information
□ select two focus students
□ complete Table 1.3.1 Focus Students
Information
□ Table 1.3.1 Focus Students
Information [1 page]
4. Implications for
Classroom Learning
Environment
□ create a learning environment plan
□ describe for whole class
□ describe for a subgroup
□ describe for focus students
□ Narrative 1.4.1 Classroom Learning
Environment Implications [2 pages]
Maximum [6 pages]
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Scoring Rubric
Task #1 - Contextual Information and Learning Environment Factors
Focus Area A
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or
no evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing, appropriate,
consistent, effective
Standard 2
Educator demonstrates
an understanding of how
individuals learn and
develop intellectually,
socially, and personally
and provides learning
opportunities that
support this
development.
Responses include:
Incomplete or ineffective
intellectual, social, and personal
developmental influences on
learning.
Minimal or inappropriate
information about the
characteristics of the community,
district, school, and/or class.
Minimal or inappropriate
implications for instruction.
Responses include:
Limited intellectual, social, and
personal developmental influences
on learning.
Limited information about the
characteristics of the community,
district, school, and/or class.
Limited implications for instruction.
Responses include:
Multiple intellectual, social, and personal
developmental influences on learning.
Detailed and appropriate information
about the characteristics of the
community, district, school, and/or class.
Detailed and appropriate implications for
instruction.
Standard 3
Educator demonstrates
the ability to provide
different approaches to
learning and creates
instructional
opportunities that are
equitable, that are based
on developmental levels,
and that are adapted to
diverse learners
including those with
exceptionalities.
Responses for 2 focus students
provide:
Incomplete or inappropriate
references to student
characteristics, including but not
limited to prior learning, culture,
language, exceptionality, family
values, and community values.
Minimal or inappropriate
implications for instruction.
Responses for 2 focus students
provide:
Limited references to student
characteristics, including but not
limited to prior learning, culture,
language, exceptionality, family
values, and community values.
Limited implications for instruction.
Responses for 2 focus students provide:
Detailed and appropriate references to
student characteristics, including but not
limited to prior learning, culture, language,
exceptionality, family values, and
community values.
Detailed and appropriate implications for
instruction.
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Focus Area D
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or
no evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing, appropriate,
consistent, effective
Standard 5
Educator uses an
understanding of
individual and group
motivation and behavior
to create a learning
environment that
encourages positive
social interaction, active
engagement in learning,
and self-motivation.
Responses provide:
Incomplete or inappropriate
strategies for the whole class to
promote an environment
conducive to positive student
learning.
Inappropriate or no strategies for
the selected subgroup to
become self-motivated and work
productively and cooperatively.
Minimal, inappropriate or no
strategies for the selected focus
students to become self-
motivated and work productively
and cooperatively.
Responses provide:
Limited strategies for the whole
class to promote an environment
conducive to positive student
learning.
Limited strategies for the selected
subgroup to become self-motivated
and work productively and
cooperatively.
Limited strategies for the selected
focus students to become self-
motivated and work productively
and cooperatively.
Responses provide:
Multiple, detailed and appropriate
strategies for the whole class to promote
an environment conducive to positive
student learning. Strategies should
address self-motivation, positive
relationships, positive classroom
behavior, cooperation, and purposeful
learning.
Detailed and appropriate strategies for the
selected subgroup to become self-
motivated and work productively and
cooperatively.
Detailed and appropriate strategies for the
selected focus students to become self-
motivated and work productively and
cooperatively.
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Task Overview:
Task #2 is about PLANNING a unit of study. The focus of the unit will be on one content area (e.g. science, math, social
studies). Choose objectives that are aligned with state standards for the content area and plan a series of lessons that will
enable students to achieve those objectives. Within the unit, design lessons including the use of technology, reading
strategies, integration of other content, and community resources. Identify and/or design assessments that will verify student
achievement of the objectives. Include two (2) detailed lessons that will be video recorded and observed. Include technology
and reading strategies at least once within those two plans. Additionally, prepare adaptive plans for each of the two detailed
lessons for the two Focus Students identified in task #1. The purpose of this task is to address Focus Areas A, B, and E.
Responses to this task will be scored on the extent to which they provide clear, convincing, appropriate, consistent, and effective
evidence according to the rubrics at the end of this task.
Composing Response:
The task has been divided into four steps with specific directions and prompts to assist in providing responses. Responses
must address all of the prompts for each step and be organized in the four steps below.
Step 1: Grade Level, Content, Topic and Rationale
o Table 2.1.1
o Identify Grade Level, Content, Topic, & Rationale of the Unit
Step 2: Unit Design (including pre-assessment)
o Table 2.2.1
o Identify objectives, state the alignment between objectives and state standards, & list instructional strategies
o Assessments: provide information on pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment.
o Describe factors to consider for differentiation
o Table 2.2.2
o Include use of reading strategies, technology, integration across curriculum, and use of community
resources.
Step 3: Detailed Planning (formative and summative assessments)
o Create and attach TWO detailed lesson plans in Appendix B.
o Narrative 2.3.1
o Rationale for lesson plan design
o Table 2.3.2
o Adaptive Plans for Focus Students A and B
Step 4: Unit Assessment Plan to Measure Student Learning
o Provide THREE or more assessments and/or supplemental materials (e.g. rubrics; test keys) in
Appendix C
o Table 2.4.1
o Detailed explanation of assessments and how they will address unit objectives
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Helpful Reminders:
When planning Unit Design, consider:
Topic Selection: Select a topic that allows for integration across content.
Lesson Duration: The available time for each lesson; lesson duration should take into consideration content
development as well as student motivation and interest.
Lesson Variety: Differentiate for a range of abilities and learning styles. The lesson delivery should be both teacher
centered and student centered.
Communications Log: Contacting/planning individuals who may be resources (students, parents, community
members, and other professionals) during the unit. Record any contact in the Communications Log for Task 4.
When selecting the two detailed lesson plans to feature, consider:
Video Recording: These lessons will be observed and video recorded. Feedback should be provided.
Reflection: Reflect on what occurred including lesson design and delivery and student response to instruction.
Differentiated Instruction: Target activities to the whole class as well as to the focus students selected; take
everyone into consideration as these lessons are planned.
Technology: Purposeful use of technology in the lessons. For example, use technology to create activities and
research topics; to deliver material to the students; and involve students in using technology.
When planning assessment for focus students, subgroup, and for the whole class, consider:
Alignment: Assessments must align with objectives. What will students learn about the unit topic?
Objectives: The objectives must be measurable. How will student learning be measured?
Assessment: Vary formative assessments using both formal and informal measures. Summative assessment should
align with the content in the pre-assessment to allow for measurement of student growth (see Glossary for
assessment definitions).
Scoring: Any assessment must be scored in an ethical manner in order to give all students an opportunity to
demonstrate understanding.
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Directions: In step 1, identify the grade level, content area, topic and rationale of the unit. The major focus of the unit lessons will be
on the content area identified. Specify the overall goals for this unit and the length of time available per lesson. Finally, provide a
written rationale for choosing this unit topic, including how it addresses state standards and why it is appropriate at this time. Table
2.1.1 should be limited to one page.
Table 2.1.1 Grade Level, Content, Topic, and Rationale (limited to 1 page)
Category
Description
Grade Level
Content Area
Unit Topic
State Standards Addressed
(written format)
Average Lesson Time
Why did was this unit topic
selected?
How does this unit address
state curriculum standards?
Why is this unit appropriate at
this time?
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Directions: In Step 2, provide specific information for the unit plan. Identify the objectives, state the alignment between objectives
and state standards, and list the instructional activities/strategies that will be used. Provide information on the assessments to be
used (pre-assessment, formative assessment and summative). Describe factors to consider for differentiation. The unit must include
the use of technology, reading strategies, integration of content within and across the curriculum, and the utilization of community
resources. Identify two of the unit lessons that will be observed and video recorded.
Complete the Unit Design Table 2.2.1 provided. The Unit Design Table 2.2.1 will be limited to four pages. Information will include:
1. Unit Objectives: List each objective and identify the level of learning (e.g. Bloom’s Taxonomy) being addressed.
Objectives (cognitive, affective and/or psychomotor) need to be written at a variety of levels (e.g. Bloom’s Taxonomy).
Each objective must be measurable, grade level, age, and developmentally appropriate.
An appropriate number of objectives (four to eight) for this unit.
Each objective will be assessed and data provided to show the level of student learning on each objective in Task #3.
2. Pre-assessment: Select, implement, and analyze a pre-assessment.
Selection: Create, adapt, or use an existing assessment. The pre-assessment should assess the majority (or all if
possible) of the objectives.
Implementation: Give the assessment and analyze the results prior to teaching lessons.
After the pre-assessment is given, analyze and describe any alterations to lessons/unit to reflect what was learned about
student knowledge from the pre-assessment.
Include a copy of the pre-assessment and answer key/rubric in Appendix A.
3. Date: Include the month and day the teaching will take place for each lesson.
One lesson may be taught over several days or more than one lesson may be taught in a single day.
4. Lesson Objectives: Each lesson needs a minimum of one objective.
Use the objectives identified at the top of Table 2.2.1. Identify each objective by number.
5. Instructional Activities/Strategies: Identify and describe the instructional activities and strategies used for each lesson.
Be sure to include both teacher-centered and student-centered models of instruction.
6. Formative Assessment: Indicate what type of formative assessment is used.
The unit must include a minimum of one formal formative and one informal formative assessment.
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7. Adaptations/Differentiation: List the criteria for differentiated instruction that will be used.
Differentiation may be provided for whole group, subgroups and/or individuals.
Address multiple learning styles and intelligences, accommodate varied levels of reading skills, and/or adapt or modify
instruction based upon classroom analysis in task 1.
8. Identified Lessons: Indicate which type of lesson is identified using the following code:
V – Lessons (must identify two) to be video recorded and observed
T – Lesson integrates technology R
– Lesson uses reading strategies
I – Lesson demonstrates integration of content across and within content fields
C – Lesson utilizes community resources
9. Summative Assessment: This will be described fully in step 4
To facilitate the analysis of student learning, it is recommended that the summative assessment content be aligned with
the pre-assessment content.
Table 2.2.1 Unit Design Table (limited to 4 pages)
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Unit Objectives
Level(s)
(e.g. Bloom’s
Taxonomy)
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Pre-
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Describe the
pre-
assessment
used
Explain rationale for
choosing this
assessment
Explain the specific
adaptation(s) made
for Students A and B
OR why no
adaptation(s) are
needed
Which objectives
does this
assessment
address?
Identify how the
assessment will be
scored
Describe specific
student results and
how those results
will impact the unit
plan
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Summative
Assessment:
*V-Lessons (must identify two) to be video recorded and observed; T- Lesson integrates technology; R- Lesson uses reading strategies; I- Lesson
demonstrates integration of content across and within content fields; C- Lesson utilizes community resources
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Provide a copy of the Pre-assessment document and the corresponding scoring key/rubric in Appendix A.
Please note that video recordings and observation forms are NOT submitted with final KPTP for confidentiality purposes.
Directions: Compose a narrative response to the series of questions regarding the unit design. This table should be limited to two
pages.
Table 2.2.2 Unit Design Narrative (limited to 2 pages)
Why are the objectives appropriate?
Why are the lessons sequenced in this manner?
Why were these instructional strategies/activities
selected?
How do the instructional strategies/activities
address the learning objectives for this unit?
How will a variety of levels of thinking skills be
addressed (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy)? Give specific
examples of use.
Explain the reading strategies that will be used
throughout the unit. Give specific examples.
(Remember that using text is not a reading strategy)
What resources will be needed for this unit (include
school and community resources)?
How will technology be integrated within the unit?
Explain both teacher use and student use.
How does the unit demonstrate integration of
content across and within content fields?
How does the unit demonstrate both teacher-
centered and student-centered instructional
strategies?
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Part 1 - Focus Lesson Plans 1 and 2
Directions: In step 3, create and attach two detailed lesson plans in Appendix B. Use any lesson plan format that is comfortable so
long as it includes the information listed below. Both of the lessons will be video recorded, so make plans now to have a camera
available (see Video Recording Guidelines in the Assessment Overview). Also note that teacher-centered and student-centered
models of instruction should be evident in at least one lesson. A specific and appropriate reading strategy must be included in at
least one lesson. At least one lesson must show integration within and across content fields. Technology must also be used in at
least one of the lesson plans. Include a copy of the lesson plans in the appendix.
Make certain to include the following information in each lesson plan [maximum 2 pages each].
Topic selected
Curriculum standards addressed
Lesson objectives identified by number from Table 2.2.1
Connection to student background knowledge
Assessment for lesson objectives
Model(s) of instruction used
Level of Understanding (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy
Differentiated Instruction
Reading Strategy
Technology Use
Community Resources
Materials
Integration within and across content fields
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Directions: Respond to the following questions to elaborate on the focus lesson plans.
Narrative 2.3.1 Lesson Plan Design (limited to 2 pages)
Question
Lesson Plan 1
Lesson Plan 2
What will the students entering this
lesson already know about the
topic?
What type of assessment was
chosen? Why?
How were the specific differentiated
activities needed to
adapt/accommodate for individual
learning needs for the Whole Class,
Subgroup, and Focus Students
determined?
Why was the specific reading
strategy(ies) identified in the plan
chosen?
How is critical thinking and problem
solving addressed in the lesson
plans?
How does the technology utilized
enhance student learning?
Discuss specific classroom routines
and procedures that will be in place
with this lesson to maximize
instructional time.
How will the active and equitable
participation of all students during
this lesson be ensured?
How does the lesson demonstrate
teacher-centered and student-
centered instructional strategies?
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Part 2 – Adaptations to Lesson Plans for Focus Students
Part 2 Directions: Consider Focus Students A and B from Task 1 and the implications for their instruction. For these two focus
students, determine and describe what specific adaptations/accommodations will be made to each detailed lesson. If it is determined
that no adaptations are necessary, indicate that decision and explain the reasoning. If the adaptations provided include the use of a
paraprofessional, describe their role in the lesson delivery. Complete Table 2.3.2 below. This response limited to one page.
Table 2.3.2 Adaptive Plans (limited to 1 page)
LESSON PLAN 1
LESSON PLAN 2
PLAN FOR INSTRUCTION
STUDENT A
STUDENT B
STUDENT A
STUDENT B
What specific
adaptations/modifications to the
instructional plan are needed? Why
are these adaptations appropriate
for the student?
If adaptations are determined to be
unnecessary, identify the part(s) of
the plan that will not be adapted (if
any). Why are adaptations/
modifications not needed?
Directions: This section focuses on the assessment plan for the unit. Provide the following evidence:
Describe one informal formative assessment that was used in this unit. If applicable, place it in Appendix C
Provide a copy of one formal formative assessment and the corresponding rubric or scoring key in Appendix C.
Keep in mind that a variety of assessment formats is recommended.
Describe the minimum level of performance expected for all students to achieve on the summative assessment.
Provide a copy of the summative assessment and the corresponding scoring key/rubric in Appendix C
Table 2.4.1 Unit Assessment Design Table (limited to 2 pages)
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Describe the
assessment
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rationale for
choosing this
assessment
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Students A and B OR
why no adaptation(s)
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Identify how the
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specific student
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plan
Formative
Assessment
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Formative
Assessment
- Formal
Summative
Assessment
What is the
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performance
expected of all
students to
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assessment?
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differences in
performance
expected between
the subgroup
described in Task
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remainder of the
class? Explain.
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REQUIREMENT
(What to do)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
(What to submit)
1. Grade Level, Content,
Topic, and Rationale
□ Select a content area and unit topic
□ Complete Table 2.1.1
□ Table 2.1.1 Grade Level, Content, Topic and
Rationale [1 page]
2. Unit Design
□ Design a preassessment to be given to class
□ Implement preassessment
□ Analyze data and determine what changes need
to be made to unit design
□ Provide specific information for the Unit Design,
Complete Table 2.2.1
□ Complete a Unit Design Narrative, Complete
Table 2.2.2
□ Preassessment document and scoring key or
rubric in Appendix A
□ Table 2.2.1 Unit Design Table [4 pages]
□ Table 2.2.2 Unit Design Narrative [2 pages]
3. Detailed Planning
□ Plan two detailed lessons for the whole class that
will be video recorded and observed *please
note that the video recordings or observation
verification forms will NOT be submitted with
final KPTP for confidentiality reasons.
□ Respond to the questions in the Lesson Plan
Design Table 2.3.1
□ Determine and describe adaptations to each
detailed lesson plan for Focus Students A and B,
Table 2.3.2
□ Two complete Lesson Plans (in Appendix B) [2
pages each]
□ Table 2.3.1 Lesson Plan Design [2 pages]
□ Table 2.3.2 Adaptive Plans [1 page]
4. Unit Assessment Plan
to Measure Student
Learning
□ Select/create, formative assessments and a
summative assessment with rubrics or scoring
key that focuses on the unit designed for the
whole class, Complete Table 2.4.1
□ Table 2.4.1 Unit Assessment Design Table [2
pages]
□ Informal Formative Assessment Document (if
applicable in an appendix C)
□ Formal Formative Assessment Document and
scoring key or rubric (in Appendix C)
□ Summative Assessment Document and scoring
key or rubric (in Appendix C)
Maximum [12 pages] excluding appendices
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Scoring Rubric
Task # 2 - Designing Instruction
Focus Area A
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 1
Educator demonstrates
the ability to use central
concepts, tools of
inquiry, and structures
of each discipline he or
she teaches and can
create opportunities
that make these
aspects of subject
matter meaningful for
all students.
Objectives are not grade level and
age appropriate; are not tied to
curricular standards.
Objectives do not accurately include
major concepts of the discipline.
Instructional activities provide
minimal opportunities to make
subject matter meaningful for all
students.
Objectives are unevenly tied to
curricular standards and grade level
appropriate or inaccurate connections
are made.
A limited number of the objectives
include major concepts of the
discipline.
Instructional activities create limited
opportunities that make subject
matter meaningful for all students.
The majority of the objectives are grade
level and age appropriate; are clearly
tied to curricular standards.
Objectives accurately include major
concepts of the discipline.
Instructional activities consistently
create opportunities that make subject
matter meaningful for all students.
Standard 2
Educator demonstrates
an understanding of
how individuals learn
and develop
intellectually, socially,
and personally and
provides learning
opportunities that
support this
development.
The instructional design does not
demonstrate an understanding of
how individuals learn and the range
of individual variations within the
classroom.
The instructional design does not
include instructional activities that
are developmentally appropriate and
does not have appropriate
adaptations to meet the needs of all
learners.
The instructional design addresses
limited understanding of how
individuals learn and the range of
individual variations within the
classroom.
The instructional design includes
limited instructional activities that are
developmentally appropriate and/or
has limited or inappropriate
adaptations to meet the needs of all
learners.
The instructional design is appropriate
and addresses how individuals learn
and the range of individual variations
within the classroom.
The instructional design includes
instructional activities that are
developmentally appropriate and has
appropriate adaptations to meet the
needs of all learners.
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Focus Area B
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 3
Educator demonstrates
the ability to provide
different approaches to
learning and creates
instructional
opportunities that are
equitable, that are
based on
developmental levels,
and that are adapted to
diverse learners
including those with
exceptionalities.
The instructional design provides
minimal variety in or equitable
approaches to learning opportunities.
The instructional design contains no
adaptations and differentiations.
The instructional design is limited in
providing different or equitable
approaches to learning.
The instructional design includes
partially appropriate adaptations or
differentiations.
The instructional design provides
different approaches to learning, as well
as equitable opportunities for all
students.
The instructional design includes clear
evidence of appropriate adaptations
and differentiations to meet the needs
of all students.
Standard 4
Educator understands
and uses a variety of
appropriate instructional
strategies to develop
various kinds of
students’ learning
including critical
thinking, problem
solving, and reading.
The instructional design does not
include a variety of appropriate
instructional activities and strategies
and does not include both teacher-
centered and student-centered
models of instruction.
The instructional design does not
incorporate instructional strategies
that require critical thinking and
problem solving.
The instructional design identifies
limited variety of appropriate
instructional activities and strategies
and may fail to include both teacher-
centered and student-centered
models of instruction.
The instructional design incorporates
instructional strategies that require
critical thinking and problem solving,
but they are not tied to the unit
objectives.
The instructional design identifies a
variety of appropriate instructional
activities and strategies and includes
both teacher-centered and student-
centered models of instruction.
The instructional design incorporates
appropriate instructional strategies that
require critical thinking and problem
solving related to the unit objectives.
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Focus Area B
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 7
Educator plans effective
instruction based upon
the knowledge of all
students, community,
subject matter,
curriculum outcomes,
and current methods of
teaching reading.
The instructional design is not based
on student knowledge, community
resources, and/or subject matter.
The instructional design does not
create a bridge between curriculum
goals and students' experiences.
No alignment exists between
objectives, instructional activities and
assessments.
Reading strategies are not used in
the unit.
The instructional design is partially
based on student knowledge,
community resources, and/or subject
matter.
The instructional design creates a
limited connection between
curriculum goals and students'
experiences.
While some alignment exists, it is
unevenly aligned between objectives,
instructional activities and
assessments.
Reading strategies are described in
the overall unit plan but are limited in
enhancing instruction.
The instructional design is based on
student knowledge, community
resources, and subject matter.
The instructional design creates an
effective bridge between curriculum
goals and students' experiences.
The alignment between objectives,
instructional activities and assessments
is clear.
Reading strategies are described in the
overall unit plan and at least one of the
detailed lesson plans incorporates a
detailed reading strategy that enhances
the content.
Standard 11
Educator understands
the ability to integrate
across and within the
content fields to enrich
curriculum, develop
reading and thinking
skills, and facilitate all
students’ abilities to
understand
relationships between
subject areas.
The instructional design does not
integrate content across or within
field.
There is limited evidence that the
instructional design creates learning
experiences which integrate content
within and across subject areas.
There is clear evidence that the
instructional design creates learning
experiences which integrate content
within and across subject areas.
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Focus Area B
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 12
Educator understands
the role of technology in
society and
demonstrates skills using
instructional tools and
technology to gather,
analyze, and present
information, enhance
instructional practices,
facilitate professional
productivity and
communication, and help
all students use
instructional technology
effectively.
Teacher use of technology is not
evident in the instructional design or
is not effective.
Student use of technology is not
evident in the instructional design or
is not used effectively.
Technology strategies are not used
in the unit.
Teacher use of technology is evident
in the instructional design; however
effectiveness is limited.
Student use of technology is evident
in the instructional design; however
effectiveness is limited.
Technology strategies are described
in the overall unit plan.
Effective teacher use of technology is
evident in the instructional design and
clearly enhances instruction.
Effective student use of technology is
evident in the instructional design and
clearly enhances student learning.
Technology strategies are described in
the overall unit plan and at least one of
the detailed lesson plans incorporates a
detailed technology strategy that
enhances the content.
Focus Area E
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 8
Educator understands
and uses formal and
informal assessment
strategies to evaluate
and ensure the continual
intellectual, social, and
other aspects of personal
development of all
learners.
The instructional design includes pre-
assessments and summative
assessments that do not align with the
unit objectives.
The instructional design does not have
formative assessments that are
aligned to the unit’s objectives.
The assessment plan does not include
a description of how the results of the
assessments will be used.
Neither detailed lesson plan includes
formative assessments or adaptations.
The instructional design includes pre-
assessments and/or summative
assessments that align with the
objectives.
The instructional design has some
formative assessments that are partially
aligned to the unit’s objectives.
The assessment plan includes a limited
description of how the assessment
results will be used.
One of the two detailed lesson plans
includes formative assessments and/or
adaptations.
The instructional design includes pre-
assessments and summative
assessments that align with unit
objectives.
The instructional design has formative
assessments that are clearly aligned to all
of the unit’s objectives.
The assessment plan includes a clear
description of how the results of the
assessments will be used.
Each of the two detailed lesson plans
includes formative assessments and
adaptations or gives an explanation why
they are not necessary.
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Task Overview
Task 3 is all about IMPLEMENTATION: teaching, learning and improving professional practice. In this task, the candidate will
demonstrate an ability to implement an instructional unit (developed in Task 2) and then analyze and reflect on teaching.
Keep a daily teaching reflection log of lessons to be completed following each day’s lesson (Step 1). Within this log, pay
particular attention to the focus students who were previously identified and respond to specific prompts regarding these
students. In Step 2 of this task, the observation, video recording, and narrative reflection on the two detailed unit lessons
provided in Task 2 will take place. Again, respond to specific prompts for this section. In the final step of this task, analyze the
assessment plan. Analyzed data from the pre-assessment should be used to inform the instructional unit for Task 2 and then
implemented here in Task 3. This step requires that assessment data, analysis, and interpretation are provided for pre-
assessment, formative assessments, and summative assessment in relation to the unit objectives. The purpose of this task is to
address Focus Areas C, D, and E.. Responses to this task will be scored on the extent to which they provide clear, convincing,
appropriate, consistent, and effective evidence according to the rubrics at the end of this task.
Composing Response:
This Task has been divided into three ateps. Tables and narrative responses will be completed and submitted for each step
as identified below. Attach additional documents where required.
Step 1: Daily Teaching Reflection
o Table 3.3.1
o Provide descriptions, analysis, and reflection on: plans for Instruction, performance of the lesson, and
implications for future instruction.
o Address prompts for Focus Students A and B.
Step 2: Lesson Observation and Reflection
o Video recording AND observation by supervisor for focus lessons 1 & 2
o Table 3.2.1
o Address both Instructional Strategies AND Classroom Learning Environment prompts in reflection for each
lesson.
Step 3: Assessment
o Table 3.3.1
o Report data from pre-assessment, formative assessment, AND summative assessment.
o Discuss interpretation of the data for each assessment.
o Provide overall summary of data for the Whole Class, Focus Students, AND the Subgroup.
o Table 3.3.2a
o Chart/Table/Graphs of disaggregated data for Pre-assessment.
o Table 3.3.2b
o Chart/Table/Graphs of disaggregated data for Summative Assessment.
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Helpful Reminders:
When analyzing unit lessons, consider...
Completing the daily teaching reflection log each day rather than waiting for a later time to construct responses.
Make sure the daily log shows analysis and reflection and is not just a restatement of what happened for that lesson.
Record any communications with individuals who are resources (students, parents, community members, and other
professionals) in the Communications Log for Task #4.
When video recording detailed lessons, consider...
Selecting lessons where there will be teaching to observe on the video. (an assessment day where students sit quietly
and take a test would not be a good selection).
When analyzing focus students’ work, consider …
Utilizing the focus prompts to guide responses.
Consulting support staff to provide additional strategies for working with these students.
When displaying assessment results for the unit, consider...
Selecting contextual factors that make sense for the group of students.
Select the most appropriate form to display the data using a chart, table, or graph and present information in a way
that is clear and easy to read.
Completing the preassessment prior to developing the Unit plans.
Showing how the data was analyzed and utilized.
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Directions: In this task, the unit created in Task 2 will be implemented and performed. After teaching each day, provide descriptions,
analysis, and reflections that respond to the following questions using Table 3.1.1. In the reflections, address the prompts for Focus
Students A & B. The overall Daily Teaching Reflection Log should be limited to no more than four pages.
Focus Prompts: The following questions refer to the Unit Design created in Task 2.
Were the lesson plans for the day followed, or were adjustments made? Explain response.
How well did the lesson go?
o What went well?
o What did not go well?
How effective were the plans for instruction?
o Did students meet each objective that was set for this lesson? Explain response.
o Describe how lesson strategies were effective in eliciting student learning?
Describe the implications for future instruction based on analysis.
Focus Prompts: For Focus Students A and B address the following questions (when most appropriate):
How were pre-assessment results used to inform instruction for each student in this unit?
How were formative assessments used to inform instruction for each student?
Was the plan for adaptations successful for the achievement of the unit objectives for each student? Explain.
Table 3.1.1 Narrative Daily Teaching Reflection Log (limited to 4 pages)
Day 1:
Day 2:
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Day 4:….Continue to reflect for each day of the unit …
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Directions: Focus Lessons 1 & 2 selected in Task 2 NEED to be video recorded and observed by the university supervisor or an
administrator. An Observation Verification Form is located in Appendix C and must be used by the university supervisor or
administrator. Make two copies of the form to be used. Review the videotape to help analyze and reflect on the lesson. After each
of the video recorded lessons is reviewed, answer the following reflection questions for each of the lessons using the table below
(Table 3.2.1 ). Remember at least one of the observed video-recorded lessons needs to have integration within and across
content fields, at least one must include a specific and appropriate reading strategy, and at least one must demonstrate the
use of technology (could be the same lesson). Overall response should be limited to three pages.
Questions for Reflection: Respond to the questions below for each of the video-recorded lessons based on viewing the video
recording and feedback received on the observation verification form. (Include evidence/examples from the video recording when
appropriate.)
Table 3.2.1 Narrative Reflection of Video Recorded and observed Lessons 1 & 2 (limited to 2 pages)
Instructional Strategies Questions
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Overall, how did the instructional
strategies for the lesson positively
impact learning for all students?
How do you know students met or
did not meet the objective(s)?
Justify response with specific
examples/evidence from the video.
In what ways was the use of
instructional strategies to address
the diverse cognitive, emotional, and
social needs of all students
successful?
Provide specific examples.
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Instructional Strategies Questions
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Describe how students were
meaningfully engaged in active
inquiry and higher level thinking.
How were instructional strategies
effective in providing equitable
learning opportunities for all
students?
Provide specific examples.
Was integration within and across
content fields successful?
Provide specific examples.
Classroom Learning Environment
Questions
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Describe how a variety of verbal and
nonverbal communication
techniques were used to foster
active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interaction in the
classroom.
Provide specific examples.
How conducive was the overall
classroom learning environment in
supporting positive social
interaction, equitable engagement,
and self-motivation?
Provide specific examples.
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Directions: Report the data (e.g. percents) and discuss (using Table 3.3.1) the interpretation of the data from the pre-assessment,
formative assessments, and summative assessment. Use the following prompts to guide responses. In reporting the data, provide an
overall summary of class performance as well as disaggregated by previously identified Subgroup and Focus Students from Task 1.
Overall response should be limited to no more than three pages.
Pre-assessment
Disaggregate data for the Whole Class, Subgroup, and Focus Students in chart/graph/table form.
Analyze pre-assessment results.
Discuss the results in reference to each learning objective(s).
Describe how pre-assessment data was used to proceed with instruction for all students.
What is the plan to differentiate for all learners?
Formative
Analyze formative assessment results.
Discuss results in reference to each learning objective(s). Which students did not learn what was intended they
learn? Discuss adaptations based on the results of formative assessments.
Identify differentiation implemented to help all students meet the goals and objectives of this unit.
Summative
Disaggregate and analyze (in chart/graph/table form for the Whole Class, Subgroup, and Focus Students) results.
What did the disaggregated data reveal?
Discuss the results in reference to the learning objectives.
Did all students learn what was intended they learn? Explain.
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Table 3.3.1 Narrative Reflection of Preassessment, Formative Assessments, and Summative Assessment (limited to 3 pages)
Pre-assessment
Overall analysis of results.
Discuss the results in reference to
the learning objectives.
Describe how pre-assessment data
was used to proceed with instruction
for all students.
What is the plan to differentiate for
all learners?
Formative Assessment
Overall analysis of results.
Discuss the results in reference to
the learning objectives.
Are students learning what was
intended they learn?
Discuss any adaptations based on
the results of formative
assessments.
Identify differentiation needed to
help all students meet the goals and
objectives of this unit.
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Summative Assessment
What did the disaggregated data of
the assessment reveal?
Discuss the results in reference to
the learning objectives.
Did all students learn what was
intended they learn? Explain.
Table 3.3.2a Chart/Table/Graphs of disaggregated data for the Preassessment (limited to one page)
Due to the varied nature of data collected by the teacher candidates, each candidate is asked to create a chart/table/graph that
includes data for the Whole Class, Subgroup, and Focus Students. Title the table/chart/graph and use labels to accurately portray the
data.
Table 3.3.2b Chart/Table/Graph of disaggregated data for the Summative Assessment (limited to one page)
Due to the varied nature of data collected by the teacher candidates, each candidate is asked to create a chart/table/graph that
includes data for the Whole Class, Subgroup, and Focus Students. Title the table/chart/graph and use labels to accurately portray the
data.
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REQUIREMENT
(What to do)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
(What to submit)
1. Daily Teaching Reflection
□ Teach each lesson of the unit created in
Task 2 and reflect each day on the
lesson
□ Table 3.1.1 Narrative Daily Teaching Reflection
[4 pages]
2. Lesson Observation and
Reflection
□ Video record Detailed Lessons #1 & #2
□ Coordinate with “supervisor” to
observe lessons
□ Reflect on each of the lessons
□ Table 3.2.1 Narrative Reflection of Video
Recorded
Lessons 1 & 2 [2 pages]
3. Assessment
□ Conduct pre-assessment
□ Conduct formative assessments
□ Conduct summative assessment
□ Analyze data from all
assessments
□ Reflect on data
□ Table 3.3.1 Narrative Reflection of Pre-
assessment,
Formative Assessments, and Summative
Assessment
[3 pages]
□ Chart/Table/Graph of Disaggregated Data for
Pre-assessment (list as Table 3.3.2a ) [1 page]
□ Chart/Table/Graph of Disaggregated Data for
Summative Assessment (list as Table 3.3.2b)
[1 page]
Maximum [11 pages]
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Task #3 - Teaching and Learning
Scoring Rubric
Focus Area C
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or
no evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent,
effective
Standard 4
Educator understands and uses
a variety of appropriate
instructional strategies to
develop various kinds of
students’ learning including
critical thinking, problem
solving, and reading.
Minimal teaching and learning
strategy used, or strategies are not
appropriate for students’ diverse
contextual factors and reading
abilities.
Minimal teaching and learning
strategies used or strategies do not
meet the diverse cognitive, social,
and emotional needs of all learners.
Instructional strategies used are not
aligned with content and learning
objectives being taught.
Does not monitor student learning.
Students are not engaged in active
inquiry or higher level thinking.
Limited number of teaching and
learning strategies used but are not
always appropriate for students’
diverse contextual factors and
reading abilities.
Limited number of teaching and
learning strategies used, but
strategies do not consistently meet
the diverse cognitive, social, and
emotional needs of all learners.
Instructional strategies are aligned
with content but not all learning
objectives being taught OR
Instructional strategies are aligned
with learning objectives, but not
appropriate for the content being
taught
Monitors student learning, but does
not adjust instructional strategies in
response to learner feedback.
Students are engaged in active
inquiry, but not higher level thinking
OR students are engaged in higher
level thinking, but not active inquiry.
Uses a variety of teaching and
learning strategies that are
appropriate for students’ diverse
contextual factors and reading
abilities.
Uses multiple teaching and learning
strategies to meet the diverse
cognitive, social, and emotional
needs of all learners.
Uses instructional strategies that are
aligned with content and learning
objectives being taught.
Monitors and adjusts strategies in
response to learner feedback (pre-
assessment data, formative
assessments)
Uses teaching practices to
meaningfully engage students in
active inquiry and higher level
thinking (i.e. questioning concepts,
developing learning strategies,
seeking resources, conducting
independent investigations)
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Standard 11
Educator understands the ability
to integrate across and within
the content fields to enrich
curriculum, develop reading and
thinking skills, and facilitate all
students’ abilities to understand
relationships between subject
areas.
The ability to integrate across and
within content fields is not
demonstrated.
Demonstrates the ability to
integrate across or within the
content fields but integration does
not support learning.
Demonstrates the ability to
integrate across and within content
fields. Integration supports
learning.
Standard 12
Educator understands the role
of technology in society and
demonstrates skills using
instructional tools and
technology to gather, analyze,
and present information,
enhance instructional practices,
facilitate professional
productivity and communication,
and help all students use
instructional technology
effectively.
Does not incorporate technology
Incorporates technology and
justifies its enhancement of
instructional practices, but does
not help all students use
instructional technology effectively
OR helps all students use
instructional technology effectively,
but use did not enhance
instruction OR infrequent use of
technology with little impact on
student learning
Incorporates technology and
justifies the use of technology to
enhance instructional practices,
and help all students use
instructional technology effectively.
Focus Area D
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or
no evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent,
effective
Standard 5
Educator uses an
understanding of individual and
group motivation and behavior
to create a learning environment
that encourages positive
social interaction, active
engagement in learning, and
self-motivation.
No clear evidence to support
maintaining an environment that
includes independent and/or group
participation to encourage positive
social interaction, equitable
engagement, and self-motivation of
all students.
A minimal range of strategies to
promote positive relationships,
cooperation, and purposeful learning
in the classroom were used and not
all were effective.
Limited evidence to support
maintaining an environment that
includes independent and/or group
participation to encourage positive
social interaction, equitable
engagement, and self-motivation of
all students.
A range of strategies to promote
positive relationships, cooperation,
and purposeful learning in the
classroom were used, but not all
were effective.
Maintains an environment that
includes independent and/or group
participation to encourage positive
social interaction, equitable
engagement, and self-motivation of
all students.
Uses a range of strategies to
promote positive relationships,
cooperation, and purposeful learning
in the classroom
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Focus Area E
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent,
effective
Standard 8
Educator understands and
uses formal and informal
assessment strategies to
evaluate and ensure the
continual intellectual,
social, and other aspects
of personal development
of all learners.
Variety of assessment techniques
are not evident. Variety of
assessment types are not evident.
Data are not disaggregated or used
to improve instruction OR data are
not provided
Assessment is not used to inform or
improve instruction for focus
students
More than one type of assessment
is given, but there is no evidence
showing that resulting data were
used to improve instructional
practice
Data are disaggregated, but not
used to inform or improve instruction
Assessment is used and explained,
but did not address the two focus
students’ needs; OR did not result
in relevant modification; OR
assessment is used and explained
for only one focus student
Used a variety of informal and
formal assessment techniques (i.e.
portfolios, multiple choice, short
answer, essay, observations,
performance assessments, student
self-reflections)
Disaggregated data were analyzed,
and assessment results used to
inform and improve instruction
As a result of assessment results,
monitors teaching strategies in
relation to focus students’ success;
modifies plans and instructional
approaches accordingly.
Focus Area F
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent,
effective
Standard 9
Educator is a reflective
practitioner who
continually evaluates the
effects of his or her
choices and actions
students.
Reflection demonstrates a minimal
or ineffective ability to reflect on the
implementation and outcomes of the
daily instruction in relation to the
impact on the whole class and the
focus students.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording
minimally identifies the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
Reflection demonstrates a limited
ability to reflect on the
implementation and outcomes of
the daily instruction in relation to the
impact on the whole class and the
focus students.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording is
limited in identifying the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
Reflection demonstrates a consistent
and thorough ability to reflect on the
implementation and outcomes of the
daily instruction in relation to the
impact on the whole class and the
focus students.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording clearly
and effectively identifies the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
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instructional strategies used. Or
reflection is absent.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording
minimally identifies the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
overall classroom environment.
Evidence demonstrates a minimal or
nonexistent reflection of all three
types of assessments used based on
the results achieved for the learning
goals and objectives set for students.
instructional strategies used.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording is
limited in identifying the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
overall classroom environment.
Evidence demonstrates a limited
reflection of all three types of
assessments used based on the
results achieved for the learning
goals and objectives set for
students.
instructional strategies used.
Reflection of the lesson
observation/video recording clearly
and effectively identifies the positive
impact for learning in regard to the
overall classroom environment.
Evidence demonstrates an effective
and convincing reflection of all three
types of assessments used based on
the results achieved for the learning
goals and objectives set for students.
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Task Overview
Task 4 is all about REFLECTION on professional practice. Analyze the effects of instruction on student learning and
determine which objectives were most successful and which were least successful. Reflect on strategies for improvement in
future instruction as well as professional growth. The purpose of this task is to address Focus Area F. Responses to this task will be
scored on the extent to which they provide clear, convincing, appropriate, consistent, and effective evidence according to the rubrics at
the end of this task.
Composing Response:
This task has been divided into three steps. Tables and narrative responses will be completed and submitted for each step as
identified below.
Step 1: Reflection on Learning Objectives
o Narrative 4.1.1
o Reflect on TWO most successful learning objectives
o Reflect on TWO least successful learning objectives
Step 2: Reflection on Future Professional Development
o Narrative 4.2.1
o Reflect on TWO aspects of teaching to improve
o Include potential professional learning activities
Step 3: Professionalism
o Table 4.3.1
o Provide a contact from each category: Students, Parents, Community Members, and Other Professionals
o Narrative 4.3.2
o Reflect on the impact that communication with members of the community had on teaching.
Helpful Reminders:
When reflecting on lessons and assessments, consider...
The rationale for success and lack of success of student learning objectives.
Improvements that could be made to lesson planning and future teaching.
The impact these improvements could have on anticipated professional growth activities.
When constructing communication log, consider...
Completing the log as events occur as opposed to trying to construct the chart from memory.
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Directions: Respond to the following in narrative form. Overall response should be limited to two pages.
Based on the analysis of assessment results from Task 3, identify the two learning objectives (by number from Table 2.2.1)
from the unit where students were most successful and provide a reflection that gives more than one reason for each of the
successes identified.
Utilize objectives, adaptations, instruction, and assessment along with student characteristics and other contextual factors to
develop the reflection. Also discuss at least two things that could be done differently in the future to extend these successes
to continue students’ academic growth.
Based on analysis of all the assessment results from Task 3, identify the two learning objectives from the unit where students
were least successful and provide a reflection that gives more than one reason for the identified lack of success for each.
Utilize objectives, adaptations, instruction, and assessment along with student characteristics and other contextual factors to
develop the reflection.
Discuss at least two things that could be done differently in the future to improve student performance.
Based on the analysis of assessment results, what other conclusions could be made about the students’ learning?
Based on the analysis of assessment results, how did making adaptations to instruction ultimately affect student learning?
Narrative 4.1.1 Reflection on Learning Objectives (limited to 2 pages)
Based on the analysis of all the
assessment results, identify TWO
learning objectives from the unit where
students were most successful.
Give more than one reason for each of
the successes identified.
Discuss at least TWO things to do
differently in the future to extend these
successes to continue students’
academic growth.
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Based on the analysis of all the
assessment results, identify TWO
learning objectives from the unit where
students were least successful.
Give more than one reason for the
identified lack of success for each.
Discuss at least TWO things to
differently in the future to improve
students’ performance.
Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Based on the analysis of assessment results, what other conclusions could be made about the students’ learning?
Based on the analysis of assessment results, how did making adaptations to instruction ultimately affect student learning?
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Directions: Respond to the following in narrative form. The overall response should be limited to one page.
In narrative form, reflect on teaching this unit and identify at least two aspects of instruction that could be improved. Provide
reasoning. What specific professional development opportunities/activities will help to acquire that knowledge or skill?
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Identify at least TWO aspects of instruction that could be
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What specific professional development
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Aspect 2:
Directions: Using the tables below, respond to the following prompts. The overall response should be limited to three pages.
1. Provide a table of communications made to members of the learning community (students, parents, community members, and
other professionals). Indicate who was contacted, the reason, etc. (see examples below). Provide at least one contact for each of
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Table 4.3.1 Communication Log (limited to 2 pages)
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Reason for Contact
Result or Impact on
Instruction
Follow Up
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Example:
Aug. 31
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Email
“J” saw another student being
bullied. “J” intervened on behalf
of the bullied student.
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mention event to student this
evening
Student
of the Day
Certificate.
Example:
August 31
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Librarian
Personal
conversation
Teaching a unit on the impact
of the Civil War; needed trade
books and resources to prepare
and implement the unit of study
Multiple resources available to
myself and the students to
ensure a variety of reading
levels and a variety of genre.
Students gained insight and
knowledge pertinent to the
Civil War.
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Applicable
Directions: Reflect on the communication log and the impact it had on the overall unit. The overall response should be limited to
one page.
Narrative 4.3.2 Reflection on Impact of Communications (limited to 1 page)
Taking into consideration all of the contacts in the log, reflect on the impact these contacts had on the delivery of the unit plan.
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REQUIREMENT
(What to do)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
(What to submit)
1. Reflection on Learning
Objectives
□ Select two successful learning
objectives and two least
successful learning objectives and
reflect on reasons for each
□ Discuss at least two things to do differently in
the future.
□ Reflect on student learning.
□ Reflect on how adapting instruction affected
student learning.
□ Narrative 4.1.1 Reflection on
Learning Objectives [2 pages]
2. Reflection on Future
Professional Development
□ Reflect on implications for future
professional growth
□ Narrative 4.2.1 Reflection on Future
Professional Development
[1 page]
3. Professionalism
□ Maintain a log of professional
communications
□ Reflect on the log of
communications
□ Table 4.3.1 Communication Log
[2 pages]
□ Narrative 4.3.2 Reflection on Impact
of Communications [1 page]
Maximum [6 pages]
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Scoring Rubric
Task #4 - Reflection and Professionalism
Focus Area F
Criteria Not Met
Ineffective, minimal, little or no
evidence
Criteria Partially Met
Limited, uneven evidence
Criteria Met
Clear and Convincing,
appropriate, consistent, effective
Standard 9
The educator is a
reflective practitioner
who continually
evaluates the effects of
his or her choices and
actions on others
(students, parents, and
other professionals in
the learning community),
actively seeks out
opportunities to grow
professionally, and
participates in the
school improvement
process (Kansas Quality
Performance
Accreditation.
Reflection does not identify learner
objectives where students were
successful and/or provides no rationale
for success.
Reflection does not identify learner
objectives where students where less
than successful and/or provides no
rationale for lack of success.
Reflection does not identify or discuss
strategies to extend instruction for
successful learner objectives.
Reflection does not identify or discuss
strategies to improve instruction on less
than successful learner objectives.
Adaptations for instructional changes
were insufficient or missing.
No goals for professional growth were
identified, OR goals did not emerge from
teaching the unit.
Reflection identifies one learner
objective where students were
successful and provides rationale for
success.
Reflection identifies one learner
objective where students were less than
successful and provides rationale for
lack of success.
Reflection identifies and discusses one
strategy to extend instruction for
successful learner objectives.
Reflection identifies and discusses one
strategy to improve instruction on less
than successful learner objectives.
Limited adaptations for instructional
changes were identified with minimal
discussion provided.
One goal for professional growth that
emerged from teaching this unit was
identified.
Reflection identifies two learner
objectives where students were
successful and provides rationale for
success.
Reflection identifies two learner
objectives where students were less than
successful and provides rationale for
lack of success.
Reflection identifies and discusses two
or more strategies to extend instruction
for successful learner objectives.
Reflection identifies and discusses two
or more strategies to improve instruction
on less than successful learner
objectives.
Multiple adaptations for instructional
changes were provided and discussed.
Two goals for professional growth that
emerged from teaching this unit were
identified.
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Standard 10
Educator fosters
collegial relationships
with school personnel,
parents, and agencies
in the larger community
to support all students’
learning and well-being.
Documentation provides limited or no
information on communication with
students, parents, community members
and other professionals or omits one or
more categories.
Reflection on the impact of
communications made in regard to
student learning is insufficient or missing.
Documentation provides a general
description of communication with
students, parents, community members
and other professionals.
Minimal reflection on the impact of
communications made in regard to
student learning is provided.
Documentation provides a specific
description of communication with
students, parents, community members
and other professionals.
Insightful reflection on the impact of
communications made in regard to
student learning is provided.
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KSDE Professional Education Standard 1: The educator demonstrates the ability to use the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of each discipline he
or she teaches and can create opportunities that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for all students.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 2: The educator demonstrates an understanding of how individuals learn and develop intellectually, socially, and
personally and provides learning opportunities that support this development.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 3: The educator demonstrates the ability to provide different approaches to learning and creates instructional
opportunities that are equitable, that are based on developmental levels, and that are adapted to diverse learners, including those with exceptionalities.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 4: The educator understands and uses a variety of appropriate instructional strategies to develop various kinds of
students’ learning including critical thinking, problem solving, and reading.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 5: The educator uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment
that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 6: The educator uses a variety of effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster active inquiry,
collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 7: The educator plans effective instruction based upon the knowledge of all students, community, subject matter,
curriculum outcomes, and current methods of teaching reading.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 8: The educator understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continual
intellectual, social, and other aspects of personal development of all learners.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 9: The educator is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others
(students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community), actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally, and participates in the school
improvement process (Kansas Quality Performance Accreditation).
KSDE Professional Education Standard 10: The educator fosters collegial relationships with school personnel, parents, and agencies in the larger community to
support all students’ learning and well-being
KSDE Professional Education Standard 11: The educator understands the ability to integrate across and within the content fields to enrich the curriculum, develop
reading and thinking skills, and facilitate all students’ abilities to understand relationships between subject areas.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 12: The educator understands the role of technology in society and demonstrates skills using instructional tools and
technology to gather, analyze, and present information, enhance instructional practices, facilitate professional productivity and communication, and help all
students use instructional technology effectively.
KSDE Professional Education Standard 13: The educator is a reflective practitioner who uses an understanding of historical, philosophical, and social foundations
of education to guide educational practices.
Appendix A
Kansas State Department of Education Professional Education Standards
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For the purpose of the Kansas Performance Teaching Portfolio (KPTP), the following terms have these definitions:
Active inquiry- A teaching/learning strategy in which the students are active in the pursuit of knowledge. They are asking questions,
researching, and answering their own and each other’s questions. The teacher is the facilitator and guide but not the chief
instructional agent. The use of inquiry does not have to be in every lesson, but should occur often enough that it is a strong
instructional component in the teaching of the unit.
Activity/strategy – The specific steps, strategies and/or actions used in instruction.
Adaptations - Those adjustments in preparation and delivery of instruction and monitoring the learning environment that are made
by the teacher to meet the special learning needs of any student. It also includes adjustments deemed necessary by the teacher to
provide fair treatment of students during the assessments of learning.
Analysis – The process of analysis deals with reasons, motives, and interpretation and is grounded in the concrete evidence that is
provided in the materials submitted. Analytical writing shows the reader the thought processes that are used to arrive at the
conclusions about a given teaching situation. Analysis involves the “how,” “why,” or “in what way,” a particular situation was or was
not successful.
Assessment –
Pre-assessment - This is given before instruction to identify each students’ abilities, skills or knowledge about the topic that is
about to be taught. The teacher uses this assessment to determine each students’ previous knowledge in order to prepare or
adjust instruction appropriately.
Formative – Assessments of student performance, formal or informal, done during the unit to give both the teacher and the
student feedback regarding learning and the possible need for remediation or enrichment.
Summative – A comprehensive assessment given at the end of the unit of instruction to determine the levels of student
learning.
Formal - Assessments that are data driven. The teacher uses data from assessment results to inform instruction. For
examples, see the rubric criteria for Focus Area E on page 42.
Informal - Assessments that are not data driven but rather observation and performance driven. The teacher uses
observation and performance indicators to inform instruction. For examples, see the rubric criteria for Focus Area E on page
42.
Appendix B
Kansas Performance Teaching Portfolio Glossary of Terms
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Classroom learning environment - Information related to the factors/issues and strategies of self-motivation, positive relationships,
positive classroom behavior, cooperation, active engagement, and purposeful learning in the classroom.
Community resources – These would include institutions, agencies, organizations, business and industry, students’ family
members with expertise/knowledge, etc. from outside the school district. Examples could include libraries, museums, local media,
community groups like Kiwanis, Rotary, 4 H, etc.
Contextual factors (data) -Factors that are characteristic of the setting (context) e.g. ethnic, gender, special needs, developmental
levels, varying intellectual/academic performance levels, SES, emotional and/or behavioral.
Cooperating teacher – General term referring to the pre-K – 12 teacher with whom the student teacher works. Sometimes called a
clinical or classroom teacher.
Differentiated instruction - Differentiated Instruction is a teaching theory based on the premise that instructional approaches should
vary and be adapted in relation to individual and diverse students in classrooms. It is an approach to teaching and learning in which
students have multiple options for taking in information and making sense of ideas. The model of differentiated instruction requires
teachers to be flexible in their approach to teaching and adjusting the curriculum and presentation of information to learners rather
than expecting students to modify themselves for the curriculum.
Disaggregation of data - Organizing, analyzing and reporting data from the diagnostic preassessment assessment and summative
assessment to show the achievement levels for groups present in the classroom (contextual factors e.g., gender, SES, ELL, students
with disabilities, ethnicity, low and high achievers,).
Diversity – Understanding that each individual is unique, and accepting and respecting individual differences, including the
characteristics of: race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, exceptionalities, language, geographic area, religious beliefs, and
other ideologies.
Focus lesson - Two of the unit lessons will be featured in the portfolio. See KPTP Overview- Teaching Performance Assessment
Guidelines for additional information.
Focus student - Two students in the class will be selected to be featured in this portfolio. See KPTP Overview- Teaching
Performance Assessment Guidelines for help in the selection of focus students.
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Integration - The teacher has the knowledge and ability to import appropriate content, information or processes from other fields
(subjects) as a means of expanding student thinking, and/or understanding and showing relation and relevance between fields e.g., a
social studies teacher integrates math skills into a geographic map lesson, an English teacher incorporates history lessons into a
Renaissance Literature unit, an elementary teacher integrates math, science, social studies, and language arts into a unit.
Lesson - a structured period of time where learning is intended to occur. It involves one or more students being taught. A lesson may
be either one section of a textbook or, more frequently, a short period of time during which learners are taught about a particular
subject or taught how to perform a particular activity.
Level of learning - From a learning psychological perspective (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy), levels of learning, also known as levels of
thinking, refer to competencies a learner can achieve. Taking into account learning levels is a key issue in instructional design.
Low and High Level Objectives: When Bloom (1956) originally presented his taxonomy, he described six cognitive
objectives as hierarchically arranged from low-level (knowledge, comprehension) to high level (application, analysis,
synthesis, evaluation), with higher-level objectives building on the lower ones. Bloom’s cognitive objectives can be used
when planning assessments. True/false, matching, multiple-choice, and short answer items are often used to assess
knowledge and comprehension (low-level objectives). Essay questions, class discussions, projects, position papers,
debates, student work products, and portfolios are especially good for assessing application, analysis, synthesis, and
evaluations (high level objectives).
Lower Level/Knowledge Objective: For the purposes of the KPTP, a knowledge objective requires students to define,
list, memorize, name, recall, recognize, recite or record. Knowledge objectives may involve student comprehension where
students demonstrate that they understand the meaning of what they have learned by describing, distinguishing between,
discussing, explaining, expressing, identifying, locating, or reporting.
Middle Level/Skill Objective: A skill objective requires students to apply the information that they have learned. Students
apply, demonstrate, illustrate, practice, translate, interpret or dramatize.
Modified instruction – Adjustments in the preparation and delivery of instruction and to the learning environment that are made by
the teacher to met the special learning needs of any student.
Narrative – The ability to describe events in a sequential, chronologically correct, and logically consistent manner. The responses to
a prompt or question are presented using complete sentences and standard English.
Non-verbal communication - The use of positive, non-verbal strategies could include, but is not limited to the following: using hand
or body movements to indicate understanding, showing answers, raising hands-up, nodding, using eye contact, smiling, using hand
gestures to indicate, for example, “Good job!” These non-verbal strategies fall generally into categories of active listening and will
compliment such things as use of body language, paying attention, facing the speaker, etc.
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Objectives - Generally, learning objectives are written in terms of learning outcomes: What will students to learn as a result of the
lesson? To define lesson's objectives, consider the following questions: What will students accomplish during this lesson? To what
specific level (i.e. 75% accuracy) will the students perform a given task in order for the lesson to be considered satisfactorily
accomplished? Exactly how will the students show that they understood and learned the goals of the lesson? Will this occur through
a worksheet, group work, presentation, illustration, etc? Additionally, make sure that the lesson's objective fits in with district and/or
state educational standards for the grade level.
Professional growth/development – continuous learning that is based on individual needs and meets both of the following criteria:
(1) The learning prepares a person for access to practice, maintains the person’s access to practice, builds and individual’s
knowledge or skills, or is requested by the employing educational agency
(2) The learning positively impacts the individual or the individual’s students, school or school district.
Also see KSDE licensure regulation 91-1-215 (f).
Rationale - A statement of justification for the decisions made.
Reading strategies - an activity used to help students increase reading abilities and understand text. They are the methods of
instruction that will enable the students to become proficient readers (e.g. visualization, prediction).
Reflection – A thought process that is engaged in after a teaching experience. This type of thinking allows teachers to make
decisions about how to approach similar situations in the future - deciding whether to do something the same way as in the past,
differently, or not at all. Although reflective thought may occur any time, this reflection component is to show how a teacher used
what was learned from teaching experiences to inform and improve practice in the future.
Rubric - An assessment tool that defines quality of performance as well as identifying skills, knowledge, or concepts possessed by
the student.
Special needs - A description of students with special needs should not be limited to IEP’s. Students with social, familial, emotional,
cognitive, language and/or other needs should also be addressed. Students who are functioning below grade level or who have
difficulty in reading could be included in the special needs area.
Standards
Educational - Educational standards define the knowledge and skills students should possess at critical points in their
educational career.
Professional – Education standards are adopted by the state board and specify the knowledge, competencies, and skills
necessary to perform in a particular role or position. Please see Appendix A for the Kansas State Department of Educational
Professional Education Standards for further information.
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Student-centered learning - is that knowledge is constructed by students and that the teacher is a facilitator of learning rather than
a presenter of information. To put this approach into practice, teachers need to help students set achievable goals; encourage
students to assess themselves and their peers; help them to work co-operatively in groups and ensure that they know how to exploit
all the available resources for learning.
Student characteristics -
Intellectual characteristics – readiness, cognitive abilities, learning needs, developmental levels, etc.
Social characteristics – emotional, attitudinal, motivational, etc.
Personal characteristics – physical, social, individual experiences, talents, language, culture, family and community values,
etc.
Student-centered activities – Learning activities in which the students, not the teacher, are the focus.
Subgroup (see Contextual Factor) - A group is a number of students in a broad category e.g., gender. A subgroup refers to a
subordinate group within the group e.g., males or females. Categories do not have to be limited to physical attributes. They can
include cognitive characteristics.
Supervisor – institutional faculty member supervising student teaching experience will observe video recorded lessons and
complete the lesson observation form (Appendix C) OR building administrator can act as supervisor if faculty supervisor is
unavailable.
Teacher-centered instruction - Instruction in which students work to meet the objectives set by the teacher. They complete
activities designed by the teacher to achieve goals determined by the teacher. Students respond to directions and step by step
instruction from the teacher as they progress through activities.
Technology – For use with this KPTP, technology includes a range of tools a teacher can use to enhance instruction. Refers
specifically to electronic equipment. Examples would include smart boards, document cameras, web-based media, calculators,
media devices, cameras [video and still], adaptive technology devices, robotics, etc.
Physical Education: Examples may include digital stop watches, digital audio and video devices, PDAs, heart rate monitors,
pedometers, computer-based fitness portfolios, web-quests, etc.
Unit – A section of an academic course focusing on a selected theme or concept. A unit may also correspond to a chapter in a
curriculum text. See KPTP Overview- Teaching Performance Assessment Guidelines for additional information.
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(To be returned to Teacher Candidate for reflection NOT submitted for scoring)
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Teacher Candidate Date
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School and District Subject and Grade
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University Supervisor OR Administrative Supervisor
Lesson Content/Title
Teacher candidates are to be evaluated by the following rubric, and comments are to be included. Please
provide specific examples of skills the student has demonstrated.
N/O
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Needs Improvement
Developing
Skilled
Exemplary
Not observed
Not ready to assume
responsibility for
classroom
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expected beginning
skills
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a beginning teacher
Exceeds expected skills
of a beginning teacher
Appendix C
KPTP Verification of Observation
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ASSESSMENT OF KANSAS STANDARDS
The teacher candidate demonstrates:
1. The ability to clearly communicate expectations and provide instructions effectively.
N/O
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2. The ability to utilize effective questioning techniques to promote higher level thinking skills.
3. The ability to present learning opportunities and activities that are developmentally appropriate for students.
4. The ability to assist students in making connections to their own experiences.
5. The ability to adapt lessons, activities, and resources for individual students as needed during instruction.
6. The ability to utilize a variety of instructional strategies effectively.
7. The ability to elicit and develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection skills.
8. The ability to promote students’ independent learning.
9. The ability to engage and motivate students effectively.
10. The ability to set clear behavioral expectations and respond to student behaviors with consistency.
11. The ability to encourage positive social interactions and cooperative work skills.
12. The ability to maintain productivity and on-task behavior.
13. The ability to communicate in an effective, positive, and dignifying manner with students.
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14. The ability to guide students to develop their own communication and collaboration skills.
15. The ability to effectively monitor student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
16. The ability to support and engage students in learning to apply technology.
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ASSESSMENT OF TEACHER CANDIDATES’ LEVEL OF
PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS
The teacher candidate demonstrates:
1. Ethical values and concern for students’ welfare, safety, and development.
N/O
1 2 3
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2. Respect for the dignity and worth of all students.
3. The ability to talk with all students, listens to all students, and demonstrates sensitivity to distress.
4. Enthusiasm for teaching and learning, and enjoyment in interacting with students.
5. Ability to instill in all students a sense of responsibility for and commitment to learning.
6. Professional conduct, appearance, and communication.
Total Points:
Additional Comments:
Please sign and date in the appropriate space:
University supervisor
Date
OR Administrative supervisor Date
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An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
KSDE General Counsel, 900 SW Jackson Ave Topeka, KS 66612
