Assignment 1B – Unpacking the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs)

Assignment 1B – Unpacking the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) & Reflecting on Them (TPE 2) Introduction As a teacher candidate you are acquiring knowledge and skills to understand and begin to apply the Teacher Performance Expectations. We utilize the TPE’s because they also align to how districts will assess you and your readiness, when you apply for a teaching position. After you receive your first teaching assignment, you will be required to clear your credential. Guess what, the TPE’s come into play again! Induction programs (for clearing your credential) will evaluate your strengths and growth areas as a new teacher. In this course and future courses, the TPE assignments will get you prepared and thus help you begin your own individual growth plan as you become a teacher. The goal is to be able to articulate and talk about your teaching practice using the academic language found in the TPEs and your coursework will support this mission! Download  Evidence for Observation  CTC TPE Handbook of Multiple and Single Subject credential Program Standards  Unwrapping the Standards Considerations As you internally reflect on your assets/strengths and areas of growth remember you are considering ALL students, not just the students whom you easily connect with but also the students whom you may need to learn more about to engage them (cognitively and/or emotionally). It is natural that we build relationships with those whom we have experiences or backgrounds that are similar, it is sometimes more difficult to engage with others whom we have differences with (religion, socioeconomic, gender, ethnicity, race). Differentiation Throughout this program we will differentiate for Interns & Student Teachers in various assignments and activities. We will also differentiate for multiple and single subject credential programs. The goal is to connect your own lived experiences, knowledge, and your credential area to all aspects of your learning. If you feel an assignment or activity does not differentiate please share this with the Course Lead so adjustments can be made. Intern Teacher As an Intern Teacher you will complete this reflective practice activity of the Teacher Performance Expectations taking into consideration your current classroom of students. If you do not have a classroom yet, view this assignment through the lens of a student teacher. Student Teacher As a Student Teacher who does not currently have a classroom you will reflect using your personal assets/strength areas (what comes natural to you and draw from past experiences) and what areas you will need to engage in professional activities for growth.

TPE 2.1 TPE 2.1 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.1 Current Assets and Strengths Identify 3 Areas of Growth and an Action you will take Promote students' social-emotional growth, development, and individual responsibility using positive interventions and supports, restorative justice, and conflict resolution practices to foster a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully by adults and peers.  Collaborative strategies: set rules for conflicts, how to communicate positively, give choices  Establish ground rules for respect: talk about speech, physical interaction, peers responding positively and supportive Directions : Self evaluate by highlighting the elements of the TPE in:  Yellow if you are not familiar with the TPE  Blue if you are moderately confident with the TPE  Green if you are very confident with the TPE Student teacher: Consider your ability to engage others based on your knowledge of what you know about them. From the examples of evidence select which ones you feel come natural to you. Intern: Consider your ability to engage and support ALL your students. Reflect on your relationships with your students and select from the examples of evidence which ones you feel are your assets/strengths. Directions : Identify 3 areas of growth with an action you will take to improve this area. I will need to learn the reasons for student behavior especially atypical behavior. I will need to learn from experience peers and the classes I am taking now. I would have ground rules in the classroom that promote a safe environment. I will create an environment where fairness is promoted and students are treated with respect. Directions : Describe examples of evidence you will you need to learn about in order to engage ALL students and get to know them on all levels? I will need to learn from my peers what they have done to establish a fair and equitable environment. TPE 2.2 TPE 2.2 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.2 Current Assets And Strengths Growth Create learning environments (i.e., traditional, blended, and online) that promote productive student learning, encourage positive interactions among students, reflect diversity and multiple  End of week exit ticket regarding likes/dislikes, highlights/challenges  Pair share, collaborative learning  Physical environment to encourage peer to peer interaction  High frequency praise, Student Teacher and Intern Teacher: Consider your ability to communicate in effort to build relationships, share expectations and progress. Describe : What methods of Describe the communication tools you need to investigate and practice using? I will need to become familiar with the new technology that is currently be used in the schools. This is an area that I will certainly

TPE 2.3 TPE 2.3 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.3 Current Assets and Strengths Identify 3 Areas of Growth and an Action you will take Establish, maintain, and monitor inclusive learning environments that are physically, mentally, intellectually, and emotionally healthy and safe to enable all students to learn, and recognize and appropriately address instances of intolerance and harassment among students, such as bullying, racism, and sexism  Makes accommodations for individual classroom seating as well as group needs  Models ways in which students perceive they are authentically valued within the school community  Assures the environment is one where students feel safe to take risks and be creative  Includes learning profiles, learning styles, multiple intelligences, modalities, strengths, interests and vocational goals in everyday routines  Learns and implements methods in which students understand their learning preferences and areas in which to stretch  Asks student to self- assess, self-monitor and develop study skills  Includes authentic examples of students’ subject specific knowledge and skills in background knowledge proficiencies  Plans flexible groups based upon assessment of student strengths, needs, interests, or readiness  Develops student autonomy through choice and self-assessment  Recognizes students’ contributions and achievements  Models fairness and respect  Values students’ ideas and responses  Models constructive ways to agree and disagree Directions : Self evaluate by highlighting the elements of the TPE in:  Yellow if you are not familiar with the TPE  Blue if you are moderately confident with the TPE  Green if you are very confident with the TPE Directions : Identify 3 areas of growth with an action you will take to improve this area. I am a person who would need to learn how to implement methods to help students understand their learning preference. I also want to make sure that I have created a safe learning environment. I will lean on my coworkers for help with this. I know that I need growth in accommodations for individual classroom settings.

TPE 2.3 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.3 Current Assets and Strengths Identify 3 Areas of Growth and an Action you will take  Provides opportunities for all students to participate in activities and discussions  Responds consistently to inappropriate behavior  Offers all students the opportunities to engage in tasks that are equally interesting, important and engaging  Expects all students to demonstrate continuous growth  Presents tasks that require genuine collaboration to achieve shared understanding  Provides support for students who are not succeeding, including ELs and/or those who are struggling  Extends the curriculum by connecting to students’ interests and learning profiles TPE 2.4 TPE 2.4 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.4 Current Assets and Strengths Identify 3 Areas of Growth and an Action you will take Know how to access resources to support students, including those who have experienced trauma, homelessness, foster care, incarceration, and/or are medically fragile.  Consult with colleagues, counselors and administrators regarding school support, resources, policies and procedures.  Collaborate with colleagues and engage in professional development opportunities  Find out what resources are available such as after school support systems and students being bullied Directions : Self evaluate by highlighting the elements of the TPE in:  Yellow if you are not familiar with the TPE  Blue if you are moderately confident with the TPE  Green if you are very confident with the TPE Directions : Identify 3 areas of growth with an action you will take to improve this area. I will have to become familiar with the support services available. I will reach out to colleagues on the process of reaching out to these support services. I would imagine the school system I will be working for will have this information available and I will become familiar with said information.

TPE 2.6 TPE 2.6 Examples of Evidence of TPE 2.6 Current Assets and Strengths Identify 3 Areas of Growth and an Action you will take Establish and maintain clear expectations for positive classroom behavior and for student to-student and student- to-teacher interactions by communicating classroom routines, procedures, and norms to students and families.  Posts classroom objectives and learning goals  Addresses content standards  Involves students in development of classroom procedures and routines  Provides seamless transitions from one activity to next  Provides adequate time based on knowledge of students’ development to complete learning activities  Gives support based on knowledge of students’ physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development  Develops daily schedules to maximize learning  Adapts routines, procedures, and norms to ensure success of all students  Models fairness and respect  Respects and is aware of cultural diversity and learning abilities in the make- up of the class  Responds to inappropriate behavior consistently  Maintains routine  Provides class outlines/syllabus  Newsletters  Class meetings  Timely feedback given Directions : Self evaluate by highlighting the elements of the TPE in:  Yellow if you are not familiar with the TPE  Blue if you are moderately confident with the TPE  Green if you are very confident with the TPE Directions : Identify 3 areas of growth with an action you will take to improve this area. As I get more classroom experience I feel like I will become better at communicate expectations to the class. I will also need to become more familiar with classroom routines and procedures. Which will happen once I have more classroom time. I will reach out to my coworkers for techniques of how they communicate with students and parents effectively and implement those.