Teacher Work Sample (TWS) Portfolio

Implementation Plan - 2007

Teacher Work Sample:

I. Definition: A process that enables teacher candidates to demonstrate teaching performances directly related to the implementation of a standards-based instructional unit by planning, instructing and assessing P-12 student learning. Candidates analyze student learning and reflect on their teaching effectiveness.

II. Objectives:

a. to provide quality programs for all prospective teachers;

b. to increase efficacy and accountability of Kean’s teacher candidates in the classroom by connecting theory to practice;

c. to meet accountability standards of the US Department of Education and NCATE;

d. to evaluate the degree of impact on P-12 student learning made by teacher candidates.

III. Process

Implementation Teacher Work Sample Portfolio

Levels	Teacher Work Sample Portfolio Process(es) to be Completed	Identified Courses	Assessment of Teacher Work Sample	Notes
Level I Introductory Fall 2007 Implementation	•Contextual Factors 2-3 page synopsis •Philosophy Statement See TWS Portfolio Handbook.	EMSE 2800 EMSE 2801 EMSE 2802 EMSE 5560 EC 2900 PED 2800 FA 2900 MUS 2900 SPED 2120	•Scored by course instructor. •Philosophical statement rubric •Contextual factors rubric	•Contextual factors and Philosophical Statement scored by course instructor. •Scored contextual factors rubric and scored philosophical statement rubric must be submitted to Teaching Performance Center (TPC) with Introductory Performance Competency Assessment form (blue).
Level II Preprofessional Fall 2007 Implementation	Mini-Teacher Work Sample •Learning Goals •Assessment Plan •Design for Instruction •Instructional Decision-Making See TWS Portfolio Handbook.	EC 3300 EMSE 3123* EMSE 3210 EMSE 3220 EMSE 3230 EMSE 3240 EMSE 3250 EMSE 3410, 3403 (Bilingual or TESL) FA 3900 MUS 3310/3311 PED 3610/3611 SPED 3000 THE 3220	•Score using appropriate rubrics. •Scored by course instructor(s). •Submit Preprofessional TWS Portfolio Assessment Form.	•Co-requisites; all identified courses are co-requisite(s) with Preprofessional Field Experience. •Scored Preprofesional TWS Portfolio Assessment must be submitted to TPC. •Mini-TWS is scored by course instructor(s) of identified courses.
Level III Internship Spring 2008 Implementation	Teacher Work Sample •Contextual Factors •Learning Goals •Assessment Plan •Design for Instruction •Instructional Decision Making •Analysis of Student Learning •Self-evaluation & Reflection	EC 4000 EDUC 4000** EMSE 4900 FA4990 MUS4300 PED 4610 SPED 4200 EMSE 5314 or EMSE 5561	•Score using appropriate rubrics. •Scored by course instructor(s). •Scored also by university supervisor/clinical instructor. •Submit Professional TWS Portfolio Assessment forms to TPC.	•Co-requisite with capstone course and Professional Internship •Scored TWS Portfolio Assessment forms must be submitted to the TPC by both the course instructor & the supervisor/ clinical instructor.

*Mathematics and Science in Elementary Education

**Fine Arts, Music, Secondary Education (K-12), Theater and Post-bac students

Early Childhood graduate certifications are responsible for completing TWS Portfolio at the internship level. See appropriate program advisor.