The 5 Core Propositions

National Board

Certification

Starring

YOU!!!!

Presented by Anne C. Jacob, NBCTEarly and Middle Childhood Music

SEVA ConferenceOctober 22, 2011

The Audition: Become a Candidate

The Script: For Candidates

The Set: Your Portfolio

4 Different Entries

Portfolio 1Classroom-based entry with accompanying student work

Portfolios 2 and 3Classroom-based entries that

require video recordings of interactions between you and

your students

Portfolio 4Documented accomplishments entry that provides evidence of your accomplishments outside of the classroom and how that work impacts student learning

Starring: You as an Accomplished Teacher

“I paid my money, filled out the form, read everything, prepared my lessons, and even had all of my students get the permission to videotape form signed.

But how do I demonstrate that I am an accomplished teacher?”

The Cast: You

Your StudentsThe Standards for Your

Certificate Area

TrueOr False?

LIGHTS

The purpose of the video in each entry is to provide proof that

the written commentary is true.

• The contents of your written commentary should complement and support the contents of your video.

• Both the written commentary and the video are important components that help scorers understand the evidence provided by the candidate.

New lessons must be created to fit the

portfolio directions perfectly.

• Examine which of your current teaching units best fit with the entry requirements, then make slight adjustments if necessary to address each standard for that entry.

The Architecture of Accomplished

Teaching is a model of how all NBCT’s should

teach.

• The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching is the model that the National Board has chosen to illustrate accomplished teaching. NBCT’s exemplify that model.

Policy Position for NBPTSThe National Board for Professional

Teaching Standards seeks to identify and recognize teachers who effectively enhance student learning

and demonstrate the high level of knowledge, skills, abilities and commitments reflected in the

five core propositions.

Camera

Proposition 1

Teachers are Committed

to Students and Their

Learning

Action!

Explain YOUR knowledge of YOUR students.

What do they need and in what order do

they need it?

These students, at this time, in this

setting.Where are they now?

Who are they?

Provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence that you:

• make knowledge accessible to all of your students

• believe that all students can learn

• recognize individual differences that distinguish one student from another

• adjust your teaching practice based on observation and knowledge of individual students‘ interests, abilities, skills, knowledge, family circumstances and peer relationships

and that you:• understand how students develop and learn

• incorporate theories of cognition and intelligence into your teaching practice

• are aware of the influence of context and culture on behavior

• develop students' respect for learning

• foster students' self-esteem, motivation, character, responsibility, and their respect for individual differences

Proposition 2Teachers Know the

Subjects They Teach and

How to Teach Those

Subjects to Students.

Demonstrate how you use YOUR knowledge of YOUR subject area

to plan and implement instruction that is appropriate for YOUR

students.

Provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence that you:

• Understand the subject you teach and can link your subject to other disciplines and apply it to real-world settings

• represent the collective wisdom of our culture and uphold the value of disciplinary knowledge

• develop the critical and analytical capacities of your students

and that you:• command specialized knowledge of how to convey

your subject matter to students

• are aware of the background knowledge that students bring to each subject

• understand where difficulties are likely to arise and modify your practice accordingly

• use your instructional repertoire to create multiple paths to the subjects you teach

• are adept at teaching students how to pose and solve their own problems

Proposition 3

Teachers are Responsible

for Managing and Monitoring

Student Learning.

Describe how you evaluate student learning in light of the goals you have set for YOUR

students.How do you keep YOUR

students motivated, engaged, and focused?

Provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence that you:

• create and alter instructional settings to sustain the interest of your students and make the most effective use of time

• are adept at engaging students and adults to assist your teaching (including your colleagues)

• command a range of instructional techniques, know when each is appropriate and implement them as needed

• are as aware of ineffectual or damaging practice as you are devoted to elegant practice

and that you:• engage groups of students to ensure a safe,

disciplined learning environment

• organize instruction to meet the school’s goals

• set norms for interaction among students and between students and teachers

• motivate students to learn

• assess the progress of individuals and the class

• employ multiple methods for measuring student growth and can clearly explain student performance to parents

Proposition 4 Teachers Think

Systematically about Their

Practice and Learn from

Experience.

Reflect on YOUR students’ learning.

How effective was your instructional design?

What particular concerns or issues did you notice, and how will you address

them?

Provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence that you:

• are a model of an educated person, exemplifying the virtues you seek to inspire in your students

• draw on your knowledge of human development, subject matter and instruction, and your understanding of your students to make judgments about sound practice

• make decisions not only grounded in the literature, but also in your experience

• engage in lifelong learning

and that you strive to strengthen your

teaching by :• critically examining your practice• seeking to expand your repertoire

• deepening your knowledge• sharpening your judgment

• adapting your teaching to new findings, ideas and theories

Proposition 5 Teachers are Members of

Learning Communities.

Demonstrate how you collaborate with parents, teachers, other professionals,

and the community to IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING.

Provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence that you:

• contribute to the effectiveness of the school by working collaboratively with other professionals on instructional policy, curriculum development and staff development

• can evaluate school progress and the allocation of school resources in light of your understanding of state and local educational objectives

• are knowledgeable about specialized school and community resources that can be engaged for your students' benefit, and are skilled at employing such resources as needed

and that you:

• find ways to work collaboratively and creatively with parents, engaging them productively in the work of the school

Grand Finale:• Videotape examples of YOUR teaching – not

contrived, practiced lessons that you have taught over and over to the same group of students.

• Choose the best examples of YOUR teaching/experiences that best fit each entry.

• Answer ALL of the questions in your written commentary, keeping in mind the 5 core propositions, the standards, and your impact on student learning.

You are the star!

Questions

End CreditsAnne C. Jacob, NBCT

Music - Early & Middle Childhood Norfolk City Public Schools SEVA Representative

NBPTS Candidate Support ProviderPearson NBPTS Scorer-Trainer

Cell Phone 757-667-9523Email annejacob@cox.net

Please call, text, or email if you have any additional questions