Teacher Work Sample (Advanced Programs)

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Teacher Work Sample Project

The purpose of the TWS activity is for the observer to develop an understanding of how students respond

to a structured lesson, interact with each other and the content. The TWS activity is NOT an evaluation of a

teacher or students.

THE TASK1. Identify the class that you will use for the TWS unit. The TWS project requires a regular-size class,which you will teach for a minimum of three days and no more than five days.

2. Collect information about school facilities and class demographics using the attached form.

3. Identify the lesson or unit goal and the objectives for the lessons you will teach. Write the goal and

objectives using performance outcome language, such as the student will be able to .. For example,

The tenth grade students will be able to explain in writing the relationship between Shakespeares Julius

Caesar and the impact of 20th century political assassinations on recent events in human history as well as

individual citizens perceptions of society.

4. Prepare, administer and score the pretest. The pretest is usually very shortthree-four short answer

questions. The goal of the pretest is to assess student prior knowledge of the topic. Observe and note

student reactions as they complete the pretest.

5. Teach 3-5 days of lessons on the topic you chose. Note student behavior, interest and participation.

Collect examples of student work completed as part of the lessons. Do not return written assignments tostudentsuntil you have made copies of the ones you want to use in the TWS.

6. Prepare and administer the post-test. The post-test should be longer than the pretest, but not more than 15

questions (shorter for elementary classes). The post-test could be short answer questions, multiple-choice or

T/F or a combination. Score the test.

THE PRODUCT

Write a reflective essay of 3-5 pages that responds to these questions. Each question should be a

subheading in your essay and all information below each numbered question should be included.Attach the appendices listed below.

1. What were characteristics of the students and school facilities?

Include information from the TWS Classroom Demographics and Facility Assessment Survey

2. What was the goal or objectives of this set of three-five days of lessons? What were the results of the

pretest?

List the goal or objective for this set of lessons. Include an explanation of why this content is

important for these students.

Why are you teaching this topic? Why is this topic important for these students? How was the pretest prepared?

How was the pretest administered?

How was the pretest scored? Summarize the results of the pretest. Do you believe that the results of the pretest accurately represent student prior knowledge? Why

or why not?

What modifications for students were required or added in the course of teaching these lessons?

3. How did the students respond during the lessons? How did the students interact or participate (or did not participate) in the lesson? Why do you

believe that students did or not actively participate in the lesson? Was the amount of student

participation what your anticipated? Why or why not?

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Did the students appear to be interested or bored? How did they show interest or boredom?

How do the examples of student written work illustrate learning?

Describe the student written work included in Appendix F. What was the actual assignment? Did

students complete it in or outside of class? How much assistance did the teacher provide with the

assignment? How does student written work demonstrate that the students did or did not achieve the unit goal

and/or objective? Should additional modifications for some students been added?

4. What were the results of the post-test?

How was the post-test prepared?

Do you believe that the post-test accurately assess student learning?

How did the results of the post-test compare to the results of the pretest?

5. How should the unit be modified to be more effective? How you would make the lessons be more effective if you teach this topic again?

6. What did you learn from this experience as an educator?

Why should this topic be included in an ELAR classroom?

What is your interpretation of student perceptions of the lesson? Did students view the topic

important? Why or why not? What is your long-term goal as an educator?

Include as appendices each of the following:

Appendix A: A statement of the lesson goal and/or objective in performance outcome language. Re-state

the reasons for including this topic in an ELAR classroom

Appendix B: A copy of the pretest with or without intended answers

Appendix C: The agenda summarizing lesson activities for each day of the unit

Appendix D: A copy of the post-test with correct answers

Appendix E: A chart or graph showing all post-test scores

Appendix F: Briefly describe the written assignment. Include nine samples of student work from thewritten assignment you described. Sort the nine examples into these categories proficient, competent,

development. Explain in one-two sentences why the examples in each category represent that category.

NOTE: Use only first names of students in reporting any results. Black out last names if

they appear on student papers. Refer to the teacher by the initial letter of her/his lastname. For example, Mrs. Smith = Mrs. S or Mr. W.



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Rubric for Assessment of Teacher Work Sample Final Product

Product needs further

development = 1

Product meets target

expectations = 2

Product exceeds target

expectations = 3

Part 1: What was the context for the teaching-learning activity?

Thorough description of the

academic, physical and linguisticcharacteristics of students

Thorough description of campus

facility, district and community

Part 2: What were the results of the pretest?

Description of the preparation of

the pretest, including a statement

of lesson goal and/or objective

Discussion of administration of

pretest, scoring, results summary

Part 3: What were the post-test results?

Description of the preparation of

the post-test, administration

Description of administration ofpost-test, scoring results summary

Part 4: How do the examples of student work illustrate learning?

Discussion of student response to

lesson and interaction during thelesson

Discussion of student writtenwork samples and relationship to

the unit goal

Part 5: How should the unit be modified to be more effective?

Discussion of proposed revisions

to make lessons more effective

Part 6: What did you learn from this experience as an educator?

Discussion of the importance ofthe unit topic

Discussion of your interpretation

of student perceptions of the

lessons

Discussion of your future goals as

an educator

Appendices for each of the following:

Appendix A: Unit goal and/or

objectives in outcomes language

Appendix B: Copy of pretest

Appendix C: Agenda of lesson

activities for each day of the unit

Appendix D. Copy of post-testwith correct answers

Appendix E. Chart summarizing

post-test scores

Appendix F: Nine examples of

student work, sorted into

categories of proficient,

competent and developing, with

written explanations.



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TWS

Classroom Demographics, Academic and Special Needs, Facility Assessment Survey

Interview the classroom teacher to obtain this information that you do not already have

for the class that you will observe and/or teach.1. # females ________ # males _______

2. Age range of students _____________

3. # students English proficient_____ # Limited English proficient_____4. # identified with any of these special needs:

ADD _________ Learning disability _________

Visual impairment ________ Physical disability ________

Hearing problems ________ 504 modifications ________ Emotional disability _______ Multiple impairments ________

Giftedness _________ Other _________

5. # of students in this class in each of these general instructional levelsAdvanced ____________

Average _________Below grade level ______

6. What modifications are usually made in the classroom for the special needs listedin #4 and #5? Describe.

7. # in these ethnic groupsAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native ______ Hispanic or Latino ___________

Asian or Pacific Islander _______ African American _________

White, not of Hispanic or Latino origin ___________ Other ___________

8. The neighborhoods where the students who attend this school live could best be

described as: (circle all that apply)Upper income Middle income Lower income

Urban Suburban Rural

9. Where is the campus located?Urban area Suburban area Rural area

10. # total students in the building______ # in this grade______

11. # of teachers in the building__________ # administrators _______

# and titles of special teachers ____________________________________

12. Describe the school campus facilities (old, new, in good repair, clean, too small

for number of students, multi-story, attached gym, etc.)


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