The Reflective Educator: Resource Seminar – EDST 477

Course Description

Rationale

Student teaching is the culmination of all of the candidate’s course work for preparation for teaching. It is essential to provide an opportunity to communicate with university supervisors.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be 200 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. Each thread must be supported by at least 1 citation from the required reading and/or presentation sources assigned. The Discussion: Reflection requires a 3-5 minutes video in place of the written thread. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100 words. (CLO: A, C, E, F)

edTPA Intention Form Assignment

The edTPA Intention form should indicate the candidate’s intention for the edTPA tasks. This decision will determine whether the candidate will register for the edTPA for Liberty University and the state where he/she lives or for Liberty University only.

Quiz: edTPA Handbook

The candidate will use the edTPA Handbook and embedded evidence chart to answer objective questions. (CLO: C, D)

Understanding the Rubric Levels Assignment

The candidate will be given materials from previous edTPA LU student submissions. The candidate must provide a rubric score based on the materials. After providing a score, the candidate will watch videos that explain the correct rubric scores and write a reflection of at least 5 sentences for each edTPA task. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Quiz: SOE edTPA Milestones

Candidates will use the SOE edTPA Milestones resources in Canvas to answer objective questions to prepare for edTPA.

edTPA Planning Assignment

The candidate will complete a planning template that outlines all tasks for edTPA. The candidate will discuss the plan with the Cooperating Teacher or On-Site Mentor and seek approval through a signature.  (CLO: A, B, C, E)

edTPA Corrections Assignments (2)

The candidate will use professor feedback to make corrections to demonstrate knowledge of the student the diverse needs of the students the candidate is working with throughout the semester. (CLO: D, E)

edTPA Task 1: Technical Review Assignment

The candidate will complete Task 1 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include the Lesson Plans for Learning Segments, Instructional Materials, Assessments, and the Planning Commentary. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

edTPA Task 2: Technical Review Assignment

The candidate will complete Task 2 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include the video clip(s) and Instructional Commentary. (CLO: A, C, D, E)

edTPA Task 3: Technical Review Assignment

The candidate will complete Task 3 of edTPA using the provided edTPA Handbook. This submission will include work samples from focus student(s), evidence of feedback, and an assessment commentary.  (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

edTPA Final Technical Review Assignment

edTPA is a subject-specific assessment that includes versions for 27 teaching fields. A candidate enrolled in a student teaching course will be completing the edTPA for a course requirement. In addition, a candidate in states that require the edTPA for licensure must register for scoring the edTPA through Pearson. All tasks will be submitted to LiveText for a technical review. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

edTPA Score Report Assignment

After the candidate receives his/her edTPA Score Report from Pearson, he/she will submit the report within the course. (CLO: D)

Submission to Pearson Assignment

The candidate will provide proof of submission of the edTPA portfolio to Pearson through attachment of a screenshot or email. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Quiz: Retake Acknowledgement

The candidate will complete a quiz identifying whether there is a need for a retake of edTPA. (CLO: D)