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Department of Education Professional Education Unit Assessment System September 2008

Department of Education Professional Education Unit Assessment System September 2008. Today’s Agenda. What is the Professional Education Unit Assessment System? Samples of Data Questions, Comments, Discussion. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: Program and Unit Operations.

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Department of Education Professional Education Unit Assessment System September 2008

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  1. Department of Education Professional Education UnitAssessment System September 2008

  2. Today’s Agenda • What is the Professional Education Unit Assessment System? • Samples of Data • Questions, Comments, Discussion

  3. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: Program and Unit Operations

  4. Internal AssessmentsProgram Level Assessment of KnowledgeGPA and Content Major GradesProfessional Portfolio Internship EvaluationPracticum Evaluation (graduate)Comprehensive Exams (graduate level)Action Research Paper (graduate level) Assessment of SkillsProfessional PortfolioInternship EvaluationPracticum Evaluation (graduate) Assessment of DispositionsDispositions and Diversity Inventory (DDI) Internship EvaluationPracticum Evaluation (graduate)

  5. External AssessmentsProgram Level Assessment of KnowledgePRAXIS I/SAT/ACT/GRE PRAXIS II Professional Portfolio Internship Evaluation Practicum Evaluation (graduate) Assessment of SkillsField Experience/Pre-Internship EvaluationsProfessional Portfolio Internship Evaluation Practicum Evaluation (graduate) Assessment of DispositionsField Experience/Pre-Internship EvaluationsDispositions and Diversity Inventory (DDI) Internship Evaluation Practicum Evaluation (graduate) Specialized Professional Association Reports(SPA Reports)

  6. Internal Evaluations: Unit

  7. External Evaluations: Unit

  8. Key Assessments • Field Experience/Pre-Internship Evaluations • Internship/Practicum Evaluations • Dispositions and Diversity Inventory • Professional Portfolio Evaluations • Mentor Teacher Evaluation • University Supervisor Evaluation • Exit Survey • Alumni Survey • Employer Survey

  9. Field Experience/Pre-Internship Evaluations • Different Levels • Pre-candidates • Methods candidates • Pre-Internship candidates • Task Lists

  10. Field Experience/Pre-Internship EvaluationResults Spring 2008 Overall Average 3.65

  11. Field Experiences:How You Can Help Us • Candidates come with Task Sheets but often are not able to complete thetasks. • Too many “Not Observed” scores • Suggestions of reasonable tasks at eachlevel. • Suggestions of items for the revisedevaluation form.

  12. Internship Evaluation 4 Exceptional/OutstandingThe teacher intern demonstrates thorough understanding of the concepts within the component and skill implementation well beyond what is expected of a student intern. Students within their classroom appear to be highly motivated and involved in their own learning. 3 Competent/Proficient The teacher intern demonstrates good understanding of the concepts within the component and is able to implement them on a regular basis. Students within their classroom appear to be active and involved in the learning process. 2 Beginning/BasicThe teacher intern demonstrates beginning understanding of the concepts within the component and is intermittently successful in implementing them. The intern still needs guidance and practice in this area. 1 UnsatisfactoryThe teacher intern demonstrates little or no understanding of the concepts within the component. The intern needs a great deal of guidance and practice in this area. Not Observed (NO) Write NO if you have not yet had the opportunity to observe the particular behavior indicated. Not Applicable (NA) Write NA if this behavior does not apply to this experience.

  13. Internship Evaluation • Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Principles • Conceptual Framework (PRIDE) • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards

  14. Internship Evaluation DataFall 2007/Spring 2008Professional

  15. Internship Evaluation DataFall 2007/Spring 2008Reflective

  16. Internship Evaluation DataFall 2007/Spring 2008Innovative

  17. Internship Evaluation DataFall 2007/Spring 2008value Diversity

  18. Internship Evaluation DataFall 2007/Spring 2008Effective

  19. Internship Evaluations:How You Can Help Us • Write comments to support your evaluation if you are scoring exceptionally high or low. We need the feedback in order to make changes. • Plan time to talk with the Mentor Teacher and the intern in a three-way conference. • Complete evaluations in a timely manner!

  20. Attendance Punctuality Professional Appearance Professional Demeanor Task Completion Initiative Fairness/Lack of Bias Effective Oral Communication Effective Written Communication Effective Interpersonal Communication Legal/Ethical Conduct Social Justice Commitment to Professional Development Commitment to ImprovingProfessional Performance Dispositions and Diversity InventoryMentor Teacher Evaluations

  21. Dispositions and Diversity InventoryMentor Teacher EvaluationsSpring 2008 (N = 5; 31% Response Rate)

  22. Professional Portfolio

  23. Portfolio Scoring System • Target • Acceptable • Unacceptable or Missing University Faculty and PDS Partners collaboratively evaluate candidate portfolios for triangulated data.

  24. Portfolio Artifacts • Internship Evaluations • Action Research Paper • Reflection Papers • Lesson/Unit Plans • Classroom Management Plan • Diversity Plan • Teaching Video with Self-Reflections • Assessment Plan • Evidence of Impact on Student Learning • Teacher-Made Assessments • Philosophy of Education

  25. Intern Evaluation of Mentor Teacher • My mentor teacher made me feel welcome in the classroom. • My mentor teacher explained to me in detail what was expected of me. • My mentor teacher took time each day to discuss my progress. • My mentor teacher modeled reflective thinking about his/her own teaching. • My mentor teacher modeled the behaviors he/she wanted me to perform. • My mentor teacher was understanding when I made mistakes or lessons didn't turn out just right.

  26. Evaluation of Mentor Teacher 7. My mentor teacher and I maintained good communication throughout the experience. 8. My mentor teacher modeled innovative instructional techniques. 9. My mentor teacher demonstrated through his/her behaviors that he/she valued diversity in the classroom. 10. I consider my mentor teacher to be an effective teacher in terms of classroom management. 11. My mentor teacher acted in a professional manner at all times. I am pleased with the experience I encountered with this cooperating teacher. 12. I would recommend this teacher as a future mentor teacher for other students. I consider my mentor teacher to be an effective teacher in terms of instruction.

  27. Evaluation of Mentor Teacher Spring 2008 Data Sample

  28. Intern Evaluation of University Supervisor • My university supervisor observed me a minimum of three times during each experience. • My university supervisor explained to me in detail what was expected of me. • My university supervisor had an initial conference with me and my cooperating teacher (prior to the three observations) to set out expectations and responsibilities. • My university supervisor took time each visitation to discuss my progress with me. • My university supervisor observed a complete teaching lesson each time he/she came.

  29. Intern Evaluation of University Supervisor 6. I felt that I could talk with my university supervisor about any problems I might be encountering. 7. My university supervisor and cooperating teacher discussed my progress with me each visitation in a three-way conference. 8. My university supervisor and I maintained good communication throughout the experience. 9. My university supervisor offered me appropriate suggestions. • My university supervisor acted in a professional manner at all times. • I am pleased with the experience I encountered with this university supervisor.

  30. Intern Evaluation of University Supervisor • My university supervisor provided me with a formal midterm evaluation. • My university supervisor provided me with a formal final evaluation. • My university supervisor helped me understand the PDS Collaboration Model. • My university supervisor helped me understand the role and responsibilities of my cooperating teacher. • I would recommend this person as a university supervisor for other students. • Other Comments:

  31. Evaluation of University Supervisor Spring 2008 Data Sample

  32. Professional Education Alumni SurveySpring 2008 Results5 point scale 5-Strongly Agree 4= Agree 3= Undecided 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree

  33. Professional Education Employer SurveyCounselor Education (N = 4)Spring 2008 Results3 point scale Disagree

  34. Professional Education Employer SurveyTeacher Education (N = 12)Spring 2008 Results3 point scale 5-Strongly Agree 4= Agree 3= Undecided 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree

  35. Questions, Comments, Discussion

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