Grambling State University Standard One Compendium

R1.3 Instructional Practices

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Programs Assessment Description

 Physics

 Social Studies

Undergraduate Graduate initial Elementary Education 1-5/Mild to Moderate Secondary Education/Mild to Moderate

 Biology

 English

 Chemistry

 General Science

 Mathematics

 Physics

 Social Studies

Praxis II PLT lesson and scores the lesson plan.

This assessment measures the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the classroom. This test assesses the candidate's knowledge and understanding of educational practices foundational to starting a career as a professional educator. The test is designed to reflect the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards. The test content assesses key indicators of the candidate’s knowledge of topics such as human development, learning processes, instructional processes, diverse learners, educational psychology, and professional issues.

How the Evaluation is used to Measure Candidate Progress

Candidates who do not successfully demonstrate competency on GSU assessments by meeting the target with a score of 3.0 Proficient will attend conferences with the course instructor to develop strategies for improvement. Candidates may be provided an additional opportunity to re-submit the assessment.

Candidates who do not meet the required score on the Praxis – PLT are required to retake the test.

Praxis II PLT requirements are discussed throughout the matriculation, specifically during ED 111 FYE and ED 112 FYE and during classroom visits. Guidelines and expectations of all requirements are also accessible throughout the program within the Clinical Handbook, Canvas, and the digital assessment system Watermark - Taskstream.

Directions Delivered to the Candidate

Content Lesson Plans – Required during the appropriate method course ED 302 Methods & Strategies for Teaching Elementary Math

The candidate will create a highly rigorous, appropriately differentiated, lesson plan using the Danielson Model that outlines the planning and instruction process utilized for the described group of students. Following are broad goals for the lesson:

1. Create a learning environment to support the success of all students.

2. Accommodate the unique needs of diverse students.

3. Conduct formal and informal assessments of behavior, learning, achievement, and environments to inform and design learning experiences that support the growth and development of all individuals, including those with Exceptional Learning Needs (ELN.)

The lesson plan created should also include the seven instructional events:

1. Gaining attention

2. Informing the learner of the objective

3. Stimulating recall of prerequisite learning

4. Presenting the content