professional teacher standards commission aatf – chicago – 2012 adina alexandru
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Professional Teacher Standards Commission
AATF – Chicago – 2012
Adina Alexandru
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The National Board Certification process is the
best professional development experience I’ve
ever had.
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2012 - updated NBPTS map
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NBPTS by year
http://www.nbpts.org/resources/nbct_directory/nbcts_by_year
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Agenda
The Basics Benefits for the AATF Concrete product of the commission Commission’s objective
Our Experiences Q & A
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NBPTS – French - wiki
http://wloe-nbpts.wikispaces.com/
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Commission structure
Starting with 2012 the goal of this commission is to bridge a solid connection between the (current or future) teachers of French interested in meeting
professional state and national standards and the respective organizations that provide or facilitate such services.
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We are always looking for new members! Let us know if you are interested in serving on this commission by sending an email to Adina Alexandru at
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The structure of the Commission is informal and open to all AATF members. In fact, we need contributions form experienced as well as inexperienced teachers
of French. Generally the meetings are taking place virtually through the “GoToMeeting” platform.
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Goals, objectives, projects, etc. that guide the commission's activities
We are refocusing our work due to the current demands in our profession. We are soliciting input from the entire AATF membership, on how this commission can serve the needs of the French teachers nation-wide. What can we do for you that can make a
difference and enrich your professional life?
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A primary goal of this commission is to maintain a website where we can post updated information regarding the national standards requirements for NBPTS certification with
a focus on French. This site will provide links to the existing state-approved foreign language teacher standards at the state level they pertain to NBPTS. We will also
provide exemplary lesson plans and activities that are in line with the NBPTS guidelines specifically designed for French.
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Publications: quarterly reports in the AATF National Bulletin regarding updates or changes in the process of becoming nationally certified in French.
Feel free to participate in the NBPTS survey available on the commission’s website.
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Future plans of the commission
We need more French teachers seeking this type of certification. It is prestigious, it is rewarding, and it is
giving you the status of a leader in the profession!
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Currently, out of the six thousand teachers who acquired NBPTS certification in 2012 only 1%
includes teachers of French!!
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Nationwide, there are 97,000 NBPTS teachers and they constitute the leading force in education. You
should be part of it!
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How can the work of this commission be improved?
Keeping a current website Publishing quarterly updates in the national
bulletin The website and the documents generated by
this commission should be also accessible on the AATF website so that visitors can gain knowledge about the process of attaining national certification.
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Is the purpose of the commission adequately identified?
Once we get the website going and collect the information from the survey, we will be able to find out the current concerns of our membership and we will
adequately address their needs.
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Additional comments
For teachers who are interested in becoming NBPTS certified, this commission will provide guidance in the process of certification following
the guidelines for beginning and completing the certification process.
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For teachers who have already obtained certification in French, this commission will create the space to share practices that can guide future
applicants through the complexities of acquiring NBPTS status.
French is not only necessary for the global education of all students in the United States but it can become a concrete, valuable and dynamic asset for any graduate of private or public school who seeks to enter the workforce
of the 21st century.
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Are you eligible to become NBPTS certified in French?
To pursue NBPTS certification, you must…
Hold a bachelor’s degree Have completed three full years of teaching/counseling
experience Possess a valid state teaching/counseling license for that
period of time, or, if teaching where a license is not required, have taught in schools recognized and approved to operate by the state
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Lessons in Self-Reflection: The Portfolio
Four Portfolio Entries:
1. Designing Instruction over Time (22 pgs.)2. Building Communicative and Cultural Competence (14 pgs.
plus video)3. Engaging All Learners(13 pgs. plus video)4. Documented Accomplishments (28 pgs.)
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NBPTS writing styles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck0LhTy1YGg
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Written Communication
You will be given a written prompt to which you will respond.
You will have 30 minutes to write a well-organized response, correctly using a variety of tenses and grammatical structures.
A good way to practice is to get retired AP prompts from AP Central and practice your timed writing.
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Practice Writing…
Describe the route you took to drive to Ardmore. Be very specific! Help someone else visualize your route
in detail!
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Explain why you took this route; talk about other options you had, and explain why this was your choice.
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Now, write about what you’d do if you had to drive to Ardmore again. Explain why you’d make that decision.
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The Home Stretch: The Exams
You will take SIX exams:
Oral Proficiency Interpreting Aural Texts Interpreting Written Texts Written Communication Knowledge of Language Acquisition Knowledge of How Language Works
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It’s about the Five Core
Propositions Accomplished teachers …
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Knowledge of How Language Works
You will be given a text that represents student work.
In it, there will be embedded 20 errors.
You must correct each error and why it is an error, suggesting what caused the student to make the error.
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Four Portfolio Entries
Demonstrate accomplished teaching
Include videos of large- and small-group classroom practice
Require student work samples
Document continuous learning, leadership, and collaboration
Six Assessment Center Exercises
Demonstrate accomplished proficiency with subject matter
Are delivered at a computer-based testing center
Are timed, with open-response prompts
The assessment
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Portfolio Entries
#1 Designing Instruction Over Time #2 Building Communicative and Cultural
Competence #3 Engaging All Learners #4 Documented Accomplishments: Contributions To
Student Learning
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Example: #2 Building Communicative and Cultural Competence
A written Commentary of no more than 14 pages
A 15-minute videotape of you and your class during the period of instruction
All forms required for this entry
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Focusing on the standards• I. Knowledge of Students• II. Fairness• III. Knowledge of Language• IV. Knowledge of Culture• V. Knowledge of Language
Acquisition• VI. Multiple Paths to
Learning• VII. Articulation of
Curriculum and Instruction
• VIII. Learning Environment• IX. Instructional Resources• X. Assessment• XI. Reflection as
Professional Growth• XII. Schools, Families, and
Communities• XIII. Professional
Community• XIV. Advocacy for Education
in World Languages Other than English
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Timeline
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The Process
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For more information…
You can contact me at: [email protected]
Commission’s web site: http://alexandrua.wikispaces.com/A
ATF+-+Chicago+2012
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