Taking the Next Step:Taking the Next Step:

What You Need To Know For Your

Practicum Experience

What You Need To Know For Your

Practicum ExperienceNovember, 2014Chris Swerling

Session GoalsSession Goals

Overview Practicum Process Expectations Requirements

Overview Practicum Process Expectations Requirements

Our ItineraryOur Itinerary Vocabulary Goal Setting Securing a Practicum Practicum Forms Major/Minor Projects Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook Log

Vocabulary Goal Setting Securing a Practicum Practicum Forms Major/Minor Projects Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook Log

VocabularyVocabulary Faculty Advisor Field Supervisor Supervising Practitioner Major Project Minor Projects (3) Log DESE Artifacts

Faculty Advisor Field Supervisor Supervising Practitioner Major Project Minor Projects (3) Log DESE Artifacts

First Step: Define Your GoalsFirst Step: Define Your Goals Specific/Strategic Measurable Attainable Realistic/Relevant Time Bound/Targeted

S.M.A.R.T

Specific/Strategic Measurable Attainable Realistic/Relevant Time Bound/Targeted

S.M.A.R.T

A Principal’s ViewA Principal’s View

What is your goal? What skills do you

bring? What skills do you

want to acquire? What knowledge do

you seek to gain?

What is your goal? What skills do you

bring? What skills do you

want to acquire? What knowledge do

you seek to gain?

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Sample GoalSample Goal

During my practicum I will develop class management skills and a “tried and true” set of assessment strategies and techniques. By the end of my practicum I will have developed and demonstrated my ability to instruct students as well to collaborate with teachers and members of the school’s parent

community.

During my practicum I will develop class management skills and a “tried and true” set of assessment strategies and techniques. By the end of my practicum I will have developed and demonstrated my ability to instruct students as well to collaborate with teachers and members of the school’s parent

community. PPreservice Preformance Assessment: SLTP WIKI

ExpectationsExpectations Attendance Appearance Attention to

Deadlines-ALWAYS be ready!

Ask Questions! Professionalism

Attendance Appearance Attention to

Deadlines-ALWAYS be ready!

Ask Questions! Professionalism

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Practicum ExpectationsPracticum Expectations ELAR profile/MEPID# MTEL Elementary first, Secondary (100 Hrs each) MA DESE:Standards School Library Teacher(p.3) Daily Log: Time and Task

The SLTP (Teal) Handbook AND the Wiki should become your constant companions

throughout your practicum

ELAR profile/MEPID# MTEL Elementary first, Secondary (100 Hrs each) MA DESE:Standards School Library Teacher(p.3) Daily Log: Time and Task

The SLTP (Teal) Handbook AND the Wiki should become your constant companions

throughout your practicum

Choosing a Practicum SiteChoosing a Practicum Site Certified Library Teacher (PTS) Practical Learning Experience in Library

Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school)

Distance is a factor in your choice

DEADLINE: December 15, 2014

Certified Library Teacher (PTS) Practical Learning Experience in Library

Administration, Class Management, Teaching Ability (3 years in public school)

Distance is a factor in your choice

DEADLINE: December 15, 2014

Prior to/ By December 15Prior to/ By December 15 Selecting a Practicum Location

Review list (tonight’s task) Speak with Faculty Advisor Contact the School Library Teacher Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP!

Selecting a Practicum Location Review list (tonight’s task) Speak with Faculty Advisor Contact the School Library Teacher Set up a time for a site visit- ASAP!

Prior to/ By December 15Prior to/ By December 15 Visit school with resume in hand Complete Practicum Application

form Include: License# Include: Start date /schedule of

days Secure: Faculty Advisor approval Submit form

Visit school with resume in hand Complete Practicum Application

form Include: License# Include: Start date /schedule of

days Secure: Faculty Advisor approval Submit form

Registering For Your Practicum

Registering For Your Practicum

Your approved application IS your course registration

Once processed, it cannot be changed

Be VERY sure of your placement!

Your approved application IS your course registration

Once processed, it cannot be changed

Be VERY sure of your placement!

Before Beginning Practicum:Before Beginning Practicum:

Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Handbook Establish time/date for Field Supervisor visit

(first of four) during first week of Practicum Experience

Set up your Portfolio Notebook Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects

Return visit: Bring a gift! SLTP Handbook Establish time/date for Field Supervisor visit

(first of four) during first week of Practicum Experience

Set up your Portfolio Notebook Begin to shape the Major/Minor Projects

CORI’S, SORI’S and MoreCORI’S, SORI’S and More

Paperwork for School Meet with Principal Tour of the building

Be VERY sure of your placement!

Paperwork for School Meet with Principal Tour of the building

Be VERY sure of your placement!

Develop a Personal Relationship

Develop a Personal Relationship

Know YOUR Responsibilities (p.51-53)

Exemplify Professional Conduct (p.54-57)

Good communication with SP

Your success in your practicum is the predictor for your career

Know YOUR Responsibilities (p.51-53)

Exemplify Professional Conduct (p.54-57)

Good communication with SP

Your success in your practicum is the predictor for your career

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Major/Minor Projects (pp/64-68)Major/Minor Projects (pp/64-68) 4 proposals Major Project: 3 lesson

unit Minor Projects: Relevant

to school library setting Preview: 1 page

summary/reflection with supporting artifacts

4 proposals Major Project: 3 lesson

unit Minor Projects: Relevant

to school library setting Preview: 1 page

summary/reflection with supporting artifacts

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Project ExamplesProject Examples

Taught Easy Bib; gave feedback on student bibliographies

Created Web page resources for parents of Sped students

Taught students how to use Tumblebooks and created vodcast for Library Webpage to support use at home.

Taught Easy Bib; gave feedback on student bibliographies

Created Web page resources for parents of Sped students

Taught students how to use Tumblebooks and created vodcast for Library Webpage to support use at home.

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Necessary FormsNecessary Forms SLTP Handbook SLTP Checklist of Requirements Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template Projected Work Calendar Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms MA DESE Standards/forms

http://gslis.simmons.edu/wikis/SLTP/Main_Page.

SLTP Handbook SLTP Checklist of Requirements Practicum/Practicum Equivalent Experience Lesson Plan Template Projected Work Calendar Guide for the Development of the Log for Licensure Major/Minor Project Rubrics, Evaluation forms MA DESE Standards/forms

http://gslis.simmons.edu/wikis/SLTP/Main_Page.

Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook (pp.59-64)

Standards-Based Portfolio Notebook (pp.59-64)

Set this up ahead of time

Collect artifacts (camera)

First Entry: Log

Keep in mind: Your log and your portfolio are NOT part of the 100 Practicum hours

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Your LogYour Log

Template on SLTP Wiki Record each day - There will be surprises! Discuss with Supervising Practitioner Match your newly gained experience to the

standard MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard An experience can fit more than one Reflect! This is your professional growth

Template on SLTP Wiki Record each day - There will be surprises! Discuss with Supervising Practitioner Match your newly gained experience to the

standard MINIMUM: 3 examples per standard An experience can fit more than one Reflect! This is your professional growth

Why Is The Log Important? P.62-63)

Why Is The Log Important? P.62-63)

5-6 Page Final Report MA Teacher Evaluation Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding

Questions Evidence: 3 best entries

used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital)

DESE documentation

5-6 Page Final Report MA Teacher Evaluation Wiki: Rubrics and Guiding

Questions Evidence: 3 best entries

used in SLIS Pre-Service Performance Assessment (due 1 week PRIOR to final meeting Print/Digital)

DESE documentation

Pre-Service Performance Assessment for Students

Documents what you have done to meet DESE Standards for SLT/Subject Matter

Identifies areas of needed growth during Practicum

Pre-Service Performance Assessment for Students

Documents what you have done to meet DESE Standards for SLT/Subject Matter

Identifies areas of needed growth during Practicum

Artifact Requirements (p.74Artifact Requirements (p.74 Student assessments (at least 2) Building Teacher observation (3) plus

relfections= 1 Artifact Video of your teaching with a reflection and

what students learned Professional Growth: Where and how have you

grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography

At least 6 artifacts by second visit!

Student assessments (at least 2) Building Teacher observation (3) plus

relfections= 1 Artifact Video of your teaching with a reflection and

what students learned Professional Growth: Where and how have you

grown in the role of a school library teacher? Reference journals and include bibliography

At least 6 artifacts by second visit!

Field Supervisors: 4 VisitsField Supervisors: 4 Visits Linda Friel Linda Conneely Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West)

Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally

Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook Finalize Major/Minor Project (1st Meeting) Review Summary Report (Final Meeting) due

digitally 1 week prior to last visit Observe you teaching

Linda Friel Linda Conneely Janie Wolkenbreit (MA West)

Review Log- Be Prepared! Send 2 days ahead digitally

Review Standards Based Portfolio Notebook Finalize Major/Minor Project (1st Meeting) Review Summary Report (Final Meeting) due

digitally 1 week prior to last visit Observe you teaching

Field Supervisor VisitsField Supervisor Visits

First visit: p.79 Second visit: p.80 Third visit: p.83 Fourth visit: p.83-85

Licensure requirements: p.93-94

First visit: p.79 Second visit: p.80 Third visit: p.83 Fourth visit: p.83-85

Licensure requirements: p.93-94

Words of AdviceWords of Advice You will get out of your Practicum what

you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job” Be prepared Ask Questions Create a timeline and stick to it Read the SLTP. Read it again. Tab it and

underline/highlight. Then, read it again. Know what is required ahead of time. Communicate constantly

You will get out of your Practicum what you put in to it. Treat it as your “first job”

Be prepared Ask Questions Create a timeline and stick to it Read the SLTP. Read it again. Tab it and

underline/highlight. Then, read it again. Know what is required ahead of time. Communicate constantly