MAKING GOOD CHOICES (TPA)

Time management is the biggest struggle I see myself facing wen completing the EdTPA. “Making Good Choices” gives valid advice on how to get started on the TPA. Planning is essential in not wasting time and getting the ball rolling. As soon as possible I need to begin planning my assessments and end goal. I will need to work steadily and regularly and save time for my revisions. Knowing what is required to complete the EdTPA will start the process of on the right foot. The texts suggest reading through the handbook before beginning the process to save time on wondering what is needed.

Organization is one of my strong suits and the organization of TPA is very important upon submitting. Making the TPA the easiest to read for assessors is the main priority. There are also page limits to the TPA and commentaries sent in. Portfolios that have unnecessary or inappropriate will receive condition codes. Organization goes hand in hand with context. You can have amazing organization but the context can be wack. Making sure to meet requirements of what is supposed to be disclosed is critical: “The Context for Learning artifact allows you to describe your school setting along with the particular features of your classroom. It informs scorers about the class you are teaching and the teaching environment along with knowledge about the learning needs of your students and their supports/accommodations.”

Showing students who are engaged during filming is important. Not just participation but higher levels of thinking need to be documented. Asking the right questions on and off camera can engage students in discussion. Keeping students on task and remaining respect can be practiced and fulfilled before the recordings need to happen. Deeping student understanding should come naturally within the context of the class because it will always be a goal that is on your mind.