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