Reflective Practice and Developing
A Peer Review Portfolio
3 Credit Graduate Course
Castleton University
Cost: $1750
Vermont-NEA is partnering with Castleton University to provide the class Reflective Practice and Developing a Peer Review Portfolio.
When: Classes 9am – 5 pm on 11/12, 1/21, & 3/11, plus offline work between classes Additionally, there will be optional candidate workdays at Vermont-NEA in the Spring.
Where: Vermont-NEA Conference Room, Montpelier, VT
Who: Educators wishing to create a certification portfolio in preparation for the Peer Review Alternative Route to Certification Process.
Cost: $1750 credit/ $1350 noncredit
Participates should read the requirements and overview of Peer Review Program and complete step 1 prior to the first class. Directions for step one can be found http://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-educator-quality-peer-review-program-overview.pdf. Step 1 includes applying to the program through the online system (ALiS).
Instructors: Shannon Miller & Juliette Longchamp, NBCT
Course Description: This course supports and guides teachers pursuing initial licensure or adding endorsements to their Vermont teaching license. Participants need to be in a school setting for student teaching will not be arranged through this course. As part of this course, participants examine the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards (Vermont Core Teaching Standards) and content endorsement standards and develop an electronic portfolio demonstrating their competency on each standard through the collection of artifacts and a written commentary that describes, analyzes and reflects on the evidence.
Objectives:
· Define, identify, and practice the three types of writing: descriptive, analytical, and reflective.
· Review, critique, and provide constructive feedback to others
· Research best practices related to teaching content
· Develop unit and lesson plans that include appropriate standards for the content, clear assessments (formative/summative), activities to engage learners and are differentiated to meet the individual needs of students.
· Understand, apply, and document the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and applicable Vermont Content Endorsement Standards.
· Analyze and reflect on teaching practices utilizing video from classroom practice.
· Complete an online portfolio ready for submission into the Peer Review Process.
Scholarships for Peer Review Fees available for Vermont-NEA Members
Reflective Practice and Developing
A Peer Review Portfolio
3 Credit Graduate Course
Castleton University
Cost: $1750
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Classes 9am – 5 pm on 11/12, 1/21, & 3/11, plus offline work between classes Additionally, there will be optional workdays at Vermont-NEA in the Spring.
Please send or email this form and purchase order/ check payable to Vermont-NEA to:
Juliette Longchamp
Director or Professional Programs
Vermont-NEA
10 Wheelock Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Questions: Please contact Juliette Longchamp at or 802-224-2421
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Noncredit: ______$1350 for PD Hours
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