Component Three: Foundations and Component Teaching Practice and Learning ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is intended for teachers who are committed to pursuing National Board Certification. The primary focus of the course will center on a teacher’s ability to describe and analyze their instructional planning, teaching practice and learning environment. Teachers will be required to provide evidence of the standards being assessed in two video recordings. For each video, teachers will submit an in-depth commentary that includes description, analysis and reflection of their teaching practice and their pedagogical decision making and the impact on student learning. In addition, participants will engage in peer review of other participants’ videos and written commentary in preparation for completing NBPTS Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment.