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Direct linkSariscsany, Mary Jo – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Teacher work samples (TWS) are an integrated, comprehensive assessment tool that can be used as evidence of a beginning teacher's readiness to teach. Unlike linear assessments used to determine teaching effectiveness, TWS are relevant and reflective of "real" teaching. They are designed to exhibit a clear relationship among teacher candidate…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Work Sample Tests
Parker, Melissa; Sinclair, Christina – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Teacher Work Samples (TWS) can be viewed in terms of a product and a process. As a product, the TWS measures a teacher candidate's (TC's) ability to promote student achievement, documents that TCs have met minimum national standards, and validates teacher education programs. Teacher candidates engage in observable, job-related behaviors that serve…
Descriptors: Work Sample Tests, Academic Achievement, Units of Study, Program Descriptions
Download full textAcademy for Educational Development, 2009
The Academy for Educational Development (AED) sent a research team to Western Oregon University (WOU) on November 17-18, 2008, to conduct interviews with individuals who play important roles in the university's teacher preparation program. These interviews, along with additional materials provided by WOU and identified by the AED research team,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Organizational Change, Case Studies, Science Education
