Instructor Training Assessment - Implementation Project
- 1. Instructor Training Assessments Marie Nolen – Implementation Project
- 2. Inspiration for Implementation Project My action research project asks the question, “Will mandatory training in education for teachers in for-profit, vocational schools have a positive impact on the success of these schools?” Please note that, currently, vocational school teachers are not required to have any formal education or training in education in order to teach. A question developed from my research – Should I conduct my research at the school level AND the government level or focus on one at a time? I chose to focus on gathering data at the school level first. I believe my initial research will be valuable should it lead me to conduct further research (i.e. at the government level) at a future date.
- 3. Inspiration (continued) I recently worked on a Current and Desired Reality project in which I was able to explore data gathered at the school level and create my desired reality. The project involved: Designing the Desired Reality Identifying Impinging conditions to the desired reality Identifying stakeholders and the ‘players’ Creating a strategy to make my desire a reality Presenting my strategy to my professor and classmates for comments, clarifying questions, and other feedback
- 4. Inspiration (continued) One part of my strategy involved presenting my suggestions for coursework that should be covered in the proposed instructor training. This coursework includes: Classroom management Curriculum design Differentiated instruction Student assessment and evaluation Student engagement Teaching students to think critically Classroom observation w/reflection (this piece is based on the suggestion of a classmate)
- 5. Exploring Wormeli’s work on Assessment The work covered by Wormeli that is highlighted for me as an educator and allows me to explore my Desired Reality project even further is his discussion on Assessments. I designed two self-assessments for teachers who will attend the proposed training – 1) An initial assessment after the training is completed, and 2) A periodic/follow-up assessment.
- 6. Initial Self-Assessment Instructor Workshop Self-Assessment Form Name: Course: (Please answer 'Yes' or 'No' by placing a checkmark (√) in the appropriate circle): YES NO Explain: Why/why not? 1.The information presented and materials provided are useful, relevant, and applicable to the class I teach. ⃝ ⃝ 2.I understood the concepts and strategies presented in the training. ⃝ ⃝ 3.I believe the training will improve my ability to utilize skills related to the topics covered in my classroom. ⃝ ⃝ 4.Three 3 things that stand out the most for me in the classroom observation are (explain how you will use these 3 things in your classroom): 5.What strategies and/or concepts do I need to collaborate with colleagues on? 6.What are the first 1 or 2 concepts or strategies I will implement when I return to class? 7.Include other useful or meaningful information from your reflection on the training received:
- 7. Follow-up Self-Assessment Follow-up Workshop Self-Assessment Form Name: (Please answer 'Yes' or 'No' by placing a checkmark (√) in the appropriate circle): YES NO What can be improved/where did I excel? 1.I am able to teach the subject matter so that all students understand. ⃝ ⃝ 2.I am sensitive to the diversity of my students, the school community, and colleagues. ⃝ ⃝ 3.I am able to differentiate my lessons that respond to individual learning styles and challenges. ⃝ ⃝ 4.I use a variety of teaching methods and materials. ⃝ ⃝ 6.I successfully engage/involve students in classroom discussions ⃝ ⃝ and the hands-on portion of class. 7.The most valuable collaboration with colleagues has been……. I look forward to collaborating on………… 8.I would like to pursue more training in………..
- 8. Goal for Self-Assessments Initial assessment: Evaluate value of training to work in classroom. Highlight the most useful information learned and how it will be implemented. Plan for collaboration with colleagues on best practices. Reflect on classroom observation portion of training and training as a whole. Follow-up assessment: To determine what has worked and what has not worked and make changes accordingly. To share and collaborate with colleagues on best practices. Useful for future curriculum planning. Tracking personal and professional growth. Provide administration with important information about your success in the classroom.