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Borich, G. D. (2019). Effective Teaching Methods (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0134056176.

Jefferson County Public Schools. (n.d.). Choices - High Schools. Retrieved from https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/sites/default/files/forms/Choices-High%20Schools.pdf

Kentucky Department of Education. (2013). Kentucky Framework for Teaching: The Danielson Framework. Retrieved from https://education.ky.gov/teachers/PGES/PGES%20Documents/Kentucky%20Framework%20for%20Teaching%20Manual.pdf

Kentucky Department of Education. (2015). Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Studies. Retrieved from https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/standards/kyacadstand/Documents/MIR_704_KAR_8.080_Kentucky_Academic_Standards_for_Career_Studies.pdf

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I could improve the assessment for future classes by allowing for different technology mediums. Zoom is very popular for interviews now and allowing them to use that platform or another platform may help with the management.

Allowing the assessment to be student-led could also be an improvement for future classes. Since I differentiate with the questions having students be the interviewers could warrant more engagement.

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This oral communication assessment demonstrates multiple aspects of successful teaching:

Is aligned with the unit and lesson objective. The objective is aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards for Career Readiness for middle school C.M.9

Follows the guidance of Backwards Design/Understanding by Design (Wiggings & McTighe, 2005)

Meets the needs of my students and allows them to prepare for the real world

Incorporates technological skills needed for the future

Is summative which will measure students' knowledge at the end of the unit.

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There are some potential classroom management concerns that I will address in my lesson planning for this oral communication assessment. While explaining the lesson and assessment, I anticipate that I'll need to monitor the behavior of my students. I anticipate some classroom management issues while students are completing gather oral communication assessment. Lastly, I foresee management issues with technology when students are trying to complete their assessments.

To monitor the behavior in the classroom, I will be having students follow along with me on their screen as I will be on mine. I will use a wireless mouse so I can control my computer and walk the floor of the classroom.

While completing the oral communication assessment; I will have other students practice mock interviews with each other on their own Chromebooks. This will allow me to complete my interview without it being noisy. I would have also established my expectations for the entire class beforehand to make sure students are aware of how their behavior should be while the assessments are taking place.

While using technology there could be issues with students if their Chromebooks stop working during the assessment. I will have an area for loaner Chromebooks and chargers to use if this may happen. Students will be aware of the procedures beforehand on what to do if this happens to them.

To ensure I am addressing the various intelligence needs (Gardner, 2011) of my students, I will provide variety in my oral communication assessment questions. No one student will have the same questions per grade level. I will make sure there is enough variety and wording of the questions to challenge and differentiate between students.

While teaching I will manage misbehavior using the direction in the Danielson Framework for Effective Teaching (Danielson, 2014). I will focus on domains 2 and 3 and keep a respectful environment and keep the students engaged to make sure I am reaching the "accomplish" rating.

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For this particular assessment, my students will attend their oral communication assessment using the following instructional technology medium:

Students will sign up for times for their interview and receive an invite for their time slot to complete the oral communication assessment. https://meet.google.com

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This performance assessment will be a summative assessment for this unit of study

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For my Career Choices class, I will be focusing my assessment on what career or occupational areas different high schools in Louisville. KY have to offer.

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My oral communication assessment is valid for this particular unit of study because it measures the following unit target related to career preparation.

I can identify high schools and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest

From the standpoint of validity, this particular assessment is criterion-referenced.

The assessment is criterion-referenced because the assessment measures criteria related to the objective and learning target from the student career preparation unit.

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To effectively assess the content of the career preparation unit, I would like to assess the students' summative knowledge using a personal oral communication assessment.

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Chosen Assessment:
Personal oral communication (Interview style)

Summative

At the end of the unit

Unit Targets Assessed:

I can identify high schools and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest.

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(this is only a few but there will be more; and randomized)

If you want to be a Weather Reporter for WLKY what high school would you go to to get more insight into that career path?

You've always dreamed of being able to fly an airplane; What high school would you choose to accomplish your dream?

Your pet you've had since you were a baby is not feeling well; what high school could you attend to learn how to take care of their medical needs?

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Why is this assessment appropriate for my unit/lesson?

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Why is this assessment appropriate for my unit/lesson?

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Allows the students to verbally communicate their answers to help prepare them for other interviews they may have in the future

Helps them effectively communicate

Measures the content that has been taught

Been developed based on the principles of the Backward Design/ Understand by Design (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005)

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The personal oral communication assessment is valid to the unit and criterion-referenced because it aligns with the following unit target:

I can identify high schools and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest.

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The use of one option for technology incorporation is what will allow me to have fewer technical issues. My students will be focusing on one platform so if there are students that are stronger they can help others that may not be. Also, I choose this platform because my students are already familiar with the Google platform so they won't have to learn a new interface. I plan to teach the whole class the logistics of Google Meet and allow them to actually host and be a part of mock interviews before they have their final assessment with me. I would also have a step-by-step printed and posted to the class website in case students need reminders on how to utilize the platform.

During the assessment, I anticipate a few technical issues like connectivity, microphone, and video failure. To address these issues I would make sure I have students check these things out before it's time for the assessment. I would have them run a test on the day of the assessment in the area they will be completing the assessment. This will help make sure things are working properly. I will also make sure I have backup Chromebooks/chargers for students to use in case they forgot theirs or something is wrong with theirs.

Ultimately, I think the assessment will go well and will be fun for my students to complete!

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Areas Where Professional Growth/Development is Needed

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Areas Where Professional Growth/Development is Needed

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I could seek out different professional development seminars where they are educating on different instructional technology. I found it hard to find free platforms for students to use where the interview question was already pre-recorded and the students had to record themselves answering it in a allowed time limit.

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Potential PD Sessions/Conferences I may attend

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Potential PD Sessions/Conferences I may attend

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I will seek out different options for professional development for teaching with technology in my School district and also outsource to other states that may have online seminars I can attend.

I would also seek out professional development for assessment options and validity to be more versed in different ways to test my students' knowledge that can help boost engagement.