Instructor Training AssessmentsMarie Nolen – Implementation Project

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.

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

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)

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.

Initial Self-AssessmentInstructor 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:    

               

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………..    

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.