Teaching Practice and Learning Environment Portfolio Guide

Overview of Component 3 Requirements

• Submit 2 video recordings (10-15 minutes each)

• Different lessons, different days

• Different classes or groups of students

• Written commentaries for each video

• Collection of instructional materials

Video Planning Framework

Required Elements for BOTH Videos:

1. Demonstrate student engagement

2. Show teaching practice

3. Capture learning environment

4. Include student-teacher interactions

5. Show whole class and individual/small group work

Video 1: Whole Class Teaching Focus

Video 1 - Written Commentary

Video 2: Student Interaction Focus

Video 2 - Written Commentary

Written Commentary Requirements

For Each Video (maximum 12 pages):

1. Instructional Context

• Student demographics

• Prior knowledge

• Special considerations

• Learning environment description

2. Planning

• Learning goals

• Instructional strategies

• Materials selection

• Assessment plans

• Differentiation approaches

3. Analysis

• Student learning evidence

• Instructional effectiveness

• Teaching adaptations

• Professional reflection

4. Future Application

• Next steps

• Modifications needed

• Professional growth goals

Required Instructional Materials

For Each Video:

1. Lesson Plans

   • Standards addressed

   • Learning objectives

   • Time allocations

   • Materials needed

   • Assessment strategies

2. Student Materials

   • Handouts

   • Assignment sheets

   • Reading materials

   • Assessment tools

   • Digital resources

3. Assessment Evidence

   • Formative assessments

   • Student work samples

   • Rubrics

   • Feedback examples

Essential Teaching Practices to Demonstrate

1. Learning Environment

• Positive relationships

• Safe space for risk-taking

• Clear expectations

• Organized space

• Accessible resources

2. Instructional Strategies

• Multiple entry points

• Scaffolded learning

• Higher-order thinking

• Student choice

• Active engagement

3. Assessment Practices

• Ongoing monitoring

• Feedback loops

• Student self-assessment

• Peer assessment

• Data-driven decisions

4. Professional Practice

• Content knowledge

• Pedagogical expertise

• Student responsiveness

• Reflective practice

• Professional judgment

Success Strategies

1. Pre-Recording

• Test equipment

• Practice camera angles

• Check audio quality

• Secure permissions

• Plan transitions

2. During Recording

• Stay natural

• Focus on students

• Monitor time

• Capture interactions

• Show flexibility

3. Post-Recording

• Review immediately

• Note timestamps

• Match to rubric

• Gather materials

• Write commentary

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Over-scripting lessons

2. Ignoring student needs

3. Missing key interactions

4. Poor audio quality

5. Incomplete documentation

6. Surface-level reflection

7. Limited student voice

8. Weak connections to standards

Quality Indicators

1. Student Engagement

• Active participation

• Meaningful discourse

• Critical thinking

• Collaborative learning

• Individual growth

2. Teacher Effectiveness

• Clear instruction

• Responsive teaching

• Effective questioning

• Strategic support

• Professional judgment

3. Learning Environment

• Positive culture

• High expectations

• Inclusive practices

• Organized space

• Productive discourse

Final Checklist

• Videos meet time requirements

• All permissions obtained

• Written commentaries complete

• Materials organized

• Technical requirements met

• Rubric alignment verified

• Professional presentation

• Student privacy protected

Remember:

• Focus on student learning

• Show authentic teaching

• Demonstrate reflection

• Connect to standards

• Document thoroughly