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CERTIFICATION TEACHING ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES |
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When a certification candidate and mentor have
agreed to begin observations and assessments of the candidate's teaching the
following procedures are to be implemented: |
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Video taped observations:
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- Be sure candidate's video
equipment is compatible to mentor's equipment.
- Teaching must be taped from an
angle that includes front or profile views of the candidate AND
front or profile views of the students.
- Prior to the videotaping, the
candidate must present a written lesson plan (with objectives)
to the mentor.
- Prior to sending the videotape
to the mentor, the candidate must view the recorded lesson and
write a self-assessment of his/her teaching. This
self-assessment should accompany the tape sent to the mentor.
- At least two videotaped
lessons of a class and two videotaped sessions "coaching"
individual students should be arranged between the candidate and
mentor prior to an on-site observation. On-site observations
should also be recorded on tape (not by the visiting mentor) for
observation by two other mentors.
- Class lessons chosen for
videotaping must be introductory lessons.
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On-site Observations: |
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- The mentor in consultation with
the candidate determines on-site observations. It is the
candidate's responsibility to cover all travel, lodging and food
expenses for the visiting mentor. Candidates are encouraged to
seek institutional support for this event as a means towards
professional development.
- On-site observations should be
videotaped for assessment by other mentors. The visiting mentor
should not be in charge of videotaping.
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ALTERNATE TEACHING ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Not all candidates are employed by an
educational institution, have regular teaching assignments in voice/speech
or have a private studio practice. In turn, these candidates may be
challenged to establish teaching assessment opportunities. Candidates are
encouraged to discuss alternate opportunities with their mentor. |
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These may include: |
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- Participating in the Lessac
Institute Teacher Training Workshops with the intent of being
assessed as part of the certification process.
- Requesting a colleague to allow
you to guest teach their class.
- Requesting a certified Lessac
teacher to allow you to guest teach at their institution.
- Some candidates may be invited
by the Lessac Institute's Master Teachers to serve as teaching
interns for a Lessac Intensive Workshop.
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THE ORAL AND WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS |
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The oral and written examinations assess the
candidate's mastery of basic principles, training activities and phonetic
information of the Lessac work. They are administered by at least one Master
Teacher. The oral exam is to be taken prior to application and at some time
after the completion of two Intensive Workshops. During an individual's
candidacy, a time for the written examination will be determined through
consultation between the Candidate, the Mentor and the Master Teachers who
will administer the exam. |
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THE CANDIDATE'S MENTOR |
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A MENTOR will be assigned to each accepted
candidate. The MENTOR will serve as an advisor to the candidate throughout
his/her candidacy. Candidates are expected to establish an ongoing dialogue
with their mentor and the Mentor may determine that a schedule of
communication be established and that journal keeping be recommended to
facilitate this dialogue. The Mentor will be the primary observer and
assessor of the candidate's teaching. A mentor may determine that a
candidate be required to complete supplemental studies in related fields as
a requirement of certification. The Mentor will also work with the candidate
on the oral exam items graded "conditional pass" and will assess when these
items may be graded as "passed." |
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REQUIRED LESSAC TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP |
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Candidates for certification must participate in
at least one Lessac Teacher Training Workshop. At the conclusion of
the first workshop, candidates should consult with their mentor and the
Teacher Training Workshop Instructor about progress toward certification and
if additional workshops are recommended. |
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THREE LETTERS OF TEACHING ASSESSMENT |
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During candidacy, it is recommended that the
candidate provide opportunities for the Mentor to observe him/her teaching
the Lessac work. Upon recommendation of the Mentor, a final observation
should be arranged for evaluation. This should be observed by the Mentor and
two other certified trainers. Observation may be on site, or via
audio-visual recording. The TEACHING ASSESSMENT LETTERS of all three
observers must be included in the candidate's dossier.
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CANDIDACY TIMELINE |
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There is no set duration of time for candidacy.
Upon acceptance, the Board of Directors encourages candidates to work
continuously toward certification. However, the Board also encourages a
timeline best suited to the candidate in consultation with his/her mentor.
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LESSAC TRAINERS CERTIFICATE |
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The Director of Certification will notify the
Candidate when he/she has been approved for Certification and a Lessac
Trainers Certificate will be granted to the candidate. |
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EXCEPTIONS TO CANDIDACY PROCEDURES |
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The Board of Directors may grant exceptions to
the Candidacy procedures for individuals who may have acquired equivalent
training opportunities with Master Lessac Teachers or possess what the
Master Lessac Teachers believe to be appropriate equivalent field experience
and/or education. |
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For additional information
Contact:
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Barry Kur, Director of
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Penn State University |
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103 Arts Building |
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University Park, PA 16802 |
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814 863-1453 |
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bxk1@psu.edu |
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