The American Board employed a comprehensive process to establish standards for professional competency. Standards were developed for:
(1) Subject Matter; and
(2) Professional Teaching Knowledge.
In both cases, the American Board benefited from the expertise of content specialists, who defined and refined standard domains and sub-areas.
The teams of content specialists included:
outstanding teachers,
principals,
administrators,
scholars,
teacher educators and
policymakers, all with expertise in specific content areas.
These individuals were recruited from throughout the country to ensure a broad representation of regions, school sizes and locations, teaching experience and diversity.
The standards were developed using a seven-step process:
Extensive review of state and national teacher certification standards (e.g., INTASC, NCATE, all 50 state certification requirements)
Analysis of particularly highly regarded state standards for students (e.g., Massachusetts, California, Virginia)
Review of literature on effective teaching (Note: Only studies that were scientifically based and met rigorous standards regarding impact to student learning were included)
Distribution of documents summarizing findings (to further educate specialists and offer a reference point)
Seven-month commitment from content area specialists to develop standards and framework
Consistent, contractual review of drafts by experts throughout the development process
Revisions and prioritizing of standards during the development of the test blueprint
The American Board currently offers three subject areas for Passport to Teaching certification:
Elementary Education (K-6)
Mathematics (6-12)
English (6-12)
Candidates seeking Passport to Teaching certification must also demonstrate proficiency in Professional Teaching Knowledge. The Professional Teaching Knowledge Standards cover:
Instructional Design
Effective Instructional Delivery
Classroom Management & Organization
Assessment
Parent Communication
Working with diverse students
Written essay on school related issue
Candidates seeking Master Teacher certification must show subject area mastery at the distinguished level, and provide documentation regarding student-learning gains. Master Teacher certification will be available in 2004. The American Board is collaborating with a group of distinguished researchers and practitioners to determine the requirements for Master
Teacher certification, particularly in the area of student learning gains.
The American Board contracted with StandardsWork, Inc. to facilitate the development of the standards for the test of Professional Teaching Knowledge, English, Mathematics and Elementary Education. ACT, INC conducted the test blueprint workshop. The American Board also received comments and revisions from its National Advisory Panel members throughout the process.
Click here to see a listing of Committees and members.
http://www.abcte.org/passport_standards.html
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