Praxis Preparation Academy Model

Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (7-12) Test Preparation with Pathwise Preparation for Praxis III and Mentoring Focused on Beginning Teachers in CTE

Facilitator: Lowell Hedges, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University College of Agriculture

Guest Presenters:
Philip T.K. Daniel, Ed.D., J.D.
Professor, The Ohio State University College of Education and Law

James T. Austin, Ph.D.
Research Specialist, Assessment Service
Center on Education and Training for Employment
College of Education, The Ohio State University

Connie Brown, M.A. and Zana Vincent, M.A.
Master Pathwise Facilitators

Test Structure and Practice

Day One
· Introductions
· Overview of Testing Structure
· Test Preparation
· Review of Constructed Response
· Practice with Case Studies

Day Two
· Multiple Choice Testing
· Practice with Multiple Choice
· Simulate Test Conditions—Pretest
· Review Test—How did you do?

Day Three
· Develop Individual Study Plan Based on Subject-Matter Content Issues
· Educational Law Review

Subject Matter Review

The Praxis II-Principles of Learning and Teaching test designed by ETS measures a teacher's general pedagogical knowledge at 7-12 grade level. Over the 3 days, a content review of educational psychology and teaching/learning concepts will focus on these subjects that support the four domains: ]

I. Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning
II. Creating an Environment for Student learning
III. Teaching for Student Learning
IV. Teacher Professionalism

Day One
· Student Development and Maturation
· Cognitive Learning and Motivation Theories
· Physical and Emotional Environment of the Classroom
· Behavioral Issues and Physical/Substance Abuse by Students

Day Two
· Managing Student Behavior in the Classroom
· Enhancing Comprehension and Mastery of Material
· Student Participation, Feedback, and Review
· Assessment, Tests, and Measurement
· Technology in the Classroom

Day Three
· Teacher Effectiveness and Goal Setting
· Materials, Activities, and Managing Time
· Communication in the Classroom
· Methods and Implementation

Overview of Pathwise Workshop Objectives

Participants will—

a. Learn to recognize the presence/absence of the 19 Pathwise criteria in range of educational settings;
b. Analyze written contextual information provided by the beginning teacher;
c. Develop written summaries of a teachers' performance from accurate observation notes;
d. Determine appropriate suggestions based on evidence collected;
e. Examine own teaching strategies/methods based on the domains and 19 criteria