TeacherFolio is a set of tools that can be used for teacher development in teacher and student programs. The tools are designed to allow teachers to document the work that they are doing so that it can be used for purposes beyond STARTALK. Individual teachers may elect to use the completed documents as evidence of their professional growth and learning, and the work may become part of their own professional portfolio. The use of these tools in STARTALK programs is voluntary, but it is hoped that conversation about these tools will strengthen the work being done in STARTALK programs and build consistency across programs to benefit teachers who elect to participate in more than one program.
TeacherFolio is focused on the planning and implementation of learning plans. The content is not new, but in some cases it has been reformatted or repurposed for TeacherFolio. The tools are based on the STARTALK-endorsed Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning and they draw on existing STARTALK materials that support thematic unit and lesson design. TeacherFolio consists of the following products:
| Product | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TeacherFolio Lesson Design Protocol | Overview of the TeacherFolio purpose and resources |
| STARTALK Model Curricula - My World | Model curricula used to create sample lesson |
| STARTALK Sample Learning Plan | Learning Plan written for My World unit |
| STARTALK Learning Plan Template | Common learning plan template for all STARTALK programs |
| STARTALK Annotated Learning Plan | Tool that provides guiding questions for each stage of the learning plan template |
| STARTALK Learning Plan Checklist | Self-assessment tool for use by teacher as learning plan is being developed |
| Self- Assessment and Classroom Look-Fors | Self-assessment tool for assessing the practice and evidence of each STARTALK-endorsed principle |
| STARTALK-endorsed Principles in Practice – Peer Observation | Document that shows connection between STARTALK-endorsed Principles, TELL, and classroom practice with sample responses for evidence and non- evidence |
| TeacherFolio Peer/Self-Assessment Tool | Document that serves as observation tool for each STARTALK-endorsed Principle, and allows observers of lesson to note evidence of observed practices |
| Observation/Note-taking Tool | Document is open-ended and allows observers to record based on what they notice about teacher and student behaviors |
Instructional Resource(s):
- Student
- Teacher
Proficiency Level(s):
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Teaching Experience:
- Beginning
- Experienced
Material Type(s):
- Curricula
- Assessment
- Instruction
- Learning Plan/Lesson Plan
Grade Level(s):
- K-2
- 3-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Undergraduate
STARTALK Principle(s):
- Performance-Based Assessment