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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: February 2010    

Making Teacher Work Samples “Work” for  Accreditation
    Kevin Lorson

Abstract: The purpose of  a teacher education program is to develop preservice  teachers into knowledgeable and skilled professionals who have a positive  impact on student learning. Quality teaching produces student learning, thus  the product of a quality teacher education program is a teacher candidate who  has a positive effect on student learning. Teacher work samples (TWS) are a key  assessment tool that teacher preparation programs can use to demonstrate the  effectiveness of teacher candidates and to provide evidence toward  accountability requirements for accreditation purposes. This article specifically  addresses the contribution of TWS to NASPE program accreditation, as well as  NCATE unit accreditation.

Article category: Teacher Work Sample Methodology—Part 2