EDUC 1300 - Education as a Profession: TESS Presentation

 

Instructions for the TESS presentation:

            A brief presentation (2-5 minutes) that will answer the following questions about the framework for teaching. Hand in a hardcopy of notes in paragraph or outline form.

  1. Teach the assigned TESS component to the class.
  2. Include a personal connection (belief, experience, goal). Relate your action specifically to the teaching framework.
  3. Incorporate at least two learning styles in the presentation: visual, auditory, kinesthetic; do more than just auditory lecture. Engage the audience. For example, you could have a handout and ask a few questions of the group.

Rubric for TESS Presentation

 

10 points

5 points

1 point

Time

2-5 minutes

Less than 2 or more than 5 minutes

Less than one minute or stopped by instructor
Hardcopy Provide notes before presentation. Provide notes after. Notes not provided on the day of the presentation.

Context

Appropriate background using just one story

Shares information not related to teacher action

No clear focus from background info

Presentation

Teacher voice and frequent eye contact

Voice too soft or not enough eye contact

Cannot hear or presentation read

Engagement

Audience is engaged in more than one level and is appropriate for the understanding

Minimal engagement by including a visual or question to audience

No engagement

Teacher action

Focus on teacher action

Focus on teaching secondary.

Not related to teaching actions.
TESS focus Explains TESS component Needs more focus or specificity Little explanation or too vague
Professionalism Professional before and during presentation, with notes provided before beginning presentation Minor problems with  presentation, timing or professional appearance Sloppy

Connect to audience

Explains teacher action from a personal viewpoint

Provided late

None provided

Instruction

Clear explanation and goal

Provides clear connection of action to future teachers

unclear