Task 2: Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning

In Task 2, the teacher candidate will provide evidence in video clip(s) and a written commentary of the following:

• A respectful learning environment that supports student engagement in learning
• Active engagement in learning tasks that develop, deepen and extend their understanding of concepts
• Analysis of teaching effectiveness, in which the candidate proposes changes in lessons that address individual and collective learning needs, based on research and theory

Kelsey Kemmer, a current first-grade teacher, explains how instruction works in her classroom today: