Santa Clara University

Task 1: Principles of Content-Specific and Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy

Overview

1. You will demonstrate your knowledge of principles of content-specific pedagogy and developmentally appropriate pedagogy. Currently, there are seven versions of Task 1. They are Multiple Subjects (MS) and Single Subject (SS) – English/Language Arts, SS-Mathematics, SS-Science, and SS-History/Social Science, SS-Phyical Education, and SS_Spanish. You will complete one version. In the future, this task will be available in more content areas.
2. Each version has four scenarios. They address developmentally appropriate pedagogy, assessment practices, adaptation of content for English learners, and adaptation of content for students with special needs. You will respond in writing to each of the four scenarios.
3. You will submit your completed response.

Basic Information

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Directions
Checklist
Scoring Rubric

Worksheets
There are seven content versions of Task 1 available: one for Multiple Subjects candidates, and one each for Single Subject candidates in English/Language Arts, History/Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Spanish. You must complete the worksheet that matches your content area.

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Task 1 for Multiple Subjects Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject English/Language Arts Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject History/Social Science Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject Mathematics Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject Science Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject Physical Education Candidates
Task 1 for Single Subject Spanish Candidates

Examples
Your completed papers will be scored on a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. The following are completed and scored examples of papers submitted to fulfill the requirements of TPA Task 1.

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