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PPBOCES/TIRP/UCCS TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM TIRP II

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PURPOSE OF CASE STUDY

Relating student learning & achievement in your classroom based on:

Analysis of student data Identification of student’s learning needs Implementation of intervention(s) Outcome analysis of intervention(s) Demonstration and application of professional research

Carefully written, proofread, and publishable document

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CASE STUDY FORMAT

Five Parts:

I. Introduction

II. Assumptions

III. Review of the Literature

IV. Intervention and Implementation of Intervention

V. Conclusion

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I. INTRODUCTION

Introductory Information

Select a regular education student from your room, who is having achievement difficulty Select an alias for the student name No special education or 504 student as your case study

Be able to clearly state the achievement challenges student poses

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I. INTRODUCTION

Student’s overview of current & historical achievement patterns Test scores – where, what Achievement in past years Teacher comments – previous years Parent comments Learning style - demographics Classroom behavioral patterns Other information that indicates achievement patterns

Extra curricular activities, interview, home-life, attendance, health, etc.

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II. ASSUMPTIONS

In this section discuss:

Reason(s) why student is achieving as she/he is Can be factual and/or assumptions based on your research of

student’s history or experiences with them in your classroom, previous teachers, and parents

Provide anecdotal support for your assumptions

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III. LITERATURE REVIEW

Bibliographic information should include:

2 professional articles (internet or print) 2004 or later

Articles should support your assumptions related to achievement difficulties of this student

Bibliography – last page, APA guidelines (available online)

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IV. INTERVENTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERVENTION

Explain strategy or strategies implemented to improve student’s achievement patterns

Explain why you believe this strategy/strategies will work Clarify & be specific:

Your intentions as the teacher What student’s responsibility is

Support Involvement may include: Parents, other teachers, administrators,other students, community mentors

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IV. INTERVENTION & IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERVENTION

Intervention Process Begin intervention (minimum of 10-15 sessions) Allow enough time to determine if intervention(s) is working (RtI = 6-

9 weeks) Continue or change intervention based on student data

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IV. INTERVENTION & IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERVENTION

Intervention Process Intervention not working

Revise implementation based on data

Recommendation: Keep periodic journal notes on progress of intervention(s) with

dates. *Journal notes will help you write up your case study & trigger your memory of what happened during these intervention sessions, and measurable data collection should be included.

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V. CONCLUSION

Reflect on Case Study:

Explain outcome of your intervention(s) with the student List factors that were instrumental in intervention being successful or

not Provide suggestions for improving intervention with future students in

future years What did you learn as a teacher doing the Case Study?

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CASE STUDY FINAL PRODUCT

Cover page with your name, assignment name, TIRP II, Date

Succinctly written document with five parts included and labeled

Word processed in 12 font

Hard copy

Pages organized & stapled

Bibliography separate and last page in APA format

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CASE STUDY RUBRIC

Refer to handout This Case Study must have a proficient rating of 45/50 pts. on this

rubric. If you receive less than Proficient, you must revise and resubmit for a

passing grade. If revisions are required, please resubmit the original Case

Study as well.

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CASE STUDY DUE DATE:

Completed assignment due on April 21st, 2012

Student and intervention due Feb. 11, 2012

Rough draft due April 7 or before

Late assignments will have a 5 point deduction past the April 21st due date.

Questions regarding assignment: Elementary and Secondary Resident Teachers:

Marcia Gieck E-mail: msgieck@msn.com Home: 382-4730 or 209-4453 Work: 209-4453 Address: 10144 Rolling Ridge Rd., Co. Spgs., C0 80925

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