EDTPA TASK 1 ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW “edTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by teacher preparation programs throughout the United States to emphasi


EDTPA TASK 1 ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEW“edTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by teacherpreparation programs throughout the United States to emphasize, measure, and support the skillsand knowledge that all teachers need from Day 1 in the classroom.” (edTPA, n.d.).As part of the teacher preparation program at Liberty University, the School of Education desiresfor all candidates to build a strong understanding of research-based practices for use in theclassroom. Many states across the US require students to complete and submit an edTPAportfolio as part of their licensure program. edTPA programs focus on three main tasks:• Task 1: PLANNING. Planning for Instruction and Assessment• Task 2: INSTRUCTION. Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning• Task 3: ASSESSMENT. Assessing Student LearningFor this assignment, you will submit the items you have prepared for edTPA Task 1.Note: In Module 4: Week 4, you will combine all SPE edTPA Task 1 assignments (i.e., Contextfor Learning, Lesson Plans, and Planning Commentary) into one document and submit it to theedTPA Task 1 Assignment in CORE (Comp MS).INSTRUCTIONSCombine into one document your previously completed Context for Learning Assignment,Lesson Plan Assignment (with all three lessons), and Planning Commentary Assignment.Submit your combined document to CORE (Comp MS) using the submission link provided withthis assignment. 

must be written at a masters level