Tracy Knecht - Reference From Elizabeth Fargey

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From: Elizabeth Fargey

University of Alberta (Red Deer Middle Years) Facilitator


Sessional Instructor University of Alberta (Red Deer College) EDES 366 Social Studies
RE: Reference Letter for Tracy Knecht
I am writing this reference letter on behalf of Tracy Knecht. I have known her within my class as
well as covering a nine-week practicum at Eastview. In the fall of 2015, Tracy was very successful
as a student in my curriculum course. She completed a unit that showed knowledge of the program
of studies as well as creative use of resources. This has also been mirrored in her practicum at her
school. Tracys assignment at Eastview included teaching 120 students at grade seven. She had to
address a variety of special needs and language needs as appropriate, including use of
accomodations and ELL strategies.
I have observed her weekly from February to April (2016). She was able to see the benefit of long
term planning as she planned and executed a unit on probability from start to finish (culminating
activity included). What I saw was detailed lesson plans which included opener, curriculum
outcomes, resources, student considerations, technology if needed and closure. She created a
bulletin board that showed students where they were going. Her objectives and vocabulary were
clearly posted for students to see. Tracy was very organized and flexible with what she wanted to
accomplish, as one needs to be in a middle school. Students were required to think, solve
problems, create examples, and work through vocabulary that involved higher order thinking. Ms.
Knecht has consistent evidence of lessons plans that have clear instructional goals and objectives
that are appropriate for all students in the classroom. Tracy is to be commended for her planning.
She was able to engage students in the rapidly expanding field of computer technology. She used
Kahoot to engage students in their practise. Tracy circulates among the students as they work
collaboratively, to monitor learning, stimulate discussion, and provoke thinking. She emphasized
students raising their hands, not talking when she did and dealt with problems using a variety of
approaches. Tracy has gone over and above her duty in being readily available to help students.
Assessment practices were clearly focused on improving student learning and guiding Tracys
teaching decisions and actions. Students had the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of
probability with an exit slip or collected independent practice activities. Included in her unit was a
culminating project where students created a carnival game. All of her classes had great fun!
Today, effective teaching practices centre on the importance of learning opportunities that are
thoughtfully designed to engage students. I have been very impressed with Tracy and her welldeveloped plans of instruction.
Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Elizabeth Fargey
efargey@ualberta.ca
Cell 403 505 2324

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