Progression and Demonstration of Teaching Skills

Practicum 374 Final Evaluation

Name of Student __________ School & District: ________________________

Name of Cooperating Teacher __ Grade ____________________________
Subject Areas: __________________________________________________________
U.W. Supervisor ______ ______ Date _________________

Please approximate
your students
involvement in the As often as Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Doesnt
following areas. possible apply to
Feel free to add my class
comments where
appropriate.
I. Personal and Professional Characteristics
Communicated x
his/her needs,
intentions, and
actions
Took initiative x
Was responsible x
Used constructive x
criticism
Engaged in self- x
reflection: Ability
to evaluate his/her
own teaching and
draw on the
evaluation to
inform practices
and professional
interactions with
students, parents,
teachers and other
staff in the school
Additional I wish the seminar class laid out more expectations for our practicum
Comments: experience. This would have aided in my observations of Jessy and helped me
take initiative.
II. Planning and Organization
As often as Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Doesnt
possible apply to
my class
Wrote and delivered x
detailed and
coherent lesson
plans to teach all
students,
accounting for their
multiple needs, and
range of
knowledge, skills,
& interests

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Demonstrate an x
understanding of
curriculum and
curricular resources
in teaching and
planning
Had high X This is
expectations for something I
students am
working
on!
Used appropriate x
learning goals
Designed & x
selected learning
materials that were
multi-level, multi-
sensory, and
culturally relevant
Effectively X running
organized and long
paced lessons
Implemented x
systematic &
authentic evaluation
of students learning
Additional
Comments:

III. Instructional Techniques

As often as Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Doesnt
possible apply to
my class
Used active & x
collaborative
learning strategies
Used multiple and X This is
varied instructional something I am
groupings planning on
focusing on
next year
Differentiated x
content &
instruction as
needed
Used appropriate X Clarity
introductions,
closure, and
transitions
Conducted regular X
assessment of
student learning
Additional Notecards, learning partners, sticks, etc.
Comments:

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IV. Classroom Management
As often as Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Doesnt
possible apply to
my class
Created and x
maintained a
positive learning
atmosphere
Used age- x
appropriate and
pro-active
classroom
management
techniques
Used effective class x
time
Attended and X
facilitated a sense
of belonging and
community in the
classroom
Additional I have realized that classroom management is the most important part of
Comments: teaching. Its imperative to establish a safe environment, and also a consistent
environment. Students need to know what is expected of them.

Narrative Evaluation Guidelines-Please include on this sheet or attach the following

information.

1. Please, highlight examples of the students activitiestypes and areas of

instruction, preparation of materials, centers, development of units and projects,
responsibilities given by and taken by student, field trips, etc.

2. Areas of strengthinteraction with students, commitments, planning,

resourcefulness, use of materials, creativity, personality, growth, etc.

3. Recommendations for Professional Growth areas in which the student should

be given help in future learning experiences.

Recommended Grade: AB

Date:

Signature:

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1. Activities that I had responsibility for include Time for Kids magazine articles, a
few shared reading lessons, a reading group (two books), and morning meeting. I
have gone on two field trips. Then, of course, I planned and taught the haiku unit.
Most of my lessons this year were collaborative or active. My goal was to guide
students toward understanding. I quickly learned that students in third grade need
more structure than that. Sending students in the right direction is good sometimes,
but mostly, students need to know what is expected of them. To change this, I started
to model, list long instructions, and repeat myself.

2. My biggest strength this year was taking the time to get to know students and
what makes them smile. It has also been growth. I have never worked with more
than five students at a time before this year. Mostly, I have worked one on one. Now, I
have a better understanding that a classroom runs on predictability. Schedules,
routines, and expectations must be repeated and repeated and repeated. So must
praise and interaction. I am also good at accepting criticism and trying new things. I
know I have a lot to learn, but that is why I am here. I am new. I am improving. I am
human. And I am persistent.

3. I have many areas in which I need to grow, and expect I always will. However, I
think that there are a few that I need to focus on this summer before I begin student
teaching next fall. First is stress management. While my self-reflection is important,
sometimes I overanalyze what I am doing, and it makes me anxious. I need to learn
how to practice slowing down my thoughts, taking a deep breath, and finding focus
in an objective while Im teaching. At this point, I am much better at making
objectives for my students than I am at making them for myself. Doing this, I believe,
will help me focus on one thing per lesson. Perhaps this is clarity in expectations or
giving formative assessments. Perhaps its as simple as smiling more. The next thing
is classroom management. This will be the first and last time I am Miss Rylee. I
have learned to keep a straight face, and that students will meet the expectations
you set for them. I think a new start will be the best way for me to practice this. I am
looking forward to working at a summer camp in the next few months to do this. I
began this semester trying to be approachable and kind. But its not enough to see
the best in our students. We must expect the best of our students.