Cooperating Teacher Evaluation

Candidate: Stephanie Wilmore Cooperating Teacher Signature: Kate Check all that are applicable. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT (Standards 2, 3, 5, 7) [Coordination, Integrative Interaction] __X____Organize, allocates, and manages resources of time, space, activities and attention to engage students productively __X___Reinforces learning communities in which individual differences are respected and in which students work collaboratively and independently when possible __X____Shows enthusiasm for teaching __X____Treats children with respect, caring and warmth __X____Creates a positive learning climate for children by giving appropriate verbal and nonverbal invitations to children __X____Shows awareness of childrens attention span __X____Promotes child participation and social interaction __X____Recognizes potential problems __X____Responds in an effective and timely manner when problems occur
____Not Observed _____Emerging _____Proficient __X___ Distinctive

ED 396 Site: College Park Elementary (Greendale)

Searing

INSTRUCTION (Standards 2, 3, 4, 7) [Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis, Integrative Interaction] __X____Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and/or testing of ideas and materials __X____Demonstrates sensitivity to needs of individual children __X____Identifies appropriate expectations for childrens performance, making adaptations when necessary _X_____Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and materials to achieve instructional purposes and to meet student needs _X_____Uses positive encouragement effectively _X____Communicates clearly and accurately in verbal and/or nonverbal modes __X____ Delivers clear directions and cues __X____Speaks with interest about topic __X____Reinforces participation ____Not Observed ____Emerging
_X___Proficient _____ Distinctive

PROFESSIONALISM (Standard 10) [Communication, Integrative Interaction] __X____Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher, faculty, and parents __X____Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional demeanor __X____Arrives on time and remains as expected __X____Attends as regularly scheduled __X____Welcomes constructive feedback ____Not Observed
Overall Performance:

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X___ Distinctive

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X___ Distinctive

COMMENTS:

Stephanie has done a great job during this placement. She clearly has a love of children, which shows through in all of her interactions. Stephanie made a point of connecting with the students each time she was in the classroom. She developed a good rapport with the children within the short time she was in our class. The children enjoyed working and playing with her, and often asked when she would be returning. (One child was even hoping to see her on a trip to Indiana!) Stephanie easily jumped in to help no matter the activity. She was able to determine what help the students needed and helped to facilitate their learning. Stephanie lead a shared writing lesson that gave the students a nice introduction to making lists. She was aware of the students learning needs and was able to adapt her lesson based on the reactions, responses, and participation of the students. She was able to reflect on the lesson and recognized areas where changes could be made and where the students may have needed a little more support. Stephanie shows an understanding of classroom management, and child development, and individual learning needs of students.