Self-Evaluation Scoring Sheet for Preservice Teachers Exit Portfolio

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Name: Katie Lempka

Date: November 16, 2014

CEC Initial Level Special Educator Preparation Standards

Quality of
artifact

Reflection

Visuals

Composite
Score

Standard #1. (Learner Development and Individual Learning

Differences). The preservice teacher demonstrates how
exceptionalities can interact with development and learning and
use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning
experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

5-I believe that I

explained this
artifact in great
detail and how it
relates to the
standard.

4- I believe that
I could have
taken a picture
of the back of
this sheet for
the reader to
better see all
aspects of the
form instead of
just describing
it.

Standard #2. (Learning Environments). The preservice teacher

demonstrates the ability to create safe, inclusive, culturally
responsive learning environments so that individuals with
exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop
emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self
determination. In addition, preservice teachers will be able to use
motivational and instructional interventions to teach individuals with
exceptionalities how to adapt to different environments and will be
able to intervene safely in crisis situations

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

5- I believe that
I reflected on
this artifact in
great detail and
how it related to
the specific
standard and
why.

4- I think that I
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could have
added a second
picture of the
chart when it
was more
completed to
give the reader
a better idea of
what the chart
will look like
when
completed.

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Standard #3 (Curricular Content Knowledge). The preservice

teacher demonstrates the understanding of the central concepts,
structures of the discipline, and tools of inquiry of content areas
they teach. The student can organize this knowledge, integrate
cross-disciplinary skills, and develop meaningful learning
progressions for individuals with exceptionalities. In addition, they
will demonstrate the ability to modify general and specialized
curricula to make them accessible to individuals with
exceptionalities.

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I
have mastery of
the standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

5- I believe that
I reflected on
this object in
great detail and
explained why it
related to the
standard.

4- I should have
added more the
supplementary
math posters so
that the reader
could see just
how many my
teacher uses. I
could have also
added a picture
of the room.

CEC Initial Level Special Educator Preparation Standards

Quality of
artifact

Reflection

Visuals

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

5- I reflected on
this standard
and why it
related to the
artifact in great
detail.

Standard #4 (Assessment). The preservice teacher will use

multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making
educational decisions. They will know how to select technically
sound formal and informal assessments that minimize bias and
use their knowledge of principles and practices to interpret
assessment results and guide educational decisions about
students with disabilities.

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Composite
Score

4- I could have
14
added a picture
of a complete
exit ticket so
that the reader
could see how
much the
students
struggle with
certain aspects
of the exit ticket.

Standard #5. (Instructional Planning and Strategies). The

preservice teacher will demonstrate the ability to select, adapt,
and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to
advance the learning of student with exceptionalities. They will
show their ability to integrate technologies, including augmentative
and assistive communication systems to support instruction
assessment, planning, and delivery of instruction.

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

4- I think that I
could have
more throughly
reflected on
this artifact and
related it better
to the standard.

4- I should have 13
taken a picture
of the actual
lesson plan that
Lexia gave me
not just the form
that said what
the lesson plan
is about.

Standard #6 (Professional and Ethical Practices) The preservice

teacher demonstrates the ability to continually revaluates on the
effects of his/her choices and actions on others (students, patents,
and other professionals in the learning community) and
recognizes that professional growth and change is the result of
systematic reflection and critical inquiry into practice. In addition,
the preservice teacher actively seeks out opportunities to grow
professionally through life long learning activities. They will finally
understand that diversity is a part of families, cultures and school
and that complex human issues can interact with the delivery of
special education services.

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

5- I think that I
explained this
artifact
completely and
how it related
to the standard.
I think it is a
great example
of how the
teachers are
actively
seeking to grow
professionally.

5- I think this
15
visual is great
because it gives
the steps about
how the
teachers should
go about video
taping their
teaching. The
sheet is purple,
but does not
look like it.

Standard #7 (Collaboration) The preservice teacher actively and

effectively creates and understands collaborative relationships
with school colleagues, families, and agencies in the larger
community in culturally responsive ways to address the students
learning and well-being, across a range of learning experiences.

General Traits

Language

Score

Organization
5

5- I believe my
artifact is a clear
representation of
the standard. I
believe that I have
mastery of the
standard. I
believe that I
demonstrate this
through my
explanation.

Comments

5- My reflection
on this object is
great because
it shows all
aspects of the
sheet and
really
reinforces how
this sheet uses
collaborative
relationships
among all
teachers
including me.

Additional Required
Content:
(included/feedback)

5- I believe that 15
my visual on this
object is
complete and
gives a good
representation/vi
sual of what it is.
This really
shows every
aspect of the
sheet and what
it entails.

Comments

I used appropriate language

throughout the assignment and
made sure everything made
sense.

Resume

I made sure to make all the

suggested corrections to my
resume and reformat it so that it
looks professional.

I made sure to keep my

portfolio organized and go in
sequential order so that it is
easy for the viewer to find
things.

Philosophy

I made sure to make all the

necessary corrections to my
philosophy and made sure that it
made sense to the reader.

Other:

Self-Evaluation

I answered all of the questions

on the self-evaluation honestly
and did not give myself all of the
points if I did not believe that I
deserved them.

Overall Portfolio Score: 124

Students who receive a score below 2 on any standard/competency may be given an opportunity to revise and resubmit their portfolio.