Student Teacher

Ashley Thorson
Campus
Big Rapids
Program
Elementary
School District and Building
McNaughton Elementary
Subject, Grade Level, Topic
Kindergarten
Evaluator
University Instructor
Evaluation Period
Final
Total number of hours completed in
80
classroom
Domain I: PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Demonstrates knowledge content &
pedagogy: Understands subject & presents 3 - Proficient
at appropriate level
Sets instructional outcomes: Lesson
objectives align to MI Curriculum
3 - Proficient
Standards/Common Core
Demonstrates knowledge of resource:
Teaching strategy(s) align with objectives 3 - Proficient
and assessment
Designs coherent instruction:
3 - Proficient
Demonstrates preparation/organization
Provides anticipatory set/Activates prior
3 - Proficient
knowledge
Presents closure
3 - Proficient
Designs student assessment: Utilizes
multiple assessments to support higher
3 - Proficient
levels of learning.
Provide examples of above:
Domain II: CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Creates an environment of respect &
rapport: Identifies relationships among
3 - Proficient
and with students are positive and
supportive
Calls students by name
3 - Proficient
Maintains appropriate eye contact
3 - Proficient
Establishes a culture for learning:
Identifies an atmosphere that reflects the
3 - Proficient
educational importance of the work
undertaken.
Establishes and facilitates enthusiasm
3 - Proficient
Manages classroom procedures: Maintains
2 - Basic
and monitors routines and procedures.
Makes efficient use of time
3 - Proficient
Manages student behavior: Communicates
3 - Proficient
clear expectations for student conduct.
Is actively aware of all students in
3 - Proficient
class/scans room
Maintains on-task behavior
3 - Proficient
Uses verbal/non-verbal management
3 - Proficient
techniques

Organizes physical space: Identifies

classroom layout conducive to learning
(i.e. working in groups, managing
transitions, etc.)

3 - Proficient

Provide examples of above:

Ashley did an EXCEPTIONAL job. She used the in-class procedures

to get students attention "high 5". She knew her students names. She
gave good directions for moving around in the room and gave gentle
reminders about doing it quietly. One area where she can improve is to
give students reminders about expectations before starting an activity.
This is very important for kindergarten level.

Domain III: INSTRUCTION

Communicates with students:
Communication is clear and
developmentally appropriate
Provides specific /frequent academic
feedback
Uses correct grammar/appropriate
vocabulary
Uses questioning & discussion techniques:
Promotes higher order thinking skills
related to real world understandings
Listens, accepts and responds
appropriately to student ideas during
discussions
Identifies what-ifs and uses questioning
for deeper learning
Engages students in learning: Creates a
focus/activates prior knowledge/stimulates
participation
States objective(s) clearly
Presents lesson in a logical order
Provides clear directions for
assignments/guided practice
Uses assessment in instruction: Identifies
differentiated assessment techniques
Checks for understanding at various levels
of learning
Demonstrates flexibility & responsiveness:
Paces lesson appropriately
Utilizes instructional time
Identifies technology to enhance learning

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Did a nice job assessing prior knowledge. I was impressed that she had
kindergarten students participating in a think-pair-share and it went
Provide examples of above:
well. She brought in music to engage students. Students were engaged
in an independent activity for a long time for kindergarten students.
Domain IV: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reflects on teaching: Demonstrates
3 - Proficient
professional reflections
Seeks, offers, accepts and responds to
3 - Proficient
constructive feedback
Evaluates teaching: what worked and/or 3 - Proficient

what didnt work

Maintains accurate records: Identifies
technology for record keeping and
classroom management
Identifies professional technology and
social media appropriately (i.e. inputs,
attendance & grades, utilizes Weeblys,
etc.)
Communicates with families: Identifies
opportunities for parental involvement
Is growing & developing professionally:
Identifies opportunities for professional
development
Demonstrates professional commitment
(i.e. legal and ethical)
Shows professionalism: Models desired
behavior (i.e. punctual, confidential,
ethical, etc.)
Demonstrates professional dress and
grooming
Initiates professional rapport with
students/staff/community
Provide examples of above:
Additional Comments/Suggestions

3 - Proficient

N/O - Not Observed

N/O - Not Observed
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