PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

Section No.
For office use only IS2 Student Name: Nero, Laura Evaluation Date: November 11-29, 2013

Upper Grand District School Board John F. Ross S S Ms. Alice Shipton 10 SCI &11 CHEM
Board School/Location Associate Teacher Grade/Subject
OVERALL RATING: Level of Development Weeks 1 2 3
EXEMPLARY Provide a rating (X) for each week
Displays exceptional teaching skills in applying the most appropriate content and methodology to meet learners' needs. Actively seeks feedback. Uses a
reflective approach to independently modify teaching practice. Consistently explores and extends understanding of professional growth and responsibility, EXEMPLARY
including respecting confidential information about students.
PROFICIENT
Displays sound teaching skills in applying appropriate content and methodology to meet learners needs. Requires minimal assistance in responding to
suggestions for improvement. Demonstrates ability to apply reflective thought successfully in a variety of teaching situations. Displays solid PROFICIENT
understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
X X
ADEQUATE
Displays adequate understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology selected are generally appropriate and/or adequate to meet learners'
needs. Requires some assistance in responding to suggestions for improvement. Limited modifications in teaching practice are implemented as a result ADEQUATE
of reflection. Displays basic understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
X
DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS
Displays unsatisfactory understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology are generally inappropriate and/or inadequate to meet the learners
needs. There may be some response to suggestions for improvement but has difficulty in reflecting on practice and implementing modifications. Although DOES NOT MEET
there may be some understanding of the need for professional growth and professional responsibility, there is minimal evidence in practice, including EXPECTATIONS
respecting confidential information about students.
Overall Comments:
Laura is very knowledgeable within her subject (science). She accepts and appreciates constructive criticism and works to improve herself as a teacher. She has made positive connections with students
and has recognized the need to build rapport to improve classroom conduct. Going forward, Laura needs to assert herself within the school community. She needs to strive to integrate a greater variety of
learning strategies to engage students and assess learning.

1. Commitment to Students and Student Learning

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Laura prepares detailed lessons which demonstrate a solid knowledge of the course material. She
Shows care and commitment to students and to teaching,
X modifies lessons as necessary to meet student needs by providing review and further explanation of
some concepts. Laura is working towards integrating more critical thinking opportunities into her
Treats pupils equitably and with respect
X lessons in group and individual activities within class.
Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking
X
Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)
X

2. Leadership & Community

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Laura approaches her classes in a professional and organized way. She should actively draw on
Collaborates with others to create a learning community
X experience of other teachers within the school and department beyond her associates. In her next
placement, Laura should strive to become more involved with the greater student body beyond in the
Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings,
punctuality, initiative...) X classroom.

Ms. Alice Shipton

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3. Ongoing Professional Learning

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Laura actively seeks feedback and responds to constructive criticism extremely well. She is able to
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth
X assess her own performance and identify strengths and weaknesses.
Engages in reflection
X

4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning

E P
Identifies lesson expectations (curriculum and learning skills) and refineswhere
necessary
Outlines and understands curriculum content and its underlying concepts, facts
and skills
Matches assessment with expectations
Describes pre-assessment of learners including prior knowledge, modifications,
accommodations and alternative expectations
Plans for the learning environment and resources
X
Plans and develops teaching/learning strategies
Plans a consolidation and application task(s)
A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Laura adapts extremely well to varying classrooms and resources. She understands the curriculum
X concepts and presents them in a tangible way. Laura needs to continue to build her repertoire of
teaching strategies to promote inquiry and overall student understanding. She needs to assess
X learners prior knowledge and adapt lessons to students' abilities and understanding. Laura responds to
individual questions during her lessons with well, but needs to evaluate when to address the whole
X class to address similar confusions. Laura is working towards integrating clear learning goals and
consolidation exercises to each of her lessons.
X
X
X

4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Laura has shown that she can be very flexible with the pacing of her lessons. She needs to try to
Engages the students through an introductory activity
X incorporate a consolidation for each lesson even when not all planned material was covered. Laura
uses a variety of technology to aid her lessons with ease and confidence. Laura needs to experiment
Uses instructional strategies which facilitate learning
X with using different techniques to engage learners at the beginning of her lessons. She frequently and
Uses technologies and resources effectively assesses student learning through written tasks and some informal formative assessments.
X Laura needs to use results from these assessments to guide her lesson planning.
Consolidates and provides an application that solidifies the learning
X
Uses assessment strategies/recording devices
X
Aware of pacing and timing and the need to be flexible
X

5. Management and Communication Practices

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Classroom management has been a struggle for Laura, however, she has shown great improvement
Models communication practices (voice, spoken/written language,...)
X over the course of this placement. She is attempting to use different strategies to engage students and
maintain focus. In her next placement, Laura should try to implement these strategies right away to
Uses questioning techniques (Bloom's, probes, prompts, wait time,...)
X establish routine and expectations in her classroom. Laura provided excellent positive reinforcement
Promotes a positive and collaborative learning environment for those students on task.
X
Uses management strategies (rules/routines, awareness of off-task
behaviours, proximity, proactive strategies,...) X
Reinforces positive behaviour
X