BED Student Practicum

Evaluations
Faculty Evaluation Viewed by:
3535807 Ms. Stephanie B. Mathew
Barbara Heans
2017/05/24 at 23:56:15

Practicum Information:
Faculty Evaluating Additional
Practicum School Grade Subject
Representative Teacher Teachers

Advanced Assiniboine Avenue Ms. Barbara J. Ms. Merina M.

1
Practicum School Heans Ripley

Evaluation Form: Professional Targets adapted from Danielson,Charlotte (2007). Enhancing Professional
Practice: A Framework for Teaching, 2nd edition. Alexandria, Virginia: Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development
PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Demonstrates an interest in working with learners of this particular age

1. Meets expectations
group.

2. Displays an awareness of, and an interest in, curriculum at this level. Meets expectations

3. Displays knowledge of content related pedagogy Meets expectations

4. Links plans to curriculum outcomes Meets expectations

5. Identifies and develops appropriate resources Meets expectations

6. Creates lesson plans Meets expectations

7. Differentiates lessons to accommodate learners Meets expectations

8. Includes varied strategies to assess student learning Meets expectations

Reflects on lesson effectiveness when planning future lessons (e.g. student

9. Meets expectations
learning, pacing, procedures, clarity)

10. Uses assessment tools to inform instructional planning Meets expectations

11. Produces long term plans Meets expectations

Comments:
Stephanie has been working during her practicum in a Grade 1 class, under the guidance of Ms. Merina Ripley. Classroom
composition for this group of students incorporated a number of students with challenging learning and behavioural needs.
Stephanie, therefore, has gained experience in differentiation, both for planning and delivery of academic content and for
managing behaviour. Ms. Ripley noted that Stephanie showed strong flexibility, being able to "go with the flow" and make
quick changes as needed. Stephanie has become familiar with curriculum for this level and was able to plan lessons where
she found her own resources and approaches.

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

12. Establishes appropriate rapport with students Meets expectations

13. Contributes to a safe and healthy environment Meets expectations

Interacts appropriately with all classroom personnel (teachers, peer interns,

14. Meets expectations
teacher assistants, mentors, helpers)

15. Helps to maintain clear routines and expectations Meets expectations

16. Maintains courteous, respectful interactions among students Meets expectations

17. Employs transition strategies Meets expectations

18. Organizes and utilizes instructional materials Meets expectations

19. Monitors and responds appropriately to student behaviour Meets expectations

20. Conveys enthusiasm for subject area(s) Meets expectations

21. Maintains appropriate expectations for student achievement Meets expectations

22. Encourages students to take pride in their work Meets expectations

23. Demonstrates a student centered mentality Meets expectations

Comments:
Through the year, Stephanie has shown a steady growth in confidence in managing the behaviour of students. It is a
pleasure watching her interact with the children, as she demonstrates patience and calmness, as well as the fact that she
enjoys being with them. She developed strong rapport with the students in the class. She was able to engage the students
in learning and to keep their focus and interest through the lessons, while dealing with behavioural challenges at the same
time. It was hard work to teach the lesson and maintain the focus of the students but Stephanie was able to do this well.

INSTRUCTION

Communicates (information, concepts, directions, procedures) clearly and

24. Meets expectations
accurately

25. Draws on students' existing knowledge and experience to promote learning Meets expectations

26. Includes opening activity in lessons Meets expectations

27. Provides closure in lessons Meets expectations

Uses varied questioning strategies (open/closed, wait time, varied levels,

28. Meets expectations
distribution, probing)

29. Attempts to engage all students in learning Meets expectations

30. Paces lessons appropriately Meets expectations

31. Uses a variety of grouping arrangements Meets expectations

32. Employs a variety of teaching strategies Meets expectations

33. Offers a variety of learning experiences Meets expectations

34. Integrates a variety of resources/materials Meets expectations

35. Monitors student learning and provides feedback to students Meets expectations

36. Adjusts lessons in response to students' needs, strengths and interests Meets expectations

Comments:
Stephanie has developed a solid bank of instructional strategies and approaches to learning. She has used technology in
an effective way during her lessons. She uses a variety of ways in which to keep the students engaged, including
movement from whole group, to small groups, to individual work.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

37. Shows initiative Meets expectations

38. Is dependable and punctual Meets expectations

39. Dresses professionally Meets expectations

40. Displays integrity and ethical conduct Meets expectations

41. Uses oral and written language appropriate to a professional context Meets expectations

42. Participates in professional development activities Meets expectations

43. Performs non-instructional duties Meets expectations

44. Attends staff/team meetings Meets expectations

Reflects on teaching (self-evaluates, responds appropriately to feedback,

45. Meets expectations
offers peer feedback, utilizes reflections in future teaching)

46. Establishes and maintains collegial relationships Meets expectations

Maintains accurate notes and records (both instructional and non-

47. Meets expectations
instructional)

48. Contributes to the school Targets to work on

Comments:
Stephanie has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism throughout her practicum. She has certainly contributed to
building the positive environment that exists in this class. As Ms. Ripley noted, Stephanie is able to "see the positives".
Stephanie would plan to contribute more in a future school setting. As she wrote: "Contributing to the school is still a
target to work on, because at this particular school there was no extracurricular (because it is only K-2). Getting involved
and helping out was not easy to do." Stephanie has learned to plan and implement lessons, while conducting herself as a
professional. She has successfully completed her practicum.