Unversity of Lethbridge Seminar EDUCATION 2500 Ein 2 Student Report rrevete een y Facaity of Education Ed 2500 Instructor Student Teacher: [Nicole Nikonetz Fall Ed 2500 Instructor: | craig Brack Spring Section: > [| Summer Instructions: + For each learning outcome below indicate the student's level of performance: either Not Meeting Expectations, Meeting Expectations, or Exceeding Expectations. Most students fall somewhere within the Meeting Expectations category unless there is clear evidence for Not Meeting Expectations or Exceeding Expectations. For students within the Mesting Expectations category, please indicate level of performance. © Not Mesting Expectations = no or ite evidence of meeting an expectation or criterion © Meeting Expectations = varying levels of consistency and/or quality in satisfactorily meeting an expectation or criterion, © Exceeding Expectations = consistent exemplary performance in meeting an expectation or criterion. 1. Understanding of Teaching as a Profession The ED 2500 student will be able to: ‘+ describe relationships among fundamental aspects of contemporary education. (0.9. school, student, teacher, community, curiculurm) + describe issues and ethical concerns related to the teaching profession. + identify teachers’ professional responsibilities. + recognize the richness and complexity of teachers” working realities. Expectations Not Meeting Expectations Expectations Exceeding Meeting 2) identify current trends in education ») describe ways schools connect to and reflect the local community ©) describe contextual variables that affect teaching and leaming, 4) describe ethical issues unique to the teaching profession, IRIN SIS ) recognize the range and nature of teachers’ professional responsibilities. v recognize the richness and complexity of teachers’ working realities. Hv ‘Comment Nicole has a very good understanding of the responsibilities and realities ofthe teaching profession. She has been willing to lengage in issues related to seminar and practicum experiences with a strong sense of compassion,ee ai nee ‘The ED 2500 student wil be able to: 33 PE 38 + demonstrate skills and attributes required to become an effective teach: ee 38 33 és 85| 2a aa @) participate in and contribute to seminar activities in a positive and collaborative manner. v b) demonstrate enthusiasm and passion as a leamer. 7 (7 ¢) demonstrate confidence, composure, and poise. | Ty 6) demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skils during discussion and reflection, L i mira €) demonstrate flexible thinking when considering issues during discussion and reflection. OM/o 4) demonstrate creative thinking during discussion and reflection. [ v 9) show maturity in judgment. v h) demonstrate commitment to and interest in teaching. a [_ v) i) show leadership and initiative through active involvement of self and with others. [I v) ‘Comments: 'Nicole showed strong intiatve in practicum and seminar experiences. She identified concems anc |support her actions in the classroom. Everything she did was in the best interest of her students, Nicole |concerns for students with actions that were appropriate and professional. She was @ genuine good listener. id approached others to help and was able to balance her 3. Professional Growth and Reflection The ED 2500 student will be able to: * communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing. and word choice). * reflect critically and analytically on own teaching and learning experiences. oe 2 2 + make an informed decision reladve 9 teaching as a carour gs 2 ize + dovelop a sense of own professional ident 23 23 3s * identity teachers' professional responsibilities. 38 ge g2 + understand the richness and complexity of teachers" working realities. 2a 26 og ) identify how past experiences have contributed to consideration of a career in teaching, |[_ L Vv ] b) document professional learning from seminar experiences, mio ©) connect classroom experiences inthe practicum with learning from the seminar io v1 |) erticaly analyze and interpret course content and experiences. CO Ow | ©) solf-assess and accurately evaluate progress throughout the seminar course. v1 |[ |) respond to feedback by listening to, evaluating, and responding to suggestions. 10 Vv 9) engage in thoughtful decision-making i v 'h) communicate in writing efectively (handwriting, speling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, TL uw Comments: to assist the children she teaches. Nicole was constantly looking for ways to expand her knowledge in her practicum or seminars, In her practicum she took on a ‘variety of classroom situations and constantly challenged herself to push the envelope in the classroom. Her willingness to try a variety of experiences defines her developing identity as a teacher. Nicole will ask questions in @ respectful manner in an attempt Education 2500: Seminar Report agit, 2004 Page 2 of 44. Relationships 23 ee ‘The ED 2500 student wil be able to: 83 23 33 ‘+ establish a positive rapport with members of the learning community. ee 8 ge 25 20 ws 2) establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with peers. ] vo ») establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with university personnel v Comments: Nicole is well respected by her teaching community and her classmates. | 5. Teaching Skills and Attributes pe 2 @ ‘The ED 2500 student will be able to: ss s 1s + demonstrate skills and attributes required to become an effective teacher. gs 23 3a + reflec erticaly and analytically on his/her teaching and learning experiences. |= S| 3 8 ae + communicate effectively, verbal, non-verbally, and in writing 25 sinew a) plan etfectwely for instruction. b) organize instruction effectively. v ©) provide clear direction and instruction. 7 4) engage peers in effective leaning using appropriate instructional approaches. wu e) communicate verbally effectively (fone, volume, expressiveness, grammar, rm language). 1) communicate non-verbal eflecvely (gestures, expressions, eye contac, — ongruence between verbal and non-verbal communicetion. 4{C @) wie eflectvely during instruction (handwriting, speling, punctuation, grammar, F syntax, word choice) 'h) monitor and respond appropriately to peers’ questions and behavior during instruction. | [_ | VI ')selfassess the effectiveness of own teaching 7 Comments: Nicole took on an expanded role teaching in her practicum. She asked for challenges and took them head on. She is well organized and a good communicator. Nicole demonstrated an inquiring spirit and wilingness to improve. She continues to work on classroom management as all fst year student teachers. Her abil to reflec, analysis and se correct willbe her strengths. Education 2500; Seminar Report Page 3 of 4 ‘aga 20,20046: Professional Conduct and Ethics Erie "the £D 2500 student wil be able to Be) 2 * demonstrate personal and professional conduct and attributes as defined by the Faculty of Be| oF Education Standards of Professional Conduct. zs 3 . + explain issues and ethical concerns related to the teaching profession, 55| 35 2) actin a mannor that respects he igniy and rights of al persons without prejudice as to ace, eigious 3 Datote color gondr, cowl erientation, physical characorstis, age, ancesty or pace of eign B) actin responsible manner, which includes being punctual, dependable, tuslworthy, consistent, ole and reabie. ; 6) recognize hat attendance in practicum courses and professional semesters sa professional responsibility, 7 | @ etticze (verbally or in wnting) the professional competence or professional reputation of others only in 7 Confidence to proper ofa and any afer the ater pereon hse been normed of the elim ©) respect the confidently of information abou pul, peer, school personnel of faculty received in 5 |__2 Cottdenee orn the course of profesional dts. I ) act in a manner that maintains the honor and dignity of the profession and the University of Lethbridge. v {) does nt make representations on behaf of the Facil of Education, te Unnely of Lenora, > the schoo othe protession, J Comments Ncoie has a stong sense of self. he is tical. honest and wusworhy Nese has demonstrate a srong sense of professionalism 7. General Comments: Nicole is a very enthusiastic student teacher. She not only asks questions to drive improvement but does it in a professional manner. All discussions in seminar or practicum were driven by what is best for students, Nicole constantly challenged herself in her Practicum but always in a considerate manner for students and teachers. The greatest compliment an ED 2500 student can receive in their practicum is when teachers and administrators see them as stronger contributors than the intems in their schools. Nicole ‘accomplished this. I would strongly recommend Nicole for the Faculty of Education. Recommendation: Dat Aol [7] PASS Highly Recommended for Admission _—_Signatures: PASS Recommended for Admission Wl c nt Teacher PASS but Not Recommended for Adi [| FAIL Not Recommended for Admission 425600 Instructor Education 2500: Seminar Report o Page 4 of 4