Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Clinical Experience Evaluation Form

In-Progress Evaluation

_X_ Lesson Observation ____ General Assessment _X_ In-Progress Evaluation

Teacher Candidate: Kelly Wall Cooperating Teacher & School: Mrs. Bertsch & Mrs. Fidler/ John S. Clarke Elem

Subject: Science Time: 9:10am Date: 2/16/18 KU Supervisor: Varano

Evaluator’s Signature: Mrs. Bertsch Check one: Supervisor Cooperating Teacher X

Ratings–3 Exemplary (Consistently & Thoroughly) 2 Superior (Usually & Extensively) 1 Satisfactory (Sometimes & Adequately)
0 Unsatisfactory (Rarely or never/Inappropriately or superficially)

Category I:-Planning and Preparation Rating Evidence

 Used for evidence collected before and after the lesson
A. Knowledge of content 3
B. Knowledge of pedagogy 3
C. Knowledge of Pennsylvania’s K -12 Academic Standards 3
D. Knowledge of students and how to use this knowledge to impact instruction 3
E. Use of resources, materials or the technology available through the school or 3 Miss Wall used videos that the
district children loved.
F. Instructional goals that show a recognizable sequence with adaptations for 3 Miss Wall continually adapts
individual student needs her lessons for the IEP
students.
G. Assessments of student learning aligned to the instructional goals and adapted 3
for individual student needs
H. Use of educational psychological principles/theories in the construction of 3
lesson plans and setting instructional goals
Comments:
Miss Wall planned many interesting & exciting activities to enhance the students’ understanding of the concept she
was teaching. They were amazed by the videos she presented & interacted well with their peers during the group
activities that she used.

Category II:–Classroom Environment Rating Evidence

 Used for evidence collected during the lesson
A. Expectations for student achievement with value placed on the quality of 3
student work
B. Attention to equitable learning opportunities for students 3 Adjusts lessons for IEP students
C. Appropriate interactions between teacher and students and among students 3 Provides opportunities for
students to interact
D. Effective classroom routines and procedures resulting in little or no loss of 2
instructional time
E. Clear standards of conduct and effective management of student behavior 3
F. Appropriate attention given to safety in the classroom to the extent it is under 3 Aware of all students’ behavior
the control of the teacher candidate during lessons
G. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students 3
Comments:
Miss Wall gave all students opportunities to express their ideas. She also made sure that she met the learning needs of
all students ( i.e. IEP students). Miss Wall has great rapport with the students & great classroom management skills. She
easily adapts to situations that arise throughout the day.
Category III:–Instructional Delivery Rating Evidence
 Used for evidence collected during the lesson
A. Use of knowledge of content and pedagogical theory through his/her instructional 3
delivery
B. Instructional goals reflecting Pennsylvania K-12 standards 3
C. Communication of procedures and clear explanations of content 3 Reviews information often
D. Use of instructional goals that show a recognizable sequence, clear student 3
expectation and adaptations for individual student needs
E. Use of questioning and discussion strategies that encourage many students to 3 She used activities that all
participate students could be involved
in.
F. Engagement of students in learning and adequate pacing of instruction 3
G. Feedback to students on their learning 3
H. Use of informal and formal assessments to meet learning goals and to monitor 3
student learning
I. Flexibility and responsiveness in meeting the learning needs of students 3
J. Integration of disciplines within the educational curriculum 3
Comments:
Miss Wall used “exit slips” throughout the unit to determine students’ understanding. She took the information from
those slips, along with classroom observations to adjust her lessons.

Category IV:–Professionalism Rating Evidence

 Used for evidence collected before and after the lesson
A.Knowledge of school and district procedures and regulations related to attendance, 3
punctuality and the like
B. Knowledge of school or district requirements for maintaining accurate records and 3
communicating with families
C. Knowledge of school and/or distict events 3
D. Knowledge of district or college’s professional growth and developmental 3
opportunities
E. Integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania Code 3
of Professional and Conduct for Educators, and local, state, and federal laws and
regulations
F. Effective communication, both oral and written with students, colleagues, 3
paraprofessionals related service personnel and administrators
G. Ability to cultivate professional relationships with school colleagues 3
H. Knowledge of Commonwealth requirements for continuing professional 3
development and licensure
Comments:

General Comments:
Miss Wall continues to impress us with her teaching skills and classroom management.

This Clinical Experience evaluation serves as a tangible basis for discussion among the cooperating teacher, the KU supervisor and teacher candidate.