GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

STANDARD 1, PART I

Student Teaching Evaluation of Performance (STEP) is the process for preparing and implementing a unit of instruction.

By understanding the community and school environment and the makeup of the classroom, you will be able to strategically meet the overall needs of your
students. In the first two weeks of student teaching, you should focus on learning about the students you will be working with. You are expected to teach the
unit you are preparing by the end of week 8.

Review the geographic, district, and school demographics of your student teaching classroom. Utilize the district or school website, your cooperating
teacher/mentor, or school administrator for this information. You may also use your state Department of Education website for statistical data on community
and school demographics.

Complete STEP Standard, 1 Part I that includes:

A. Geographic Location
B. District Demographics
C. School Demographics

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Please note, that in order to submit this assignment, you must:

1. Complete each section of the STEP Standard 1, Part II as directed in the course syllabus.
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STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

TEACHER CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Teacher Candidate Teacher Candidate Student ID:
First Name:
Cynthia
Last Name:
Ramirez 20071030
Email Address: Phone: (806)240-1096 State:
cynthia85tx@gmail.com TX- Texas
Program of Study:
B.S. in Elementary Education

STANDARD 1, PART I: COMMUNITY, DISTRICT, SCHOOL, & CLASSROOM FACTORS

A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Cooperating School State: If “Other” School State Cooperating School
TX- Texas Selected, Specify: City: Dimmitt

Population of City: School Classification: If “Other” Classification

4,199 Public Selected, Specify:
Facility Setting: Stability of Community: Perception of the Level
Rural State of Growth of Community Support: Medium

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
When planning my unit I need to make sure that I am taking in all considerations such as language and backgrounds. I understand that I will have the support of some parents
when it comes to the their students while others may not feel the same way. Being that my cooperating school is a public school teachers and staff will be willing to help me out
and give me pointers when planning, and assessing so that I am able to meet everybody's expectations.

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 B. DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
District Name: Dimmitt Independent School District District Grades Served:
PK-12

Number of Schools in Number of Students Percentage of Students in

District: 4 Enrolled in District: 1,242 the District Receiving Free 100%
or Reduced-Price Lunch:
 Describe the district demographic data, including statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, for your cooperating school
district.
The demographics for my district are a majority of hispanics (1,081), White (133), African American (17), American Indian (2) and Asian (7).

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
Being that our district has a majority of hispanic students I need to make sure that I am planning accordingly, that I am able to provide visuals for those students that might be in
bilingual classes or don't have resources at home such as computers. I need to make sure that my lesson delivery is clear so that all students are able to understand and won't
have questions in the future.

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 C. SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
Cooperating School Richardson Elementary School Cooperating School Title One (I):
K-5 Yes
Name: Grades Served:
Number of Students Percentage of Students in Academic Achievement Met
Enrolled in School: 504 the School Receiving Free 100% Ranking/Label of the
or Reduced-Price Lunch: School:
 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on the planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
When planning my lesson I will consider my students strengths and weaknesses and I will deliver a lesson that is meaningful and comply with the TEKS required. When assessing
student differentiation will be available if necessary so that all students are able to succeed.

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

I, the above named, GCU student attest this submission is accurate, true, and in compliance with GCU policy guidelines, to the best of my ability to do so.
NOTE: The data entered into this document may be audited for accuracy. Students who engage in fabricating, falsifying, forging, altering, or inventing information
regarding clinical practice/ student teaching may be subject to sanctions for violating GCU academic integrity policies, which may include expulsion from GCU.

Teacher Candidate Date:

E-Signature: Cynthia Ramirez
Cynthia Ramirez (Aug 26, 2018)
Aug 26, 2018

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