PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

Concurrent - Year Three, Block Six Student Name:

Britton, Kimberley Willow Landing Elementary

Evaluation Date: April 29-May 10, 2013

Elizabeth Anne Mallory 5/6

Simcoe County District School Board

Board

School/Location

Associate Teacher

Grade/Subject

OVERALL RATING: Level of Development

EXEMPLARY

Weeks

2
X X
EXEMPLARY

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, including respecting confidential information about students.

Provide a rating (X) for each week

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 understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.

PROFICIENT

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 of reflection. Displays basic understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.

ADEQUATE

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 there may be some understanding of the need for professional growth and professional responsibility, there is minimal evidence in practice, including respecting confidential information about students.

DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Overall Comments:
Kim took on all challenges in stride and poise. Any glitches she may have encountered were discussed and ironed out in follow up lessons. For the most part, she was able to take charge of all aspects of her lessons including running an inclusive and positive classroom using respectful and effective management strategies.

1. Commitment to Pupils and Pupil Learning Shows care and commitment to pupils and to teaching Treats pupils equitably and with respect Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)

P X X

N/A

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kimberley progressively improved her interaction with the students the more she relaxed and connected with their mode of learning. She was not sure about modifying for a student with special needs so asked for suggestions and was able to follow through on these.

X X Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kimberley was punctual and came prepared each day with her lesson plans well thought out. She participated in professional discussions and collaboration.

2. Leadership and Community Collaborates with others to create a learning community Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings, punctuality, initiative...)

E X X

N/A

# Days Absent: 0

# Days Late: 0

ASSOCIATE TEACHER

FACULTY

Elizabeth Anne Mallory SIGNATURE

Student Name:

Britton, Kimberley
E X X Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kimberley would send me her lessons plans ahead of time for my perusal and was ready and prepared each day of her placement. The one area Kim could improve on is not depending upon photocopiers to be working at the time she requires their use. Planning ahead a couple of days and having all copying completed, will alleviate future stress around preparedness for her lessons. P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kimberley completed reflective practices and was able to make any necessary adjustments to follow up plans when needed.

3. Ongoing Professional Learning Demonstrates commitment to professional growth Engages in reflection

4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning 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 Plans and develops teaching/learning strategies Plans a consolidation and application task(s)

P X X

N/A

X X X X X Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kim used overheads, computers, chart paper, game formats, to introduce and engage the students. She was diligent in marking, recording and giving positive feedback to the students.

4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing Engages the students through an introductory activity Uses instructional strategies which facilitate learning Uses technologies and resources Consolidates and provides an application that solidifies the learning Uses assessment strategies/recording devices Aware of pacing and timing and the need to be flexible

E X

N/A

X X X X X Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth): Kim used positive and respectful comments and acknowledgements towards all students which allowed her to maintain a positive and productive learning environment. She maintained control of her lessons and the flow of it at all times.

5. Management and Communication Practices Models communication practices (voice, spoken/written language,...) Uses questioning techniques (Bloom's, probes, prompts, wait time,...) Promotes a positive and collaborative learning environment Uses management strategies (rules/routines, awareness of off-task behaviours, proximity, proactive strategies,...) Reinforces positive behaviour

E X

N/A

X X X X