Cooperating Teacher

Final Evaluation
Kristin Perry
Comments:

Amber was a fantastic student teacher. She was always on time and always gave her best each day. I appreciate her
dedication and work-ethic.

N/A - No opportun
1 - Novice - Candi
2 - Developing - C
3 - Effective - Can
4 - Advanced - Ca

A. The Learner and Learning

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Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction

Consults a variety of sources (e.g., student records, counselors, resource specialists, parent conferences, test results, and other diagnostic tools) to de

Differentiates instruction appropriately for specific needs of learners

Persists in helping all students achieve success

Brings multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention to learners' personal, family and community experiences and cultural norm

Designs instruction to build on learners' prior knowledge and experiences

Displays consistency in dealing with behavior in the least disruptive manner, utilizing appropriate positive and negative consequences

Demonstrates positive rapport with a diverse student population

Understands and respects a diverse student/parent population and helps all students learn respect for the traditions and cultures of others

10

Uses appropriate nonverbal communication

11

Provides a learning environment which includes high time-on-task and active engagement

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Promotes a classroom environment that is caring and supportive to all students

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Organizes and maintains the physical environment of the classroom in a pleasant and orderly manner conducive to student learning and safety

14

Monitors students' behaviors and activities in the classroom at all times

15

Handles multiple tasks, intrusions and distractions while maintaining the flow of the lesson

16

Teaches and reinforces classroom expectations, rules, routines and procedures fairly

B. Content
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17

Demonstrates content area knowledge

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Keeps abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field

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Effectively uses multiple representations and explanations that capture key ideas in the discipline, guides learners through learning progressions and p

20

Engages students in learning experiences in the discipline(s) that encourage learners to understand, question and analyze ideas from diverse perspec

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Creates opportunities for students to learn and practice content language

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Provides a real world context for lesson content

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Demonstrates pedagogical knowledge relevant to the discipline

C. Instructional Practice
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24

Creates lessons that encourage students to think creatively and critically and to solve problems

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Develops clear lesson plans which include objectives, materials, activities, adaptations/modifications and evaluation techniques based on the curriculum

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Develops clear long-term instruction plans (e.g. units and/or modules) which include objectives, materials, activities, adaptations/modifications and eva

27

Selects materials and activities consistent with the objectives of the lesson and students' diverse abilities resulting in appropriate adaptations and modi

28

Applies the appropriate scope and sequence of objectives for teaching the curriculum (national, state and/or local standards)

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Uses available educational technologies for effective instruction

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Provides opportunities for all students to successfully apply or practice knowledge and skills learned

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Designs assessments that align with learning objectives

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Effectively uses multiple and appropriate types of assessment data to identify each student's learning needs and to develop differentiated learning expe

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Maintains clear and reasonable work standards and due dates

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Makes changes in instruction based on feedback from multiple classroom assessment sources

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Gives constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning

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Balances the use of formative and summative assessment as appropriate to support, verify and document learning

37

Accomplishes smooth and orderly transitions between parts of the lesson

38

Communicates clearly to all students the objective and purpose of each lesson

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Conducts class with poise, confidence and enthusiasm

40

Maximizes instructional learning time by working with students individually as well as in small or whole groups

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Gives clear directions

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Provides focus on important points and checks for understanding

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Uses a variety of effective and appropriate instructional strategies and resources

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Encourages participation from all students through effective questioning strategies (e.g., equal distribution, level variation, adequate wait time, probing

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Presents lessons in a clear, logical and sequential manner

D. Professional Responsibility
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Models and teaches safe, legal and ethical use of information and technology

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Demonstrates maturity and accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner

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Knows and follows school policies and shares in the general responsibilities and duties associated with teaching (e.g., attendance, discipline, hall duty)

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Listens carefully to all students then responds in a professional manner

50

Practices self-evaluation and reflection

51

Maintains confidentiality at all levels

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Implements the recommendations from evaluations of professional performance

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Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills

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Maintains a consistently positive and professional demeanor

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Communicates effectively, appropriately and professionally in all forms and to all audiences