Assessment and Evaluation

Assessing and ultimately evaluating performance in practice teaching is one of the most important and difficult tasks faced by
Associate/Mentor Teachers and faculty. Teacher candidates often find the process stressful but usually recognize it as one of the most
useful parts of their field experience, provided that it is well formulated and constructive and includes clear guidance for growth.

When assessing or evaluating the performance of teacher candidates:

 Bear in mind that they are prospective teachers and should not be judged on the standards for an experienced teacher.
 Make sure that the eventual assessment report that you prepare for teacher candidates reflects the written and oral feedback you
have giving them.
 Remember that there are several levels of “Satisfactory” performance, and take into consideration the stage the teacher candidate is
at in the program.
 You have an obligation to help the teacher candidates assigned to you to be the best teacher they can be. You also have an
obligation to the teaching profession to assist in ensuring that only deserving teacher candidates are successful. Associate/Mentor
Teachers should not pass undeserving candidates either because of pressure and/or compassion.

The process is most likely to be effective and fair if the Associate/Mentor Teacher and Faculty Advisors:

 follow the established guidelines and use the appropriate forms;

 maintain adequate and accurate documentation;
 strive for a realistic and balanced assessment of the candidate’s performance in the light of her/his present stage of professional
development;
 have communicated with the candidate on her/his strengths and learning opportunities throughout the session being evaluated.

Teacher candidates also have a responsibility to:

 become familiar with the established procedures for the assessment of practice teaching;
 seek clarification about comments and suggestions received throughout the session and during the assessment process;
 receive all reports, particularly the final Summative assessment, in a courteous and professional manner.

Each practicum is subject to assessment by the Associate/Mentor Teacher. The form of such assessment will be of a Formative and
Summative nature, in accordance with the following guidelines.

Assessment & Evaluation

 Login Online: Formative/Summative Report

 Instructions for Online Evaluation Forms 2014-15
 B.Ed Field Experience Handbook 2014-2015