PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

Section No.
For office use only IS2 Student Name: Nero, Laura Evaluation Date: 26 February 2014

Upper Grand District School Board Centennial C V I Guelph Ms. Evelyn Brown SCIENCE
Board School/Location Associate Teacher Grade/Subject
OVERALL RATING: Level of Development Weeks 1 2 3
EXEMPLARY Provide a rating (X) for each week
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, EXEMPLARY
including respecting confidential information about students.
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 PROFICIENT
understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
X
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 ADEQUATE
of reflection. Displays basic understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
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 DOES NOT MEET
there may be some understanding of the need for professional growth and professional responsibility, there is minimal evidence in practice, including EXPECTATIONS
respecting confidential information about students.
Overall Comments:
Laura, you are doing an excellent job in this teaching placement. Your positive rapport with students and your calm, confident manner are strengths. You are reflective about your teaching and know that
there is always more to learn. I am confident that you will continue to grow and learn professionally. Congratulations on a job well done !

1. Commitment to Students and Student Learning

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Your interaction with students was positive, enthusiastic, and showed that you have developed a very
Shows care and commitment to students and to teaching,
X good rapport with them using smiles, encouragement and a personable demeanour. Your positive
relationship with them was especially evident when dealing with the "technicality" of one team's
Treats pupils equitably and with respect
X disagreement with the other team's answer during the Jeopardy game. Your friendly yet on-task
Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking interactions with students modelled appropriate classroom behaviour. Therefore, your students were
X attentive and eager to respond. Well done!
Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)
X

2. Leadership & Community

E P A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Your organizational skills, lesson planning & hard work are valuable assets. Your practice teaching
Collaborates with others to create a learning community
X binder is very well organized & you have accepted the responsibilies associated with the profession.
You have observed other teachers' classes during both placements.
Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings,
punctuality, initiative...) X

Wes Coffey
# Days Absent: # Days Late: ASSOCIATE FACULTY
TEACHER SIGNATURE
Student Name: Nero, Laura
3. Ongoing Professional Learning
E P
Demonstrates commitment to professional growth
Engages in reflection
4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning
E P
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)
4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing
E P
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
5. Management and Communication Practices
E P
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
A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
Discussions with your associate teacher indicate that you are eager to learn, are a self-starter, are
X reflective about your teaching & are able to make revisions that improve your lessons. You are also
volunteering outside of the classroom by helping to coach the badminton team.
X
A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
You have a good command of the relevant knowledge and skills required for the lesson I observed.
X Your students respect your expertise and are willing to participate, seek your help, and ask questions.
Your selection of review questions were very good and the molecular model that you built was
X sufficiently challenging, even for your brightest students. The preparation, planning, & pace of your
lesson were excellent, with sufficient variety and students enthusiastically engaged throughout.
X
X
X
X
X
A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
You were fully in control and all students were engaged in meaningful and action-oriented activities.
X The questions you designed for the Jeopardy game were an excellent review and engaged your
students appropriately. You showed skill in drawing out student responses, engaged your students in
X active learning, provided appropriate encouragement & promoted a positive learning environment. A
solid and well-defined closure/summary of today's learning goals and a friendly farewell would have
X added to your lesson. Your change in the lesson plan to include team challenge instead of whole-class
group work was effective, added to the level of student participation and indicated that you are flexible
X and aware of student needs.
X
X
A D N/A Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):
You were well-spoken, calm, and confident. Your questioning techniques were good and you
X reinforced positive behaviour by encouraging your students with appropriate praise. When addressing
the whole class, be patient. Wait. Give instructions methodically. Make sure that all students are quiet
X & attentive before continuing. The challenging level of questions and game format that you created
reduced the incidents of off-task behaviour and promoted full participation. You enjoyed teaching this
X lesson, and it was obvious that your students enjoyed it as well.
X
X