Capistrano Unified School District

FORMAL EVALUATION
Certificated Teacher Evaluation

Teacher: Mike Wigglesworth School: Dana Hills High School Year: 2012-2013

Evaluator: Matthew Reid Grade: 12th Subject: AP Government

Temporary Probationary X Permanent

Date of initial conference: 2/25/2013

Date of formal observations: 2/26/2013
Date of final conference:

DIRECTION: Complete for all standards and key elements as listed and attach
Individual Performance Goals.

Lesson Narrative: The class started with a student presenting a current topic for discussion on the
issues in Syria. Students and Mr. Wigglesworth asked questions and the presenting student gave
very thorough responses. The lesson for today started with Mr. Wigglesworth having students
work in groups of 3 on a chart that had them list the Constitutional, Structural, and Procedural
differences between the House and Senate. Students are asked to get into groups of 3. They are
allowed to move within the room in order to form their groups. Students are actively engaged in
this process. Mr. Wigglesworth circulates the room during this time answering questions and
ensuring that everyone is on task. Student questions are often answered with questions by Mr.
Wigglesworth to encourage deeper thought. Mr. Wigglesworth addressed one group that was not
staying focused on the task at hand. All other groups needed no redirection. After about 5-7
minutes, representatives from each group went to the board to write their responses on the chart.
Mr. Wigglesworth then guides the students on a discussion of the chart. This allows him to fill in
the gaps that exist in the chart. Mr. Wigglesworth should consider a system of giving credit for
participation to encourage more response from students. This might encourage a broader range
of student responses.
Standard 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Evidence and Comments
Learning
Mr. Wigglesworth used the group work to enable
Connecting prior knowledge, life experience, and interests students to work through the chart written on the
board. Students work comfortably within their
Using a variety of instructional strategies groups to discuss the topics and come to
Facilitating learning experiences -autonomy, learning, conclusions.
choice
Engaging students in problem solving, critical thinking, &
skills
Promoting self-directed, reflective learning for all students
Standard 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Evidence and Comments
Environments for Student Learning

Organizing the physical environment The class is set-up in a manner that is conducive to
Mr. Wigglesworth's style of instruction.
Planning and implementing procedures and routines
Establishing a climate of fairness and respect Student's answer questions by raising their hands
and waiting until called upon.
Promoting social development and responsibility
Establishing and maintaining standards for student Clear policies and procedures in place to ensure
behavior starting class on time.
Planning and implementing classroom procedures and
routines that support student learning
Using instructional time effectively
Standard 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Evidence and Comments
Matter for Student Learning

Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter content Mr. Wigglesworth has organized the material in
a clear manner that students understand.
Organizing curriculum to support student
understanding Mr. Wigglesworth has a strong command of the
topic and is able to move through the lecture and
Integrating ideas and information
pose and answer questions with the class with
Developing student understanding-instructional ease.
strategies
Using materials, resources, and technologies

Standard 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Evidence and Comments

Experiences for All Students
Mr. Wigglesworth does a good job of sequencing the
Drawing on students’ backgrounds, interests & lesson to get the most out of the students.
developmental learning needs

Establishing goals for student learning

Developing and sequencing instructional activities

Designing long and short term plans

Modifying instructional plans to adjust for student needs

Standard 5: Assessing Student Learning Evidence and Comments


Establishing learning goals for all students
Using multiple sources of information to assess
Mr. Wigglesworth checks for understanding
Involving & guiding students assessing their own learning throughout the lesson.
Using the results of assessments to guide instruction
Communicating with students and families about student
progress
Standard 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Reflecting on teaching and learning
Establishing professional goals and pursuing
opportunities to grow professionally
Working with communities to improve professional
practice
Working with families to improve professional practice
Working with colleagues to improve professional practice
Other – Check and initial as appropriate.
Mr. Wigglesworth effectively communicates with
students and parents using phone calls, email and the
schoolloop grading system.
Students are assessed throughout the lecture on their
participation and also graded on their responses to the
writing prompt.
Evidence and Comments
Mr. Wigglesworth has attended an AP
government summer institute. He has maintained
contact with other teachers that attended the
classes and regularly collaborate and exchange
ideas.
He is also a member of AP Central ListServ,
which allows him to communicate regularly and
collaborate with AP teachers across the country.
He use this service to develop teaching strategies
and to stay informed of any changes to the AP
exam and/or curriculum.
Mr. Wigglesworth regularly collaborates with
colleagues to develop teaching strategies,
common assessments, and to analyze the results
of assessments. Department meetings / late starts
are the primary means of this exchange.
He spends a significant amount of his preparation
time researching current political developments
and designing new ways to teach the curriculum
through the lens of current events. He subscribe
to multiple news and political commentary
publications.
 The overall evaluation is unsatisfactory, and a copy of the Professional Improvement Plan is
attached.
Evaluator’s initials ________ Teacher’s initials ________

Addendum has been attached with additional comments by either or both parties.

Reemployment (1st and 2nd year Probationary Employees only)

A. Probationary Teachers only:
Re-employment recommended Re-employment not recommended: Evaluator’s initials _____

B. Temporary Teachers only:

Consider for reemployment Evaluator’s initials ________

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Teacher Signature Date

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Evaluator Signature Date

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Principal Signature Date
Attach a copy of Individual Performance Goals