Department of Education
University of South Carolina Beaufort
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PRACTICUM MIDTERM/FINAL EVALUATION REPORT
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Teacher Candidate:
Cooperating Teacher:
University Supervisor:
Number of formative observations this evaluation is based on:
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 Midterm
Evaluation
_____ University Supervisor
_____ University Supervisor
 Final
Date:
School:
 Practicum I
 Practicum II
_____Cooperating Teacher
Evaluation
Directions: Please refer to the Practicum Evaluation Scoring Rubric when completing this form. This rubric provides detailed descriptions for teacher
candidates at each of the following levels:
A= Exceeds Expectations (2 points each); M = Meets Expectations (1 points each); D = Does Not Meet Expectations (0 points each); NO= No Opportunity
(NO will not hinder total points)
PLANNING – Domain 1
E
1.
CHECK ONE
Develops learning objectives which are appropriate for the subject and grade level
and are connected appropriately to the standards. (ACEI Standard 1.0 Development,
2.
Learning, and Motivation, ADEPT APS 2.A, APS 6.B; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-3)
Plans appropriate and logically sequenced lessons. (ACEI Standard 1.0 Development,
Learning, and Motivation, ADEPT APS 2.; USCB CF F/I-2)
3.
M
D
NO
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and
EVIDENCE (required only if E, M, or D is checked)
Plans developmentally appropriate and differentiated instruction to address
diverse learning needs. (ACEI Standard 1.0 Development, Learning, and Motivation,
ADEPT APS 2.A; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-5)
4.
Plans appropriate assessment strategies and instruments. (ACEI Standard 1.0
5.
Development, Learning, and Motivation, ADEPT APS 3.A; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-5)
Plans indicate a respect for cultural and linguistic diversity. (ACEI Standard 1.0
Development, Learning, and Motivation; ADEPT APS 2.A; USCB CF N-3, F/I-2)
Overall rating for planning (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (7-10 pts); Meets Expectations (5-6 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-4 pts)
Describe one strength in the area of planning:
List at least one goal in the area of planning to be addressed:
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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INSTRUCTION – Domain 2
6.
E
CHECK ONE
Implements effective instruction for students using knowledge of content and
appropriate standards. (ACEI Standard 3.1 Integrating and applying knowledge for
instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3 Development of critical thinking and
problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning, 3.5 Communication to foster
collaboration; ADEPT APS 5.A; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-3)
7.
Communicates, and maintains high expectations for student achievement and
participation. Students are given opportunities and support to assume
responsibility for their own learning. (ACEI Standard 3.1 Integrating and applying
knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3 Development of critical
thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning, 3.5 Communication to
foster collaboration, ADEPT APS 4.A., APS 4.B; USCB CF C-1, N-1)
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Provides learning experiences that allow students to form connections between the
specific subject area and other disciplines. (ACEI Standard 3.1 Integrating and
applying knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3 Development of
critical thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning, 3.5
Communication to foster collaboration; ADEPT APS 4.C; USCB CF N-3, C/I-3, R-2)
Uses instructional strategies to actively engage students. (ACEI Standard 3.1
Integrating and applying knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3
Development of critical thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning,
3.5 Communication to foster collaboration, ADEPT APS 5.B; USCB CF N-3, F/I-2)
Provides appropriate instructional feedback to all students. (ACEI Standard 3.1
Integrating and applying knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3
Development of critical thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning,
3.5 Communication to foster collaboration, ADEPT APS 7.C; USCB CF C-1, F/I-2)
Uses informal and formal assessments to guide instruction. (ACEI Standard 3.1
Integrating and applying knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3
Development of critical thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning,
3.5 Communication to foster collaboration, ADEPT APS 7.B; USCB CF R-1 F/I-5)
Uses technology* to enhance student learning. ( ADEPT 9.B; USCB CF F/I-2)
Implements strategies that address the needs of diverse learners**. (ACEI Standard
3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, ADEPT APS 6.B; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-5)
14.
Demonstrates an enthusiastic and positive attitude in the classroom. (ACEI
Standard 3.1 Integrating and applying knowledge for instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse
students, 3.3 Development of critical thinking and problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement
in learning, 3.5 Communication to foster collaboration; ADEPT APS 8.B; USCB CF N-2, C-1)
15.
Uses appropriate voice tone, inflection, and nonverbal communication to manage
instruction effectively. (ACEI Standard 3.1 Integrating and applying knowledge for
instruction, 3.2 Adaptation to diverse students, 3.3 Development of critical thinking and
problem solving, 3.4 Active engagement in learning, 3.5 Communication to foster
collaboration, ADEPT APS 9.A; USCB CF C-1, F/I-4)
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
2
M
D
NO
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and
EVIDENCE (required only if E, N, or Dis checked)
Overall rating for instruction (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (17-20 pts); Meets Expectations (8-16 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-7 pts)
Describe one strength in the area of instruction:
List at least one goal in the area of instruction to be addressed:
CONTENT – Domain 3
E
CHECK ONE
16.
M
D
NO
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and EVIDENCE
(required only if E, M, or D is checked)
Demonstrates a thorough command of the content taught. (ACEI Standard 2.1
Reading, Writing, and Oral Language, 2.2 Science, 2.3 Mathematics, 2.4 Social studies ,
17.
18.
19.
ADEPT APS 6.A; USCB CF F/I-2, F/I-3)
Provides appropriate content. (ACEI Standard 2.1 Reading, Writing, and Oral
Language, 2.2 Science, 2.3 Mathematics, 2.4 Social studies, ADEPT APS 6.B, USCB CF F/I-3)
Structures the content to provide meaningful learning. (ACEI Standard 2.1 Reading,
Writing, and Oral Language, 2.2 Science, 2.3 Mathematics, 2.4 Social studies , ADEPT APS
6.B; USCB CF N-3, F/I-2, F/I-3)
Employs literacy strategies that assist learners in accessing content in their
discipline. (ACEI Standard 2.1 Reading, Writing, and Oral Language, 2.2 Science, 2.3
Mathematics, 2.4 Social studies, ADEPT APS 6.B; USCB CF C-1, F/I-3)
Overall rating for content area (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (7-8 pts); Meets Expectations (4-6 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-3 pts)
Describe one strength in the area of content:
List at least one goal in the area of content to be addressed:
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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ENVIRONMENT – Domain 4
E
M
D
NO
CHECK ONE
20.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and EVIDENCE
(required only if E, M, or D is checked)
Promotes positive, collaborative peer interactions. (ACEI Standard 3.5 Communication
to foster collaboration, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues, and community
agencies; ADEPT APS 8.C; USCB CF N-1, N-2)
21.
Maintains a positive and safe classroom environment conducive for learning.
(ACEI Standard 1.0 Development, Learning, and Motivation ; ADEPT APS 8.A; USCB CF
F/I-4)
22.
Demonstrates confidence and poise when managing the classroom environment.
23.
(ACEI Standard 1.0 Development, Learning, and Motivation ; ADEPT APS 8; USCB CF F/I-4)
Maintains effective rules, procedures, and routines. (ACEI Standard 1.0
Development, Learning, and Motivation; ADEPT APS 9.A,;USCB CF F/I-4)
24.
Provides for smooth transitions between activities and implements introductions
and closures in lessons. (ACEI Standard 1.0 Development, Learning, and Motivation;
ADEPT APS 9.C; USCB CF F/I-2)
Overall rating for environment (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (7-10 pts); Meets Expectations (5-6 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-4 pts)
Describe one strength in the area of environment:
List at least one goal in the area of environment to be addressed:
PROFESSIONALISM
25.
– Domain 5
E
CHECK ONE
Demonstrates a positive rapport with students, parents, colleagues, administrators,
and supervisors. (ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional growth, reflection, and evaluation, 5.2
Collaboration with families, colleagues, and community agencies; ADEPT APS 10.A; USCB
CF N-1, N-2)
26.
Demonstrates effective verbal communication that is appropriate for the intended
audiences and uses standard English. (ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional growth,
reflection, and evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues, and community
agencies; ADEPT APS 10.C; USCB CF C-1)
27.
Demonstrates effective external written communication that is appropriate for the
intended audience and uses standard English. (ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional
growth, reflection, and evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues, and
community agencies, ADEPT APS 10; USCB CF C-1)
28.
Adheres to the university and school/district rules, Standards of Conduct for South
Carolina Educators, and FERPA requirements and acts appropriately when faced
with legal issues with children. (ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional growth, reflection, and
evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues, and community agencies; ADEPT
APS 10.D; USCB CF R-4)
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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M
D
NO
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and EVIDENCE
(required only if D, M, or D is checked)
29.
Is receptive to constructive criticism from cooperating teacher, university
supervisor, and administrators and incorporates feedback. (ACEI Standard 5.1
Professional growth, reflection, and evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues,
and community agencies; ADEPT APS 10.E; USCB CF R-1)
30.
Demonstrates professional responsibility (e.g. preparedness, responsibility,
initiative, time management). (ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional growth, reflection, and
evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with families, colleagues, and community agencies; ADEPT
APS 10.D; USCB CF R-2, R-4)
31.
Uses self-reflection to evaluate and improve professional practice.
(ACEI Standard 5.1 Professional growth, reflection, and evaluation, 5.2 Collaboration with
families, colleagues, and community agencies; ADEPT APS 10; USCB CF R-1)
Overall rating for professionalism (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (12-14 pts); Meets Expectations (6-11 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-5 pts)
Describe one strength in the area of professionalism:
List at least one goal in the area of professionalism to be addressed:
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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Additional Elementary Content Knowledge
E
CHECK ONE
32.
M
D
NO
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION and EVIDENCE
(required only if D, M, or D is checked)
Standard 2.1 Reading, Writing, and Oral Language—Candidates demonstrate a high
level of competence in use of English language arts and they know, understand, and use
concepts from reading, language and child development, to teach reading, writing,
speaking, viewing, listening, and thinking skills and to help students successfully apply
their developing skills to many different situations, materials, and ideas; ADEPT APS 6.A,
6.B; USCB CF F/I-3, F/I-2, C-1)
33.
Standard 2.2 Science—Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of
physical, life, and earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement ageappropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and
social applications, and to convey the nature of science; ADEPT APS 6.A, 6.B; USCB CF F/I-3,
F/I-2, C-1)
34.
Standard 2.3 Mathematics—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts
and procedures that define number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and
data analysis and probability. In doing so they consistently engage problem solving,
reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation; ADEPT APS 6.A, 6.B;
USCB CF F/I-3, F/I-2, C-1)
35.
Standard 2.4 Social studies—Candidates know, understand, and use the major concepts
and modes of inquiry from the social studies—the integrated study of history, geography,
the social sciences, and other related areas—to promote elementary students’ abilities to
make informed decisions as citizens of a culturally diverse democratic society and
interdependent world; ADEPT APS 6.A, 6.B; USCB CF F/I-3, F/I-2, C-1)
Overall rating for content area (circle one): Exceeds Expectations (7-8 pts); Meets Expectations (4-6 pts); Does Not Meet Expectations (0-3 pts)
Describe one strength in the content area:
List at least one goal in the content area to be addressed:
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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Overall comments:
Based on my work with
, it is my assessment that he/she is performing at the following level for each performance domain:
Please place a check () in the appropriate box.
Planning:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
Instruction:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
Content Area:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
Environment:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
Professionalism:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
ECED Content Knowledge:
 Exceeds Expectations
 Meets Expectations
 Does Not Meet Expectations
A teacher candidate at the practicum experience level must score Meets Expectations rating or above in each performance cluster to be scored as Satisfactory.
The teacher candidate is:  Unsatisfactory
 Satisfactory
I attended an introductory meeting and understand the procedures and requirements of the evaluation report.
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Teacher candidate
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Cooperating teacher
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University supervisor
I attended the midterm/final evaluation conference and agree with the data presented in the attached report.
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Teacher candidate
PRACTICUM I Fall 2013
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Cooperating teacher
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University supervisor