Cleveland State University Office of Field Services
Teacher Intern:
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Dispositions: Using the following criteria, check the appropriate box to evaluate the candidate’s professional dispositions.
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Regular and Punctual Attendance
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Dependable and Responsible (e.g., initiates timely communication with cooperating teacher and supervisor regarding absences,
scheduling, documentation, etc.)
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Demonstrates positive communication style with students, colleagues, and supervisor
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Appropriate use of technology for non-classroom activities (e.g., not using Facebook, texting, personal emails, etc.)
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Appropriate Role Model (e.g., passion for teaching, positive attitude, no inappropriate content on personal websites such as
Facebook or Twitter, not “friending” students, etc.)
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Appropriate Professional Appearance (e.g., proper attire, personal hygiene, etc.)
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High Ethical Standards (e.g., proper citation of resources, not representing others’ work as your own, adhering to the Student
Academic Code of Conduct, etc.)
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Appropriate Grammar and Vocabulary (including use of slang, inappropriate humor, etc.)
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Responsive to Constructive Feedback
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Respects Privacy of Students and Confidentiality of Information
Unacceptable
Comments: Please provide additional documentation for any disposition that is scored as “Unacceptable” and discuss immediately following the observation.
Rating
Standards for the teaching profession criteria: Please rate each of the areas as U- Unacceptable (1) E-Emerging (2) M- Meets Expectations (3-4)
and check specific areas (+) that were used to determine the rating.
1: Understands student learning, development, diversity
Knowledge of students
Knowledge of student development
Expect all students will achieve
Models respect for diversity
Identifies intervention needed for enrichment, reinforcement, remediation
2: Knowledge of content area
Knowledge content and how to teach it to students
Use of instructional strategies to teach concepts
Knowledge of district and state contents
Ability to use cross-curricular approach
Ability to make content relevant
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Acceptable
3: Varied assessments for instruction and evaluation to ensure student learning
Use of varied diagnostic, formative and summative assessments and how to use data generated
Analyze data to monitor student learning
Plan, differentiate and modify instruction
Communicate progress with various stakeholders
Use of self-assessment and goal setting
4: Plan and deliver effective instruction for each learner
Align instructional goals with district and state standards
Address the achievement gap
Link learning activities to defined goals
Plans instructional design and delivery based on how students think and learn
Differentiates instruction to support learning needs of all students
Activities help student become independent learners and complex problem solvers
Use of technology and resources to enhance learning
5: Learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement
Treat students fairly in respectful environment
Environment is physically and emotionally safe
Motivate students to work productively and assume responsibility for learning
Students work independently, collaboratively and/or as a whole class
Maintain environment conducive to learning for all
6: Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to support student learning
Communicate clearly and effectively
Share responsibility with parents to support student learning, emotional and physical development and mental health
Collaborate with school stakeholders
Collaborate with community to promote positive environment for student learning
7: Assume responsibility for professional growth and serve a s member of a learning community
Follow ethics, policies and legal codes of professional conduct, take responsibility for engaging in continuous and purposeful
professional development
Be an agent of change to impact teaching quality, school improvements and student achievement.
8: Classroom Management Skills
States/posts specific & appropriate expectations for classroom behavior
Applies rules consistently and fairly
Maintains students’ attention throughout lesson
Promotes positive behavior/s
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