Gordon State College – Secondary Education Practicum Observation Form Practicum I Date: Initial Visit Mid-Term Interim Visit Final Visit Teacher Candidate: School Site: Grade Levels Clinical Supervisor: Start Time: College Supervisor: Finish Time: Circle Indicators Observed: Content and Curriculum 1-A. The candidate demonstrates an accurate understanding of elementary curriculum within the contexts of central concepts, tools of inquiry, structures and engagement of learners. Subject Matter CF 1 Learning Environments, Planning and Instruction 4-A. The candidate is an advocate for the success of all children in their care and provides nurturing guidance appropriate to their development. Respect CF 4 1-B. Integration of Subject Content 4-B. Advocacy 1-C. Diversity 4-C. Compassion and Understanding 1-D. Dispositions 4.D. Dispositions Knowledge of Students 2-A. The candidate demonstrates knowledge of educational foundations within the contexts of, law, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and technology. Child Growth and Development 2-B. 2-C. 2-D. CF 2 CF 5 The candidate demonstrates simplicity in articulation of the curriculum based upon understanding the complexity of learner needs and the systemic nature of assessment, planning, and accommodations in teaching strategies. 5-A. Learning Design Learning Connections 5-B. Management Critical Thinking 5-C. Climate Dispositions 5.D. Dispositions 3-A. The candidate demonstrates knowledge of learning theory within the contexts of child development, family and parent dynamics, human exceptionalities and diversity. Planning 6-A. The candidate demonstrates an effective utilization of technology and curricular resources in the implementation of learning plans. Learning Strategies 3-B. Response to Diversity 6-B. Media 3 C. Appropriate Curriculum 6-C. Technology 3.D. Dispositions 6.D. Dispositions CF 3 Professionalism 7-A. The candidate models expectations held for students in his/her communication, demeanor, commitment to personal growth, and sense of empathy. Communication 7-B. Exemplary Behaviors 7-C. 7.D. CF 7 CF 6 Assessment 9-A. The candidate utilizes analysis of the individual student’s assessment to make adjustments in teaching to improve performance. Analysis of Impact 9-B. Reflective Planning Empathy 9-C. Professional Growth Dispositions 9. D. Dispositions CF 9 8-A. The candidate collaborates with parents, other educators, and members of the community to improve the learning process for all students. Collegiality 10-A. The candidate encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and provides multiple opportunities for them to develop proficiency. Formative Assessment 8-B. Parent Communication 10-B. Data Management 8-C. 8.D. Sensitivity Dispositions 10.C. 10. D. Assessment for Learning Dispositions CF 8 CF 10 Label and describe activity (s) observed on attached note pages. (Number of pages attached: ) Please write at least two specific comments about the lesson you observed: one comment addressing an area of strength (glow statement) and one addressing a suggestion for improvement (grow statement). Reference sources of evidence – DO (Direct Observation) CWS (Student Work Sample) JE (Journal Entry) Signature of College Supervisor: ____________________________________________________________ Date __________________