Teacher Candidate Student Teaching Evaluation (WORKSHEET) -Final Student Teacher: ________________________________________ Mentor Teacher/s: ______________________________________ University Supervisor: ______________________________________ Semester: ________________ Date: __________________________ Directions – The Teacher Candidate Evaluation worksheet is to be used in collaboration with the mentor teacher and teacher candidate to review the teacher candidate’s performance at the midterm and the final. Final scores and comments will be recorded by the University of Akron’s Teacher Candidates Supervisor on the online evaluation score sheet. At the Mid-term 3-way conference 1) Goals are set for the remainder of the student teaching experience 2) The University Supervisor records the consensus ratings and enters into online evaluation score sheet by the end of week 8 Item Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations (3 points) (2 points) (1 point) (0 points) Planning for Instruction and Assessment A. Focus for Learning: Standards and Objectives /Targets ___Score Plans align to appropriate Ohio Learning Standards AND Goals are measureable AND Standards, objectives/targets, and learning tasks are consistently aligned with each other AND Articulates objectives/targets that are appropriate for learners and attend to appropriate developmental progressions relative to age and content-area B. Materials and Resources ___Score C. Assessment of P-12 Learning ___Score Uses a variety of materials and resources that 1. Align with all objectives/targets 2. Make content relevant to learners 3. Encourage individualization of learning Plans a variety of assessments that 1. Provide opportunities for learners of varying abilities to illustrate competence 2. Align with the Ohio Learning Standards 3. Are culturally relevant and draw from learners’ Plans align to appropriate Ohio Learning Standards Plans align to appropriate Ohio Learning Standards Plans do not align to the appropriate Ohio Learning Standards AND Goals are measureable AND/OR Some goals are measureable AND/OR Goals are absent or not measureable AND Standards, objectives/ targets, and learning tasks are consistently aligned with each other AND/OR Standards, objectives/targets, and learning tasks, are loosely or are not consistently aligned with each other AND/OR Standards, objectives/targets, and learning tasks are not aligned with each other AND Articulates objectives/targets that are appropriate for learners Uses a variety of materials and resources that 1. Align with all objectives/targets 2. Make content relevant to learners Plans a variety of assessments that 1. Provide opportunities for learners to illustrate competence 2. Align with the Ohio Learning Standards 3. Are culturally relevant and draw from AND/OR Articulates some objectives/targets that are appropriate for learners Uses materials and resources that align with some of the objectives/targets Planned assessments 1. Provide opportunities for some learners to illustrate competence 2. Align with the Ohio Learning Standards AND/OR Does not articulate objectives/targets that are appropriate for learners Materials and resources do not align with objectives/targets Planned assessments 1. Are not included OR 2. Do not align with the Ohio Learning Standards 8/25/2015 Page 1 D. Differentiated Methods ___Score funds of knowledge 4. Promote learner growth Lessons make meaningful and culturally relevant connections to 1. Learners’ prior knowledge 2. Previous lessons 3. Future learning 4. Other disciplines and real-world experiences AND Differentiation of instruction supports learner development AND Organizes instruction to ensure content is comprehensible, relevant, and challenging for learners Lessons make clear and coherent connections to 1. Learners’ prior knowledge 2. Previous lessons 3. Future learning Lessons make an attempt to build on, but are not completely successful at connecting to 1. Learners’ prior knowledge, 2. Previous lessons, OR future learning AND Differentiation of instruction supports learner development AND Organizes instruction to ensure content is comprehensible and relevant for learners AND Differentiation of instruction is minimal AND Organizes instruction to ensure content is comprehensible for learners Lessons do not build on or connect to learners’ prior knowledge AND/OR Explanations given are illogical or inaccurate as to how the content connects to previous and future learning AND/OR Differentiation of instruction is absent Pre/post observation conferences Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher Cumulative lesson plans Student learning objectives Evidence of differentiation in lesson plan Description of connections between lessons Observation of teaching Instructional materials Appropriate citations for resources Variety of formative and summative assessments Posted learning objectives/ targets Other Sources of Evidence: Possible Evidence: learners’ funds of knowledge Exceeds/Meets Expectations Student teachers’ plans: appropriately “connect content to standard” (Marzano, p. 27). “Goals are: specific, measurable and timebound; based on multiple sources of available data that reveal prior student learning; aligned to content standards; appropriate for the context, instructional interval and content standard(s); demonstrating a significant impact on student learning of content (transferable skills)” (Marzano, p. 36). o Evidence of differentiation o Use of Ohio Learning Standards Posted learning objectives/ targets “The [student] teacher identifies the available materials that can enhance student understanding and the manner in which they will be used” (Marzano, p. 28). Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations “Goals may be missing one or more of the following qualities: specific, measurable and timebound. Goals are not based on prior available student learning. Goals are partially aligned to content standards. Goals may be missing one or more of the following: appropriate for the context, instructional interval and content standard(s). Goal is not connected to a significant impact on student learning of content” (Marzano, p. 36). “The [student] teacher identifies the available materials that can enhance learner understanding but does not clearly identify or describe the manner in which they will be used” (Marzano, p. 28). Student teacher relies on lecture with no supporting materials Does not allow for learner use of materials (all teacher demonstration) Relies on learner self-grading/self-correcting 8/25/2015 Page 2 Student teacher is able to inform learners, and discuss learner progress, using formative data Plans submitted include assessment/evaluation components Assessments are clearly aligned to congruent standards Assessment is included in the daily procedures Student teacher uses a variety and balance of assessment techniques “[Student] teacher plans and delivers lessons that are logically structured, well-scaffolded, and reasonably paced, with differentiated content and timing as necessary” (BPS, p. 5). “[Student] teacher frequently uses learners’ learning styles, interests, and needs to plan lesson and homework tasks, design assessments, group students, and differentiate the timing and content of assigned tasks” (BPS, p. 13). “[Student] teacher inconsistently plans or delivers lessons or assessments designed to reach learners with diverse, learning styles, and needs” (BPS, p. 13). “[Student] teacher divides students into groups that support student learning and build on learners’ strengths” (BPS, p.5). “ The [student] teacher identifies and effectively employs interventions that meet the needs of specific subpopulations (e.g., ELL, special education, and students who come from environments that offer little support for learning)” (Marzano, p. 24). “The [student] teacher identifies interventions that meet the needs of specific subpopulations (e.g., ELL, special education, and students who come from environments that offer little support for learning), but does not ensure that all identified students are adequately served by the interventions” (Marzano, p. 24). Plans include vague data collection techniques Assessments are misaligned Planned assessments are not aligned to procedures Assessments are not developmentally appropriate or grade-level appropriate Relies heavily on publisher generated tests “[Student] teacher plans or delivers lessons with either too much or insufficient time allocated to activities, or timing and content that is not suitably differentiated” (BPS, p. 5). Instructional Delivery E. Learning Target and Directions ___Score F. Critical Thinking ___Score G. Checking for Understanding and Adjusting Instruction through Formative Articulates accurate and coherent learning targets Articulates an accurate learning target AND Articulates accurate directions/explanations throughout the lesson AND Articulates accurate directions/ explanations AND Sequences learning experiences appropriately AND Sequences learning experiences appropriately Engages learners in critical thinking that 1. Fosters problem solving 2. Encourages conceptual connections Engages learners in critical thinking in local and/or global contexts that 1. Fosters problem solving 2. Encourages conceptual connections 3. Challenges assumptions Checks for understanding (whole class/group AND individual learners) during lessons using formative assessment AND Differentiates through planned and responsive Articulates an inaccurate learning target Does not articulate the learning target AND/OR Articulates inaccurate directions/explanations OR Does not articulate directions/ explanations Checks for understanding (whole class/group) during lessons using formative assessment Introduces AND/OR models critical thinking that 1. Fosters problem solving 2. Encourages conceptual connections Inconsistently checks for understanding during lessons using formative assessment Does not introduce AND/OR model critical thinking that 1. Fosters problem solving 2. Encourages conceptual connections Does not check for understanding during lessons using formative assessment AND Differentiates through adjustments to AND Adjusts instruction accordingly, but OR Does not make any adjustments 8/25/2015 Page 3 Assessment ___Score H. Digital Tools and Resources ___Score I. Safe and Respectful Learning Environment ___Score Sources of Evidence: adjustments (whole class/group and individual learners) instruction (whole class/group) adjustments may cause additional confusion based on learners’ responses Discusses AND uses a variety of developmentally appropriate technologies (digital tools and resources) that 1. Are relevant to learning objectives/ targets of the lesson 2. Engage learners in the demonstration of knowledge or skills 3. Extend learners’ understanding of concepts Discusses AND uses developmentally appropriate technologies (digital tools and resources) that 1. Are relevant to learning objectives/ targets of the lesson 2. Engage learners in the demonstration of knowledge or skills Discusses developmentally appropriate technologies (digital tools and resources) relevant to learning objectives/ targets of the lesson One of the following: A. Does not use technologies (digital tools and resources) AND Technology is available in the setting AND Technology is not available OR B. Use of technologies is not relevant to the learning objectives/ targets of the lesson Actively involves learners to create and manage a safe and respectful learning environment through the use of routines and transitions Creates and manages a safe and respectful learning environment through the use of routines and transitions Attempts to create a safe learning environment through the use of routines and transitions AND Establishes and promotes constructive relationships to equitably engage learners AND Establishes and promotes constructive relationships to equitably engage learners AND/OR Attempts to establish constructive relationships to engage learners AND Uses research-based strategies to maintain learners’ attention (individual and whole group) AND Uses research-based strategies to maintain learners’ attention (individual and whole group) AND/OR Attempts to use constructive strategies to maintain learners’ attention (individual and whole group) OR C. Does not discuss technologies AND Technology is not available in the setting Does not create a safe learning environment OR Does not establish constructive relationships to engage learners OR Does not use constructive strategies to maintain learners’ attention (individual and whole group) Observation of teaching Classroom discourse: students questioning each other and discussing the content Higher-order questioning Frequent opportunities for student responses Modification of instruction based on student needs Implementation of interventions, remediation, reinforcement, and/or enrichment to provide differentation Pre/post observation conferences Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher Posted learning objectives/targets Classroom ground rules implemented by teacher Other 8/25/2015 Page 4 Possible Evidence: Exceeds/Meets Expectations Targets are prominently and visibly posted in the classroom o “Learning target/goal is a clear statement of knowledge or skill as opposed to an activity or assignment” (Marzano, p.1). Begins lesson by stating target and/or goals Revisits targets and goals throughout the lesson Summarizes the targets at the end of the lesson Directions are concise, systematic, and logical Learners know what they should be doing in the classroom Learning tasks align with targets Asks questions which probe learner thinking o asks questions of learners o requies active learner responses through discussion, group work, asking questions, closely monitoring seat work o attends to individuals, changes explanation, provides prompting or enrichement when appropriate o “organizes content into small chunks, has learners interact about each chunk of content, provides guidance as to which information is most important, asks inferential and elaborative questions, has students summarize content” (Marzano, p.4) Scaffolds and supports learners’ problem-solving Encourages learners to support assertions with evidence Encourages connections with learners’ previous knowledge and/or interdisciplinary connections Allows learners to question/challenge peers’ ideas (edTPA, NASSP) Student teacher uses and discusses the some of the following digital tools: Computers Websites Blogs Mobile devices Interactive whiteboard Online media Online study tools __ Student teacher uses digitals tools in the following ways: Relevant- Directly support access to the objectives for the lesson(s) Engaging- Learners are actively using the digital tools instead of the teacher just using the tools and learners are passive Extending- Learners are given independent assignments to use digital tools to continue exploring a topic Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations Targets/goals are NOT prominently and visibly posted Begins lesson without discussing targets or goals Sequence of lesson is not logical Directions to learners are confusing and include too much/too little information o Learners seem confused or ask many questions to know what to do 8/25/2015 Page 5 Exceeds: “The [student] teacher actively involves learners in managing the learning environment and making full use of instructional time. S/he employs strategies to build learner self-direction and ownership of learning” (INTASC). Meets: “The [student] teacher manages the learning environment, organizing, allocating and coordinating resources (e.g., time, space, materials) to promote learner engagement and minimize loss of instructional time” (INTASC). Emerging: Attempts to address the criteria in the “meets” level of performance Does Not Meet: No attempt is made to address the criteria in the “Meets” level of performance Both The [student] teacher: uses technology to expand learner options in order to maintain and increase student engagement. provides evidence for how they have used findings from research to maintain learners’ attention Assessment J. Data-Guided Instruction Uses data-informed decisions (trends and patterns) to set short and long term goals for future instruction and assessment ___Score K. Feedback to Learners ___Score L. Assessment Techniques ___Score AND Uses contemporary tools for learner data recordkeeping and analysis Provides feedback that 1. Enables learners to recognize strengths AND areas for improvement 2. Is comprehensible 3. Is descriptive 4. Is individualized AND Provides timely feedback, guiding learners on how to use feedback to monitor their own progress Evaluates and supports learning through assessment techniques that are 1. Developmentally appropriate 2. Formative AND summative 3. Diagnostic 4. Varied Uses data-informed decisions to design instruction and assessment Uses minimal data to design instruction and assessment Does not use data to design instruction and assessment Provides minimal feedback that 1. Enables learners to recognize strengths OR areas for improvement Does not provide feedback AND Uses contemporary tools for learner data record-keeping Provides feedback that 1. Enables learners to recognize strengths OR areas for improvement 2. Is comprehensible 3. Is descriptive AND Provides timely feedback Evaluates and supports learning through assessment techniques that are 1. Developmentally appropriate 2. Formative AND summative OR Feedback is provided in a somewhat timely fashion Assessment techniques are 1. Developmentally appropriate 2. Formative OR summative OR Feedback does not enable learners to recognize strengths OR areas for improvement OR Feedback is not provided in a timely fashion Assessment techniques are 1. Developmentally inappropriate OR Not used 8/25/2015 Page 6 Sources of Evidence: Possible Evidence: Observation of teaching How student teacher gives feedback to learners (e.g., immediate, mini-conferences) Pre/post observation conferences Cumulative planning documents Formative and summative assessments P-12 learner work samples Student growth measures Data from graphs, online gradebook, reflection Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher Other Exceeds/Meets Expectations Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations Evidence of consistent reflection on data Data are communicated to students, other teachers, parents and/or administrators Discussions in data teams (Teacher Based Teams – TBTs) Student growth measures discussed “[Student] teacher provides frequent assessment feedback that is specific and extends learner thinking” (BPS, p. 6). “[Student] teacher answers learners’ questions accurately and provides feedback that extends their thinking. (BPS, p. 4). Written feedback to learners is accurate and clearly understood Incorporates a balance of publisher and teacher-made assessments Clearly states varied teacher performance Pre-submitted assessments were aligned to lesson content Assessments are referenced in daily procedures Student teacher can inform learners the “hows and whys” of formative assessment, and where the class is in the learning process Limited or no evidence of data collection and/or data usage/analysis Limited or no discussion/communication of data to stakeholders (student – to monitor own growth) Limited or no participating in TBTs Student growth measures are not discussed Emerging: “[Student] teacher may offer assessment feedback, but feedback is general and does not further learner learning (BPS, p. 6).” (e.g., checkmarks, X’s, yes/no) “[Student] teacher answers learners’ questions accurately, but does not provide feedback that furthers their learning” (BPS, p. 4). (e.g., “Good!” “Thank you.”) Does Not Meet: Assessments/learner work marked incorrectly, or with score only (does not provide explanation/feedback) Student teacher does not respond to learners’ questions Relies heavily on publisher generated test banks and assessments Assessments are not aligned to what was taught Assessments are not appropriate for age and/or grade level o Inadequate data collected to discern student growth 8/25/2015 Page 7 Analysis of Teaching M. Connections to Research and Theory ___Score Sources of Evidence: Possible Evidence: Discusses, provides evidence of, and justifies connections to educational research and/or theory Discusses and provides evidence of connections to educational research and/or theory Mentions connections to educational research and/or theory No connections OR inaccurate connections to educational research and/or theory AND Uses research and/or theory to explain their P-12 learners’ progress Observation of teaching Pre/post observation conferences Cumulative planning documents Appropriate citations for research and theory Student learning objectives Connections between methodology and research/theory Other Exceeds/Meets Expectations Exceeds: The student teacher: makes multiple and specific references to theory and research to support why a task was chosen, how an assessment is appropriate/aligns to instruction, etc. is able to go “in-depth” about the relationship between research/theory and their teaching (i.e., they are able to discuss applications and rationales in depth) Meets: The student teacher can: use theory and research to support why a task was chosen, how an assessment is appropriate/aligns to instruction elaborate on their teaching/assessment practices referring to specific research-based strategies/methods (e.g., “When I was doing X in the classroom, it was based on Y’s research-based method.”) Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations Emerging: Connections are grade/developmental level appropriate The student teacher: consistently refers to only one general connection, or s/he relays the same connection within multiple lessons is a “name dropper” of theorists and researchers, but cannot articulate how his/her teaching integrates concepts from research and theory Does not Meet: Student teacher makes no attempt to draw connections to research and theory 8/25/2015 Page 8 Professional Dispositions Evaluation What are dispositions? The habits of professional action and moral commitments that underlie an educator’s performance (InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, p. 6.) What else should a teacher candidate know? It is the student teacher’s responsibility to ask clarifying questions as well as demonstrate the expected dispositional behaviors. REMEMBER: Only those dispositions observed in student teaching can be measured, therefore it is up to the student teacher to demonstrate the dispositions. Item Exceeds Expectations (3 points) Meets Expectations (2 points) Emerging (1 point) Does Not Meet Expectations (0 points) Professional Commitment and Behaviors A. Participates in Research and/or Evidencebased Professional Development (PD) ___Score Participates in at least one professional development opportunity (e.g. workshops, seminars, attending a professional conference, joining a professional organization) Participates in at least one professional development opportunity (e.g. workshop, seminar, attending a professional conference) AND Provides evidence of an increased understanding of the teaching profession as a result of the PD AND Provides evidence of an increased understanding of the teaching profession as a result of the PD Participates in at least one professional development opportunity (e.g. workshop, seminar, attending a professional conference) Does not participate in any professional development opportunity (e.g. workshop, seminar, attending a professional conference) Provides evidence of communication with parents or legal guardians in accordance with district policies (e.g., letter of introduction, attends parentteacher conferences, communication via email or online) Does not provide evidence of communication with parents or legal guardians AND Reflects on own professional practice with evidence of application of the knowledge acquired from PD during student teaching B. Demonstrates Effective Communication with Parents or Legal Guardians Provides evidence of communication with parents or legal guardians in accordance with district policies (e.g., letter of introduction, attends parentteacher conferences, communication via email or online) ___Score AND Provides information about P-12 learning to parents or legal guardians to promote understanding and academic progress Provides evidence of communication with parents or legal guardians in accordance with district policies (e.g., letter of introduction, attends parentteacher conferences, communication via email or online) AND Provides information about P-12 learning to parents or legal guardians to promote understanding and academic progress AND Interacts with parents or legal guardians in ways that improve understanding and encourage progress (e.g. exchange of email, face-to-face discussion, etc.) 8/25/2015 Page 9 Exceeds Expectations (3 points) Item Demonstrates Reports on time or early for daily student teaching Punctuality AND ___Score Additional teacher engagements (e.g., IEPs, teacher committees) Meets Expectations (2 points) Emerging (1 point) Does Not Meet Expectations (0 points) C. Reports on time for daily student teaching AND Additional teacher engagements (e.g., IEPs, teacher committees) Inconsistently reports on time for daily student teaching AND/OR Additional teacher engagements (e.g., IEPs, teacher committees) Does not report on time for student teaching AND/OR Additional teacher engagements (e.g., IEPs, teacher committees) D. Meets deadlines and obligations established by the cooperating teacher and/or supervisor Most of the time meets deadlines and obligations established by the cooperating teacher and/or supervisor Frequently misses deadlines or obligations established by the cooperating teacher and/or supervisor AND Informs some stakeholders (cooperating teacher, supervisor, and/or faculty members) of absences prior to the absence AND/OR Does not inform stakeholders (cooperating teacher, supervisor, and/or faculty members) of absences prior to the absence AND Provides incomplete directions and lessons for substitutes AND/OR Does not provide directions and lessons for substitutes Meets Meets deadlines and obligations established by Deadlines and the cooperating teacher and/or supervisor Obligations ___Score AND Informs all stakeholders (cooperating teacher, supervisor, and/or faculty members) of absences prior to the absence AND Provides clear and complete directions and lessons for substitutes without reminders E. Preparation ___Score Prepared to teach on a daily basis with all materials (lesson plans, manipulatives, handouts, resources, etc.) AND Materials are easily accessible AND organized AND Prepared for the unexpected and flexible Sources of Evidence: AND Informs all stakeholders (cooperating teacher, supervisor, and/or faculty members) of absences prior to the absence AND Provides clear and complete directions and lessons for substitutes Prepared to teach on a daily basis with all materials (lesson plans, manipulatives, handouts, resources, etc.) Not consistently prepared to teach on a daily basis with all materials (lesson plans, manipulatives, handouts, resources, etc.) Not prepared to teach on a daily basis with all materials (lesson plans, manipulatives, handouts, resources, etc.) AND Materials are easily accessible AND organized AND/OR Materials are easily accessible OR organized AND/OR Materials are not organized NOR easily accessible Certificates of attendance Materials from conference/meeting Feedback on learner work samples Post-conference written reflection/logs Examples of professional development activities may include: professional learning community (PLC) meetings/participation; school/district workshops to address individual teacher growth and/or classroom practices and student development; self-assessment and analysis of student learning evidence; webinars; modules (e.g., Batelle for Kids, OLAC, Iris), programs offered by college/university career services office, etc. Introductory letters to parents and families at the beginning of the year Attends parent-teacher conferences versus interacts with parents Communication through school website or portal 8/25/2015 Page 10 Communication notebook School Events and functions (e.g. Math Night, Science Fair, Pi Day, Band Performance) Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher School placement sign-in sheet (in office) Student teacher time log Email/correspondence to stakeholders School video Timeliness of submission of documents (lesson plans, grades, reports, IEP documentation, etc.) Lesson plans Manipulatives Handouts Resources Substitute file Assignments/materials provided to cooperating teacher when requested Calls, emails, text messages to inform of absence ___Other Possible Evidence: Exceeds/Meets Expectations Student teacher articulates ideas/relevance of professional development and demonstrates how themes from professional development were implemented in practice Articulates main idea/relevance from professional development. Describes how the knowledge acquired applies to his/her own practice Invites two-way communication Connects communication to the learning of content and promotes connection to the curriculum Takes initiative to communicate with parents/legal guardians Uses face to face and written communication Ongoing in nature Balanced communication (positives and negatives presented) Timely response to parent/guardian initiated communication Consistent school and student teacher time logs Timely communication with stakeholders Timely and orderly submission of documents Teacher call log Signs in at school front desk daily Teacher candidate submits weekly plans to cooperating teacher by deadline Follows university and district policy about absence notice (at minimum Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations Student teacher is unable to articulate learning relevance of PD Professional development opportunity is not connected to field or grade band Does not participate in PD One-way (singular) informative communications Communications are principally negative in focus (i.e., only when problems arise) Allows cooperating teacher to take initiative to communicate Relies more on written communication Completes only required communications (e.g., monthly newsletters, permission slips) Does not respond in a timely manner to parent/guardian inquiries Gaps in sign-in data, or lacking confirmation Fails to communicate with stakeholders Fails to complete or submit documents No or inadequate plans provided (e.g., plans tell sub to have students read) Deadlines not met (grades turned in late, no notification of absences) Notification of absence occurs at last minute, after school day starts, or at an untimely time Student teacher searches for materials 8/25/2015 Page 11 the district policy) Sub plans include detailed explanations about dates/assignments Materials are easily accessible Agenda/advanced organizer on the board Classroom is organized and orderly Materials are prepared and easily located Has a “Plan B” – additional activities are prepared and ready if lesson ends early Limited directions posted for teacher/learners (advanced organizers) Classroom is disorganized and chaotic Excess time at the beginning/end of class where learners are not engaged in productive, academic tasks If resources/materials are not available or not functioning, teacher is unable to describe or proceed Professional Relationships F. Collaborati on ___Score Demonstrates collaborative relationships with cooperating teacher AND/OR members of the school community (other teachers, school personnel, administrators, etc.) AND Works with and learns from colleagues in planning and implementing instruction to meet diverse needs of learners G. Advocacy to Meet the Needs of Learners or for the Teaching Profession ___Score Recognizes and articulates specific areas in need of advocacy, including the 1. Needs of learners (e.g. academic, physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs; OR adequate resources, equitable opportunities) OR 2. Needs of the teaching profession (e.g. technology integration, research-based practices) AND Takes action(s) based upon identified needs, while following district protocols Sources of Evidence: Demonstrates collaborative relationships with cooperating teacher AND/OR members of the school community (other teachers, school personnel, administrators, etc.) AND Attempts to work with and learn from colleagues in planning and implementing instruction Recognizes and articulates specific areas in need of advocacy, including the 1. Needs of learners (e.g. academic, physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs; OR adequate resources, equitable opportunities) OR 2. Needs of the teaching profession (e.g. technology integration, researchbased practices) Demonstrates collaborative relationships with cooperating teacher AND/OR members of the school community (other teachers, school personnel, administrators, etc.) Does not demonstrate collaborative relationships with cooperating teacher AND/OR members of the school community (other teachers, school personnel, administrators, etc.) Recognizes areas in need of advocacy, but cannot articulate the 1. Needs of learners (e.g. academic, physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs; OR adequate resources, equitable opportunities) OR 2. Needs of the teaching profession (e.g. technology integration, research-based practices) Does not recognize areas in need of advocacy, including the 1. Needs of learners (e.g. academic, physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs; OR adequate resources, equitable opportunities) OR 2. Needs of the teaching profession (e.g. technology integration, research-based practices) Observed behavior o Interactions observed between teacher candidate and cooperating teacher Reports of behavior from other teachers and/or principals Conversations during post-observation and three-way conferences Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher Advocating for and advancing students’ best interests regarding: - Academic needs - Physical needs (e.g. glasses, coats, lunch) - Emotional needs (e.g. mental health) - Social needs (e.g. skill deficits, bullying) - Cultural needs - Adequate Resources (e.g. technology) - Equitable opportunities 8/25/2015 Page 12 Advocating for the profession by: - Attending professional development (e.g. support for teacher’s use of technology) - Appropriate use of technology - Documentation of sources - Respectful use of social media - Social justice - Communicating with mentor teacher, intervention specialist, or other community or school personnel (e.g. social worker, probation officer) ___Other Possible Evidence: Exceeds/Meets Expectations The student teacher: plans for collaborations can describe ways they have partnered with others can articulate how and what they have learned from others is able to name specific individuals with whom s/he has collaborated exemplifies behaviors of a “strong school citizen” can appropriately describe the roles of other professionals Engages in discussions with other professionals in the building about the needs of the learners (i.e., speaking with the School Nurse about vision screening, School Counselor related to mental health needs, etc.) Evidence of proactive (instead of reactive) thinking and actions Collects information related to perceived areas of need (i.e., reading news articles/research studies to support actions for the area of need, referencing the applicable laws) Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations The student teacher responds to requests for collaborations (i.e., collaborations initiated by others) makes no effort to connect with other professionals exhibits passive behaviors, e.g. does not follow through with establishing relationships displays evidence of disrespect, e.g.: o Rolling of eyes o Disregarding cooperating teacher feedback o Complaining There is an obvious need for a learner and candidate does not recognize or discuss it with others Reactive thinking and actions Does not engage in fact-finding, readings related to areas of need, or does not know appropriate resources to consult Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice H. Responds Positively to Feedback and Constructiv e Criticism ___Score Sources of Evidence: Is receptive to feedback, constructive criticism, supervision, and responds professionally AND Incorporates feedback (e.g., from cooperating teacher, university supervisor) to improve practice AND Proactively seeks opportunities for feedback from other professionals Is receptive to feedback, constructive criticism, supervision, and responds professionally Is receptive to feedback, constructive criticism, and supervision Is not receptive to feedback, constructive criticism, and supervision AND Incorporates feedback (e.g., from cooperating teacher, university supervisor) to improve practice AND/OR Incorporates feedback inconsistently AND/OR Does not incorporate feedback Observation of teaching Pre/post observation conferences Conversations with and/or documentation from the mentor teacher Other 8/25/2015 Page 13 Possible Evidence: Exceeds/Meets Expectations Exceeds: Seeks opportunities for feedback from others Meets: Welcoming of, and grateful for, feedback offered by others Emerging/ Does Not Meet Expectations Emerging: May immediately incorporate feedback, but reverts to prior behavior/practice Does not Meet: Student teacher demonstrates negative attitudes, resistance, and/or defensiveness toward feedback No effort is made to incorporate feedback COMMENTARY OVERVIEW OF TEACHER CANDIDATE’S 16 WEEK EXPERIENCE: The Mentor Teacher should email a commentary to the University Supervisor about the Teacher Candidate’s accomplishments, growth, and progress during the student teaching experience. This will be included in the online Final Evaluation Score sheet. The University Supervisor will also prepare a commentary about the Teacher Candidate’s accomplishments, growth, and progress during the student teaching experience. This, too, will be included in the online Final Evaluation Score sheet. 8/25/2015 Page 14 Scoring for Final Graduate Students receive a letter grade and undergraduates receive credit/no credit. In order to pass the mid-term and final, students must receive a cumulative score of 1.5 (on a scale of 3) or above to pass. A cumulative score of 1.49 or below is considered failing. In order to pass the class, the final must reflect a cumulative score of 1.5 or above. The grading scale for Graduate Students is as follows: 2.5-3.0 A 2.0-2.49 B 1.75-1.99 C 1.5-1.74 D 1.49-below F *If there is not an agreement between score totals on the final evaluation between the mentor teacher and the University Supervisor, the University Supervisor will make the final determination with input from the Coordinator of Student Teaching. Glossary of Terms Academic Integrity: Candidates maintain academic integrity by not committing academic misconduct. Academic misconduct includes (but is not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and possession of unauthorized materials.1 Advocacy: Any action within professional boundaries that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others. This may be to advocate for the profession, an individual student, or other ideas. Analyze: To examine data carefully and critically in order to identify key components and potential outcomes. Assessment: “Process of monitoring, measuring, evaluating, documenting, reflecting on, and adjusting teaching and relearning to ensure that learners reach high levels of Achievement.”2 Central Focus: A description of the important understandings and core concepts that you want students to develop within the learning segment. The central focus should go beyond a list of facts and skills, align with content standards and learning objectives, and address the subject-specific components in the learning segment. 3 Common Core State Standards: A set of educational standards benchmarked to international standards for English language arts and mathematics, voluntarily adopted by states (including Ohio). “These standards are designed to ensure that learners graduating from high school are prepared to go to college or enter the workforce and that parents, teachers, and learners have a clear understanding of what is expected of them.”4 Cooperating Teachers/Mentor: Teachers in schools who mentor and supervise student teachers in their classrooms for the duration of a student teaching and/or field experience. Developmental Theory (General): Theories that describe the stages of development of children/adolescents (e.g., Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, Behavioral Theories, and Sociocultural Theories) Developmental Theory (Content-Specific): Content-specific teaching that organizes activities and learning tasks to help learners move from one level to the next. (Stevens, Shin & Krajcik, 2009)5 Differentiate: “To respond to variance among learners” by modifying “content, and/or process, and/or products, and/or the learning environment” according to learners’ “readiness, interest, or learning profile.”6 Engagement: The degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that the student teacher shows when they are preparing lessons, during the teaching of a lesson, and when reflecting on lessons. Attention refers to fully present in the moment and without distractions (e.g., texting, email) Fair: When a teacher provides all learners with what they individually need to be successful learners. Feedback: “Information communicated to the learner that is intended to modify the learner’s thinking or behavior for the purpose of improving learning.”7 1 Also called intern or candidate 2 Also called mentor 1 Ohio State University policy on Academic Misconduct: oaa.osu.edu/assets/files/coam/academicintegrity.doc 2 Arizona K12 Center. (2012). Standards continuum guide for reflective teaching practice. Northern Arizona University 3 Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, & Equity. (2014) edTPA Handbooks 4 http://www.corestandards.org/frequently-asked-questions 5 Stevens, S. Y., Shin, N., & Krajcik, J. (2009, June). Towards a model for the development of an empirically tested learning progression. Learning progressions in science conference, Iowa City, IA. 6 Tomlinson, C.A. (2000). Differentiation of instruction in the elementary grades. Retrieved from ERIC database (ED 443572). 8/25/2015 Page 15 Formative Assessment: “Assessment used continuously throughout learning and teaching, allowing teachers to adjust instruction to improve learner achievement.”1 Goal Setting: When teachers identify appropriate measures of learner performance (including, but not limited to, standardized tests), in order to provide information on the learning gains of learners, and set quantifiable goals related to learner progress. 8 Individually Responsive Teaching (IRT): Pedagogy that responds to the needs of individual learners. Characteristics may include understanding individual learning and thinking styles, positive perspectives on parents and families; communication of high expectations; learning within the context of culture; learner-centered instruction; reshaping the curriculum; and teacher as facilitator. Interactive Technology: Technologies that enable learners to engage with the teacher and/or content on an individual level. Examples include: SMART Boards, learner response systems (i.e., clickers), and computers, tablets, etc. Key Concepts: The essential ideas of the content area/discipline. Learning Environment: Any setting where learning occurs. The term may refer to the physical environment (e.g., the classroom), as well as the classroom management procedures and activities that enable teaching and learning to take place. Misconceptions: “ideas that provide an incorrect understanding of such ideas, objects or events that are constructed based on a person’s experience” (Martin et al., 2002).9 Objectives/Targets: Learner learning outcomes to be achieved by the end of the lesson or learning segment.10 Ohio Academic Content Standards: “Clearly defined statements and/or illustrations of what all learners, teachers, schools and districts are expected to know and be able to do,” as determined by the Ohio Department of Education. 11 Ohio Learning Standards: Standards can include content standards, performance standards, and operating standards. Content Standards describe the knowledge and skills that students should attain, often called the "what" of "what students should know and be able to do." Performance Standards are concrete statements of how well students must learn what is set out in the content standards, often called the "be able to do". Finally, operating Standards describe the conditions for learning.12 Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession: The Educator Standards Board (ESB) was established by the Ohio General Assembly to bring standards-based reform to the educator level by defining standards for teachers and principals at all stages of their careers.13 Ohio Teacher Evaluation System: Ohio teacher evaluation system including measures of teacher performance on standards as well as student growth measures14 Problem-solving: A mental process that involves discovering, analyzing and solving problems. The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue. Research: “The use of rigorous, systematic, and objective methodologies to obtain reliable and valid knowledge.”15 Self-Assessment: Process in which learners observe, monitor, and judge their knowledge and/or behaviors, using criteria (frequently supplied by the teacher) to determine how their knowledge and/or behaviors can be improved. Student Learning Objectives: A measurable, long-term academic growth target that a teacher sets at the beginning of the year for all students or subgroups of students. SLOs demonstrate teacher’s impact on student learning within a given interval of instruction based upon baseline data gathered at the beginning of the course. Student Growth Measures: These measures can include value-added data when available, approved vendor assessments, or locally determined measures.16 Summative Assessment: “Assessment activities used at the culmination of a given period of time to evaluate the extent to which instructional objectives have been met.”1 Targets: See definition for objectives. Value-Added: Value-added analysis is a statistical method that helps educators measure the impact of schools and teachers have on students’ academic progress rates from year to year. All value-added measures are not the same. These are measures that provide educators with information on how they can use data to focus instruction. 7 http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/RR-07-11.pdf McBride, Melissa, and Mason Miller. "Chapter 5. Assessing Teacher Quality Through Goal-Setting: The Alexandria, Virginia, School District." Linking Teacher Evaluation and Student Learning. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec 2012. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104136/chapters/Assessing_Teacher_Quality_Through_GoalSetting@_The_Alexandria,_Virginia,_School_District.asp&xgt;. 9 Martin, R., Sexton, C. and Gerlovich, J. (2002) Teaching science for all children: Methods for constructing understanding. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. 10 Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity (SCALE). (2013). edTPA world language assessment handbook. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. 11 http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=1696 12 Ohio Department of Education: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards/Ohios-New-Learning-Standards/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards-Resources/Ohio-s-NewLearning-Standards-Terminology 13 http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Equity/Ohio-s-Educator-Standards/Rev_TeachingProfession_aug10.pdf.aspx 14 http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-System/Ohio-s-Teacher-Evaluation-System 15 http://www.aera.net/AboutAERA/KeyPrograms/EducationResearchandResearchPolicy/AERAOffersDefinitionofScientificallyBasedRes/tabid/10877/Default.aspx 16 http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Educator-Evaluation-System/Ohio-s-Teacher-Evaluation-System/Student-Growth-Measures 8 8/25/2015 Page 16 AYA Social Studies Content Specific Evaluation All AYA Social Studies teacher candidates are required to plan and implement instruction at an emerging level across all 10 NCSS Themes during their student teaching experience. NCSS Theme I Culture and Cultural Diversity Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of culture and cultural diversity. Description: The study of culture prepares students to answer questions such as: What are the common characteristics of different cultures? How do belief systems, such as religion or political ideals, influence other parts of culture? How does the culture change to accommodate different ideas and beliefs? What does language tell us about culture? In schools, this theme typically appears in units and courses dealing with geography, history, sociology, and anthropology, as well as multicultural topics across the curriculum. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 17 NCSS Theme II Time, Continuity and Change Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of time continuity and change. Description: Human beings seek to understand their historical roots and to locate themselves in time. Knowing how to read and reconstruct the past allows one to develop an historical perspective and to answer questions such as: Who am l? What happened in the past? How am I connected to those in the past? How has the world changed and how might it change in the future? Why does our personal sense of relatedness to the past change? This theme typically appears in courses in history and others that draw upon historical knowledge and habits. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 18 NCSS Theme III People, Places and Environments Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of people, places, and environments. Description: The study of people, places and human-environment interactions assists students as they create spatial views and geographic perspectives of the world beyond their personal locations. Students need the knowledge, skill s, and understanding provided by questions such as: Where are things located? Why are they located where they are: What do we mean by "region"? How do landforms change? What implications do these changes have for people? In schools, this theme typically appears in units and courses dealing with area studies and geography. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 19 NCSS Theme IV Individual Human Development and Identity Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of ideas associated with individual human and identity. Description: Personal identity is shaped by one's culture, by groups, and by institutional influences. Students should consider such questions as: How do people learn? Why do people behave as they do? What influences how people learn, perceive and grow? How do people meet their basic needs in a variety of contexts? How do individuals develop from youth to adulthood? In schools, this theme typically appears in units and courses dealing with psychology and anthropology. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 20 NCSS Theme V Individuals, Groups and Institutions Teachers of social studies at all levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions. Description: Institutions such as schools, churches, families, government agencies, and the courts play an integral role in people's lives. It is important that students learn how institutions are formed, what controls and influences them, how they influence individuals and culture, and how they are maintained or changed. Students may address questions such as: What is the role of institutions in this and other societies? How am I influenced by institutions? How do institutions change? What is my role in institutional change? In schools, this theme typically appears in units in courses dealing with sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, and history. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 21 NCSS Theme VI Power, Authority and Governance Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of power, authority, and governance. Description: Understanding the historical development of structures of power, authority, and governance and their evolving functions in contemporary U. S. society and other parts of the world is essential for developing civic competence. In exploring this theme, students confront questions such as: What is power? What forms does it take? Who holds it? How is it gained, used, and justified? What is legitimate authority? How are governments created, structured, maintained, and changed? How can individuals' rights be protected within the context of majority rule? In schools, this theme typically appears in units or courses dealing with government, politics, political science, history, law, and other social sciences. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 22 NCSS Theme VII Production, Distribution, Consumption Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of how people organize for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Description: Because people have wants that often exceed the resources available to them, a variety of ways have evolved to answer such questions as: What is to be produced? How is production to be organized? How are goods and services to be distributed? What is the most effective al location of the factors to be produced (land, labor, capital, and management)? In schools, this theme typically appears in units in courses dealing with economic concepts and issues. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 23 NCSS Theme VIII Science, Technology, Society Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of science and technology. Description: Modern life as we know it would be impossible without technology and the science that supports it. But technology brings with it many questions: Is new technology always better than old? What can we learn from the past about how new technologies result in broader social change, some of which is unanticipated? How can we cope with the ever-increasing pace of change? How can we manage technology so that the greatest number of people benefit from it? How can we preserve our fundamental values and beliefs in the midst of technological change? This theme draws upon the natural and physical sciences and the humanities, and appears in a variety of social studies courses, including history, geography, economics, civics, and government. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 24 NCSS Theme IX Global Connections and Interdependence Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of global com1ectio11s and i11terdepende11ce. Description: The realities of global interdependence require understanding the increasingly important and diverse global connections among world societies and the frequent tension between national interests and global priorities. Students will need to be able to address such international issues as human health and wellness, environment al issues, human rights, economic competition and global interdependence, age-old ethnic conflicts, and political and military alliances. This theme typically appears in units in courses dealing with geography, culture, and economics, but may also draw upon the natural and physical sciences and the humanities. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: 8/25/2015 Page 25 NCSS Theme X Civic Ideals and practices Teachers of social studies at all school levels should provide developmentally appropriate experiences as they guide learners in the study of civic ideals and practices. Description: An understanding of civic ideals and practices of citizenship is critical to full participation in society and is a central purpose of the social studies. Students confront such questions as: What is civic participation and how can I be involved? How has the meaning of citizenship evolved? What is the balance between rights and responsibilities? What is the role of the citizen in the community and the nation, and as a member of the world community? How can I make a positive difference in my community? In schools, this theme typically appears in units or courses dealing with history, political science, cultural anthropology, and fields such as global studies, law-related education, and the humanities. Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations 3 2 1 0 Evidence in planning Evidence in teaching Evidence of effectiveness in producing the desired student learning Total Score Comments/Suggestions: *Adopted from Southeast Missouri State University (Fall 2008). NCSS SPA Student Teacher Performance Evaluation. 8/25/2015 Page 26