CORE ASSESSMENT # 4 Clinical Experience 1
Assessment Tool/ Description of Assignment
Working in a local school setting, candidates practice and develop skills in working with
individuals experiencing underachievement in literacy. Candidates will use a variety of
formal and informal measures to diagnose to determine the student’s strengths and needs.
A case study will be written for each child that will show the process of linking
instruction with contextual information, assessment information, identification of
strengths and needs, instruction and intervention, and reflection. Literacy profiles will
be used as a communication tool between the parent and candidate. Candidates are
expected to have a parent-teacher conference at the end of the clinical experience to
review the information contained in the literacy profile.
Scoring Guide: Rubric
EDUC 626: Practicum I Analysis and Instruction in Literacy
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY INSTRUMENT
Name ______________________________________________ Date ______________
Subject ___________________________________ Grade ______ Time ___________
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3 = Consistently demonstrates this teaching practice effectively.
2 = Usually demonstrates this teaching practice effectively
1 = Rarely demonstrates this teaching practice effectively.
1. Understands and can support classroom teachers in their use of principles and
procedures for organizing and implementing literacy lessons and on how to use this
knowledge to help learners construct meaning and achieve intended outcomes.
_____ 1.a
Presents instructional objectives clearly
_____ 1.b
Provides clear structure and direction
_____ 1.c
Anticipates instruction in response to student feedback
_____ 1.d
Adjusts instruction in response to student feedback
_____ 1.e
Relates the lesson to students' prior knowledge and experience (IRA 4.4)
_____ 1.f
Connects the lesson to past and/or future instruction (IRA 4.3)
_____ 1.g
Selects and uses appropriate technological and instructional resources (IRA 2.3,)
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2. Understands multiple approaches to literacy instruction and can support classroom
teachers and paraprofessionals on how to use this knowledge to facilitate learning in various
situations.
_____ 2.a
Matches instructional approaches to various characteristics of learners ( IRA 2.2)
_____ 2.b
Draws on a number of instructional approaches and materials to enhance
instructional delivery (IRA 4. 2.)
_____ 2.c
Adopts appropriate teaching role -- instructor, coach, and observer -- based on
student need ( IRA 2.1)
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_____ 2.d
_____ 2.e
Promotes positive and productive small-group interactions (IRA, 2.1)
Establishes rules for students working together in cooperative learning situations
(IRA 2.1)
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3. Understands and can support classroom teachers and paraprofessionals as to how
motivational principles and practices can be used to promote student achievement in
literacy and active engagement in literacy learning and lifelong practices.
_____ 3.a
Actively engages students in learning
_____ 3.b
Shows sensitivity to student cues and feedback( IRA ,3.2)
_____ 3.c
Makes appropriate modifications to instruction to motivate students ( IRA 4.3)
_____ 3.d
Encourages student-initiated activities/inquiries
_____ 3.e
Encourages students to exceed current performance levels ( IRA 3.3)
_____ 3.f
Involves students equitably in lesson activities
_____ 3.g
Relates concepts to students' everyday experiences ( IRA,4.1)
_____ 3.h
Uses intrinsic and extrinsic factors -- expectations, value systems, and specific
feedback -- to positively motivate students’ ( IRA, 4.1)
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4. Understands and can support classroom teachers and paraprofessionals in the use of
how to use a variety of communication modes to promote student learning in literacy and to
foster a climate of trust and support.
_____ 4.a
Communicates enthusiasm and interest (IRA 4.3)
_____ 4.b
Simplifies complex problems
_____ 4.c
Uses language that is easy to understand and provide clarification as needed
(IRA 3.4)
_____ 4.d
Uses effective questioning methods to assess students and promotes student
achievement of instructional goals
_____ 4.e
Uses positive reinforcement appropriately
_____ 4.f
Promotes positive affective outcomes--self-esteem, self-confidence, and pro
social behavior
_____ 4.g
Shows respect for others
_____ 4.h
Shows sensitivity to cultural and personal diversity in communication (IRA 1.3)
_____ 4.i
Shows sensitivity in both verbal and nonverbal communication--eye contact,
body language, colloquialisms, gestures, etc.
_____ 4.j
Builds on student input
_____ 4.k
Minimizes student embarrassment
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5. Understands and can support classroom teachers and paraprofessionals on how to
structure and manage a physical space to create a climate that fosters a safe and
productive learning environment.
_____ 5.a
Clarifies rules, procedures, and standards of behavior, if needed
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_____ 5.b
Disciplines based on understanding students rather than need to control
_____ 5.c
Arranges physical space and classroom layout to promote active learning
_____ 5.d
Manages time effectively
_____ 5.e
Transitions from one instructional segment to another smoothly
_____ 5.f
Handles routines (passing out papers) effectively and non-disruptively
_____ 5.g
Ensures that students are on-task
_____ 5.h
Intervenes so that unanticipated events are minimally disruptive
_____ 5.i
Clearly articulates rules, procedures, and standards of behavior to students
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6. Understands the Virginia State Standards in Literacy and uses this knowledge to support
classroom teachers and paraprofessionals when developing and implementing Literacy
lessons.
_____ 6.a
Develops lessons that adhere to Virginia State Standards
_____ 6.b
Demonstrates how objectives of lesson relate to Virginia State Standard
_____ 6.c
Uses a variety of strategies that ensures all students can meet Virginia State
Standards
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7. Understands and can support classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to help students
appropriately integrate the components (phonemic awareness, word identification and
phonics, vocabulary and background knowledge, fluency, comprehension strategies, and
motivation) in fluent reading.
_______7.a
_______7.b
_______7.c
Develops lessons that integrate phonemic awareness and phonics. (IRA 1.4)
Develops lessons that develop word meaning to enhance comprehension.
(IRA 1.4)
Develops lessons on word identification (sight, phonics, structural analysis)
(IRA 1.4)
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8. Understands and can support classroom teachers on how to use a wide range of
assessment tools in literacy.
________8.a Understands and can use a wide range of assessment tools ( IRA 3.1)
________8.b Understands and can use both formal and informal assessment measures
(IRA 3.1)
________8.c Understands how to identify student’s strengths and weaknesses based on
assessment measures ( IRA 3.2)
________8.d Can use assessment information for planning instruction ( IRA 3.3
________8.e Can explain assessment results ( IRA 3.4)
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CORE ASSESSMENT # 4 Clinical Experience 4
Scoring Data
Data analysis of all assessments utilizes the following guidelines:
Below 55% Immediate Attention (coded dark gray on assessments)
56-70%
Attention (coded light gray on assessments)
71-75%
Area to watch (coded pale yellow on assessments)
Academic Year: 2006-2007
# Candidates: 20
Rubric
Criteria
1e
1f
1g
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3g
3c
3e
3g
3h
4a
4c
4h
7a
7b
7c
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
IRA Standard
Class
Average
4.4
4.3
2.3
2.2
4.2
2.1
2.1
2.1
3.2
4.3
3.3
4.1
4.1
4.3
3.4
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
2.7
2.7
2.9
2.7
2.8
2.8
3.0
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.9
2.7
# of Students
# of Students
Receiving 3
# of Students
Receiving 2
# of Students
Receiving 1
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
14
14
19
15
17
16
20
18
18
16
17
15
12
17
17
16
16
18
16
16
19
16
18
14
6
6
1
5
3
4
0
2
2
4
3
5
8
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
2
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
70
95
75
85
80
10
0
90
90
80
85
75
60
85
85
80
80
90
80
80
95
80
90
74
30
30
5
25
15
20
0
10
10
20
15
25
40
15
15
20
20
10
20
20
5
20
10
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
% of
Students
Receiving 3
% of
Students
Receiving 2
% of
Students
Receiving 1
Academic Year: 2007-2008
# Candidates: 43
Rubric
Criteria
1e
1f
1g
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3g
3c
3e
3g
3h
4a
4c
4h
7a
7b
7c
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
IRA Standard
Class
Average
4.4
4.3
2.3
2.2
4.2
2.1
2.1
2.1
3.2
4.3
3.3
4.1
4.1
4.3
3.4
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
2.8
2.9
2.9
3.0
2.9
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.8
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.7
# of Students
# of Students
Receiving 3
# of Students
Receiving 2
# of Students
Receiving 1
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
36
38
37
43
42
31
33
32
35
42
37
37
40
42
35
34
40
42
39
35
35
36
36
32
7
5
6
0
0
11
10
11
8
1
4
3
3
0
5
5
0
1
4
8
8
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
1
3
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
84
%
88
%
86
%
10
0
%
98
%
72
%
77
%
74
%
81
%
98
%
86
%
86
%
93
%
98
%
81
%
79
%
93
%
98
%
91
%
81
%
81
%
84
%
84
%
74
%
16
%
12
%
14
%
0
%
0
%
26
%
23
%
26
%
19
%
2
%
9
%
7
%
7
%
0
%
12
%
12
%
0
%
2
%
9
%
19
%
19
%
16
%
16
%
16
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
2
%
2
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
5
%
7
%
0
%
2
%
7
%
9
%
7
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
9
%
% of
Students
Receiving 3
% of
Students
Receiving 2
% of
Students
Receiving 1
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CORE ASSESSMENT # 4 Clinical Experience 5
Academic Year: 2008-2009
# Candidates: 25
Rubric
Criteria
1e
1f
1g
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3g
3c
3e
3g
3h
4a
4c
4h
7a
7b
7c
8a
8b
8c
8d
8e
IRA Standard
Class
Average
4.4
4.3
2.3
2.2
4.2
2.1
2.1
2.1
3.2
4.3
3.3
4.1
4.1
4.3
3.4
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.0
2.9
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.2
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
# of Students
# of Students
Receiving 3
# of Students
Receiving 2
# of Students
Receiving 1
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
% of
Students
Receiving 3
% of
Students
Receiving 2
% of
Students
Receiving 1
10
0
%
96
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
96
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
10
0
%
0
%
4
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
0
%
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