Your Job Title: _______________________________________ Current Date: ______________
Teaching Field of the individual being appraised: ____________________________________________
(i.e. Art, Biology, Math, etc.)
Mark the grade level(s): _____ Middle/Jr. High School _____ High School _____ Elementary
I.
Please rate the teacher according to the following scale:
1 = Needs Experience (Incorrectly Demonstrated, Preparing or Unsatisfactory Performance)
2 = Developing Competence (Infrequently Demonstrated, Adjusting, or Weak Performance)
3 = Competent (Basically Demonstrated, Performing, or Proficient Performance)
4 = Showing Effective Competence (Consistently Demonstrated, Habitually Performing, or
Effective Performance)
5 = Distinguished (Naturally Demonstrated, Personally Creating, or Outstanding Performance)
ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AREA RATING
A.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which illustrate a commitment to a dependable and professional demeanor, an underlying belief system that all students
can learn and specific efforts that foster collaborative/caring relationships.
B.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which portray a caring relationship with students, a positive rapport developed through enthusiasm and high student expectation.
________
C.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which denote a strong knowledge base, an understanding of learning theory, an approach to outcomes-based instructional planning, an integrated lesson design, and a variety of instructional strategies to provide opportunities for all students to learn.
________
D.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which provide active student-centered instruction characterized by clarity, variety, and flexibility.
E.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which promote an orderly, safe classroom environment conducive to learning by providing clear rules and procedures which are
________
________ taught, monitored and consistently reinforced.
F.
The teacher demonstrates specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which establish fair expectations, provide for multiple assessment opportunities, monitor progress in a timely fashion, provide feedback through multiple means, and collaborate with others to meet the needs of all students.
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II. Circle the number that best represents the teacher’s level of expertise.
Subject-Matter Competence
Language Competency
Technological Literacy
Relations with Colleagues
Writing Skills
Communication Skills
Willingness to work with all students
Outstanding Good
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Fair
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Poor
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Please explain any Fair or Poor ratings related to Subject-Matter Competence.
Not
Observed
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
III
Based on comparisons with alternatively licensed teachers from other institutions, please rate PSU graduates:
_____ better prepared
_____ as well prepared
_____ not as well prepared
_____ no comparison available
IV. Please respond to the following questions:
A.
What, in your opinion, are the strengths of this teacher?
B.
What, in your opinion, are the challenges this teacher faces in becoming a highly effective teacher?
C.
In regard to the above stated challenge(s), do you believe the challenge(s) could have been or should have been addressed during the professional semester? Or could PSU work with the teacher to strengthen challenge areas?
D. COMMENTS:
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