THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS - APPRENTICE TEACHING FINAL EVALUATION
Apprentice Teacher Information
Name (last, first, middle)
Semester/Year
Subject(s)/Grade(s)
Placement Details
School District and Campus Name
This page to be completed by UNIVERSITY FACILITATOR and COOPERATING TEACHER
INDICATE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE FOR EACH CLUSTER (with a scale of 0 to 4)
U = Unsatisfactory
BC = Beginning Competent
C = Competent
AC = Advanced Competent
Cooperating Teacher
Cluster I: Subject Matter Knowledge
The components in Cluster I define how deeply teachers
understand the subject, its connections to other subjects, the
state standards, and national standards.
Teachers who excel in Cluster I design instruction that reflects
an understanding of content and important concepts and
principles within that content. Their design and delivery is
coherent in its approach to topics, assessment strategies, and
appropriateness to the range of students in the class.
Cluster II: Equity and Inclusive Design
The components in Cluster II define how teachers understand
the student and how the student’s background, gender, race,
needs, learning style, religion, and culture affect the classroom
environment and individualized instruction.
Teachers who excel in Cluster II design classroom activities
that take advantage of classroom diversity to maximize
learning for all students and consistently provide seamless and
appropriate accommodations.
Cluster III: Teaching Preparation
The components in Cluster III define how teachers use their
knowledge of the subject, students, and resources to organize
and prepare to teach.
Teachers who excel in Cluster III use their knowledge of the
subject, students, and resources to design lessons and
activities that appropriately use technology, provide effective
student assessments, and engage all students in learning.
Cluster IV: Classroom Environment
The components in Cluster IV define how teachers create the
learning environment for their students.
Teachers who excel in Cluster IV develop classroom
environments that are safe, are relatively free of behavioral
disruptions, maximize instructional time, and promote all
students to actively and appropriately participate in
discussions and activities.
Cluster V: Instruction and Delivery
The components in Cluster V define how teachers teach and
guide students in learning.
Teachers who excel in Cluster V communicate clearly and
accurately, using questioning and teaching strategies to
promote students to actively participate and think deeper about
the subject. Effective teachers in this cluster also demonstrate
flexibility and responsiveness to their students and the learning
environment and promote students to cognitively engage in
significant learning.
Cluster VI: Professional Responsibilities
The components in Cluster VI define how teachers
communicate with colleagues, parents, administrators, and the
com-munity to enhance their professional growth.
Teachers who excel in Cluster VI remain current in their
subject, continue to seek professional development
opportunities to enhance their teaching, communicate and
include parents and the community in the educational
environment, consistently use feedback and assessments to
reflect on and improve their teaching, and contribute to their
school and district.
U
BC
0
1
C
2
U
0
BC
1
2
U
0
BC
1
2
U
0
BC
1
2
U
0
BC
1
2
U
0
BC
1
2
University Facilitator
AC
3
4
0
1
C
2
3
AC
4
U
0
BC
1
2
3
AC
4
U
0
BC
1
2
3
AC
4
U
0
BC
1
2
3
AC
4
U
0
BC
1
2
3
AC
4
U
0
BC
1
2
C
C
C
C
C
U
BC
3
AC
4
3
AC
4
3
AC
4
3
AC
4
3
AC
4
3
AC
4
C
C
C
C
C
Fulfillment of University Professional Development Sequence Expectations
Cooperating Teacher
SCALED
0 (rarely) 1 (minimally) 2 (often with rare exceptions) 3 (consistently) 4 (exceptionally)
0
1
2
3
University Facilitator
4
0
Is present and prompt except for emergencies
Performs assigned duties promptly (meeting deadlines)
Maintains communication with Cooperating Teacher and University Facilitator
Reflects on and incorporates supervisory suggestions
Works with faculty/students/parents/administrators in an ethical and professional manner
Works cooperatively with Apprentice teachers, faculty, and staff
Evidence:
Additional Comments:
Mid Semester Grade____________
University Facilitator (Printed Name, Phone Number)
Signature and Date
Cooperating Teacher (Printed Name, Phone Number)
Signature and Date
I have seen the completed final evaluation form; my signature does not imply that I agree with the evaluation.
Apprentice Teacher (Printed Name, Phone Number)
Signature and Date
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2
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4