CSC EDUC 131 Observation Experience & Report Evaluation Candidate Name: _____________________________________________________ CSC Instructor: ______________________________________________________ Observation hours completed and verified (10 minimum); _____yes _____no Required paperwork completed _____yes _____no Definition of Terms: 4. Advanced (A level) The student candidate demonstrates an active cooperation and broad willingness to participate in classroom activities with both the teacher and the students when appropriate. Report contains very complete information and demonstrates many of the Conceptual Framework attributes. All questions answered clearly and completely. Answers show high degree of reflection/thought and the ability to connect principles learned in class to practices observed in the field. Presentation overall is superior quality. 3. Proficient (B level) The student candidate is cooperative and willing to participate in classroom activities with both the teacher and the students when prompted. Report contains complete information and demonstrates some of the Conceptual Framework attributes. All questions answered clearly and completely. Answers show a moderate degree of reflection/thought and the ability to connect principles learned in class to practices observed in the field. Presentation overall is of excellent quality. 2. Progressing (C level) The student candidate demonstrates a minimal understanding of the need for cooperative classroom participation. Report contains information and demonstrates few of the Conceptual Framework attributes. All questions answered. Answers show a lesser degree of reflection/thought and lesser ability to connect principles learned in class to practices observed in the field. Presentation overall is of good quality. 1. Unacceptable (D level) This candidate exhibits a distinct lack of understanding of the educational process. Serious deficiencies in the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be a teacher are apparent. Report omits some information and demonstrates an overall lack of the Conceptual Framework attributes. Some questions are not answered. Answers show little reflection/thought and the inability to connect principles learned in class to practices observed in the field. Presentation overall is of poor quality. The Observation Report is the student’s response to and reflection on the classroom observation experience. Please use the rating scale above to assess the student on Conceptual Framework (CF) dimensions using answers to individual questions as listed on the chart below and your overall impression of the Observation Report. The rater may evaluate the overall tone and presentation of the report, the classroom teacher’s rating and comments, in addition to the specific questions listed below. The CF attributes listed are given as guides to evaluating the student’s understanding and ability to recognize those attributes when observing a classroom teacher in action. Evaluation of Teacher Candidate’s Classroom Observation Experience 1 2 3 4 Conceptual Framework Dimension/ Observation Report Question # Leadership (Initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility decisiveness, engaging, goal setter industrious, modeler) #2, 18, 22, 23 Assessment (Fairness, equitable, data driven instructor) #12, 23 Unacceptable (D) Progressing Proficient (C) (B) Advanced (A) Conceptual Framework Dimension/ Observation Report Question # 1 2 3 4 Unacceptable (D) Progressing (C) Proficient (B) Advanced (A) Communication (Understanding, listener, varied strategies, written language skills) #7, 18, 19, 20 Human Relations/Diversity (Tolerance, foster relationships, inclusivity, developmental paradigm) #9, 15, 16, 17, 21 Methodology/Technology (Consistency, objective based, sequenced, technological awareness) #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 21 Professionalism (Collegial, seeks knowledge, self reflection, ethical behaviors, respectful, proper dress, effective classroom management skills, appropriate knowledge of subject matter, and seeks opportunities to grow professionally #19, 20, 22, 23 Thinking Skills (Synthesis, analysis, judgment, critical inquiry, problem solving) #14, 22, 23 Please be candid in your response to the following: Does this student demonstrate the potential to become a classroom teacher? _________________________________________________________________________ Please use this space to make any additional comments: Class/Grade Observed Date Number of Observation Hours Teacher