Form: "Practicum Candidate Evaluation Form

(current)"
Author: Nichole Montague
Date Submitted: 04/25/2014 2:59 PM (HST)
Created With: Taskstream - Advancing Educational Excellence
* = Response is required
* Teacher candidates name:
Donna Soriano
* School Name
Nanaikapono Elementary
* Mentor teachers name:
Nichole Montague
* Semester
Spring
* Grade
6
HTSB Standard 1: Focuses on the child
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Nurtures students desire to learn and achieve. !
Demonstrates concern and interest by taking time to
listen and respond to students.
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Uses student experiences, interests and real-life
situations in instruction.
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Uses developmentally appropriate activities to promote
student success.
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Makes instructional decisions which consider students
physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano had a pleasant respectful atmosphere around students and staff. She
utilized a variety of materials in her lesson to engage students in different learning
modalities. She also asked questions about how concepts related to real life
experiences or gave examples of real life applications the students could relate to.
She made herself available to assist students with their work during intervention
time.
HTSB Standard 2: Creates & maintains a safe and positive learning environment
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Promotes empathy, compassion, and mutual respect
among students.
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Models a caring attitude and promotes positive
interpersonal relationships.
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Provides learning experiences which actively engage
students as individuals and as member of collaborative
groups.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano treated each child respectfully and helped to promote positive attitudes
in the classroom by assisting them and encouraging students. She also provided
opportunities for group work and individual work that engaged students during
science labs.
HTSB Standard 3: Adapts to learner diversity
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Develops rapport with all students. !
Adapts instruction to students differences in
development, learning styles, strengths and needs
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano had 6 classes of science students that she observed and taught in her
two lessons. She was kind and considerate with all students but would need more
time to really get to know the individual students and their strengths and
weaknesses. She had a variety of ways to deliver information (videos, handouts,
hands on activities, and oral communication and questioning) which helped reach
different students.
HTSB Standard 4: Fosters effective communication in the learning environment
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Communicates openly with all students and others
working in the learning environment.
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Models and promotes clear and logical oral and written
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expression, using Standard English or a target language
as appropriate.
Engages students in different modes of communication. !
* Evidence
Ms. Soriano engaged students in a calm, positive and confident manner. She spoke
professionally with them and provided written, oral, hands on learning
(labs/activities) and auditory materials (Bill Nye videos) to communicate content
knowledge. She also had students work with partners or groups and discuss
concepts/questions with them.
HTSB Standard 5: Demonstrates knowledge of content
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Connects knowledge of content area(s) to students prior
experiences, personal interests and real-life situations.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano was well prepared for both lessons she taught. She had a good
understanding of the basic content material and was able to link that to students
prior experiences - ex: standing in the sun with a black shirt will cause you to get
more hot than standing in the sun with a white shirt. This is an area that will
continually be developed further.
HTSB Standard 6: Designs and Provides Meaningful Learning Experiences
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Plans and implements logical, sequenced instruction and
continually adjusts plans based on learner needs.
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Provides learning experiences & instructional materials
that are developmentally appropriate & based on desired
outcomes, principles of effective instruction & curricular
goals.
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Incorporates a variety of appropriate assessment
strategies as an integral part of instructional planning.
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Links concepts and key ideas to students prior
experiences and understandings, using multiple
representations, examples and explanations.
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Applies concepts that help students relate learning to
everyday life.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano provided various learning opportunities for all students. She did one
lesson at a time on standards we hadn't covered yet in science, so it was difficult to
use assessment for instructional planning. She will have more of an opportunity for
this next semester.
HTSB Standard 7: Uses active learning strategies
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Provides challenging learning experiences which develop
higher order thinking skills.
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Engages students in active, hands-on, creative, open-
ended, problem-based learning experiences.
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Provides opportunities for students to apply and practice
what is learned.
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Uses the school's current technologies as tools for
teaching and learning.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano provided different hands on lab activities for students. She provided all
materials and went out of her way to obtain them prior to coming to class. Students
were very engaged in their learning as they got to experiment with hands on
activities to better understand the concepts. Open-ended, problem based learning
opportunities are something she can develop more next semester as she will have
more time with her class.
HTSB Standard 8: Uses assessment strategies
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Evaluates students performances and products
objectively and fairly.
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Uses a variety of appropriate assessment strategies to
enhance knowledge of learners & appropriately modifies
teaching & learning strategies.
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* Evidence
One thing that was lacking was assessment. I didn't discuss this with her prior as I
expected to get feedback/grades on how students did in their lessons. This is an area
I would have liked to get more information on but can't really ding her because we
didn't talk about it and I didn't tell her my expectations. She also only had one day
with students and was limited to one lesson, but it still would be nice to get an idea
how the students did.
HTSB Standard 9: Demonstrates professionalism
* The extent to which the teacher candidate:
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Reflects on practices and monitors own teaching
activities and strategies, making adjustments to meet
learner needs.
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Provides and accepts evaluative feedback in a
professional manner.
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Conducts self ethically in professional matters. !
Models ethical behaviors, including honesty, fairness and
respect for individuals and for rules.
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Demonstrated good work habits including reliability,
punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
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Participates actively and responsibly in classroom
activities, as appropriate.
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* Evidence
Ms. Soriano showed up on time and was well prepared for each day/lesson. She
followed through on her responsibilities and made sure to provide all the materials
she would need in her lessons. She accepted feedback on her lesson plans and made
adjustments accordingly. She also conducted herself professionally among all
students and other teachers and dressed in a professional manner.
Overall Comments
Directions: Please provide your comments regarding the teacher candidates areas of strength and areas
to be developed below:
* Strengths and Areas to be Developed
Areas of strength are:
Professionalism and
calm/confident/respectful demeanor with
students and teachers. Caring about the
students and engaging students in
various learning opportunities.
Maintaining a positive and encouraging
Areas to be developed are:
Getting to know different student ability
levels and adjusting lessons accordingly
for individual students - especially SPED
students. Using assessments to help plan
lessons and assess for student
understanding. Of course content
role with students and a willingness to
help them solve problems.
knowledge will need to be developed
further, but for her time with me, Ms.
Soriano did well!