OCTOBER, 2014

Response Summary:
Intern's Name:
First Name: Joseph
Last Name: Burke
MSU E-Mail: Burkejo7@msu.edu
Mentor Teacher's Name:
First Name: Rory
Last Name: Beer
E-Mail: rdbeer@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Field Instructor's Name:
First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Price
MSU E-Mail: ajprice@msu.edu
Indicate the assessment:
Fall Mid-Semester
Assessment of Intern Progress form completed by:
Field Instructor
Is this the Consensus form?
Yes
Enter the conference date for this Assessment of Intern Progress form:
(mm/dd/yyyy)
10/23/2014
Standard 1: Knows and Teaches English/Journalism as a Subject MatterElements: a.
Knows content, b. Purpose and coherence, c. Promotes independent learning, d.
Teaches for understanding
Proficient
Standard 2: Works with Students as IndividualsElements: a. Clearly communicates,
b. Adapts curriculum, c. Employs multiple strategies, d. Seeks relevance and
authenticity, e. Includes, accommodates, differentiates
Competent
Standard 3: Assesses Student LearningElements: a. Sets measurable goals, b.
Assesses students as individuals, c. Adjusts based on ongoing assessment, d.
Technologically enhances assessment

Competent
Standard 4: Organizes a ClassElements: a. Structures participation to engage
students, b. Promotes safe and inclusive environment c. Promotes intellectually
engaging environment, d. Teaches students to productively participate in classroom
community,e. Organizes activity
Competent
Standard 5: Uses Space and Technologies in a ClassroomElements: a. Designs
classroom to promote learning, b. Uses multiple modes to technologically enhance
learning, c. Provides access to available technology, d. Monitors technological
issues, e. Teaches care of room
Proficient
Standard 6: Joins a Faculty and a SchoolElements: a. Attends to policies, b. Forges a
school-based practice, c. Participates in accountabilityd. Fosters learning
communities
Competent
Standard 7: Engages Guardians and CommunityElements: a. Guards students'
welfare, b. Respectfully engages parents and guardians, c. Uses community
resources in teaching and/or curriculum, d. Practices language awareness
Competent
Standard 8: Engages with Profession of Teaching as a Reflective LearnerElements: a.
Meets a teacher's responsibilities, b. Cultivates a teacher's manner, c. Negotiates a
working relationship, d. Teaches responsibly
Competent
Please select the Standards that you would like to provided Evidence, Strengths or
Practices To Work On:
Knows and Teaches English/Journalism as a Subject Matter
Works with Students as Individuals
Assesses Student Learning
Organizes a Class
Uses Space and Technologies in a Classroom
S1 Evidence/Strengths
Rory: Joe has created a grammar lesson focusing on pronouns which included
many examples and a handout. This will tie into the personal narrative unit. He has
worked with me in developing weekly lesson plans and is knowledgeable of the
common core standards. Joe has done a good job of following the Oakland Schools
units and has implemented various lessons involving writer?s notebook. Joe has also
initiated several lessons revolving around the culture of thinking model Clarkston
encourages.
S2 Evidence/Strengths

Rory: Joe clearly communicates his expectations to the class for each lesson. He
tries to have a short conversation with each student each day. He has used a variety
of styles to reach individual students and has done a great job of differentiating his
instruction. He has used personal stories to demonstrate the purpose of a lesson
and has used multiple thinking routines such as ?think-pair-share?, group activities,
visual based handouts, and lessons incorporating technology.
S3 Evidence/Strengths
Rory: Joe has included the days learning objective on the board for the students to
see. Joe continuously reviews the students? grades and giving students options that
?go beyond? the traditional guidelines of an assignment. Joe has assessed the
students? learning of Romeo and Juliet with a quiz at the end of each act. He has
also used their writer?s notebooks as a means of practicing the lesson for the day.
Joe has incorporated the use of computers several times into lessons. At this time
we are still in the middle of two big units and the major assessments have not been
completed yet.
S4 Evidence/Strengths
Rory: Joe has been able to get participation from everyone in the class. He calls on
different students and has been able to get quite a few students to open up and
share their ideas. He does a great job of modeling responses and uses personal
experiences to encourage participation.
S5 Evidence/Strengths
Rory: Joe has helped from the beginning of the year to get the classroom set up.
We have instituted several organizational procedures to help kids and parents
understand what is being taught and where to find information. For example, we
have an area of the room where extra handouts are located, supplies, etc. He has
been willing to use the technology that is available to us. Joe does use examples of
technology such as social media that is easily relatable to the students.
Intern's Grade:
Pass
Enter any additional comments or notes here:
Andy: Joe is doing well at this point in his internship. I look forward to seeing him
further develop his practice.