PREPROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES for ED 215R

Evaluation by Cooperating Teacher

Directions: To provide feedback on the candidates performance, please mark the appropriate number on the Likert Scale at
the right of each category below using the following descriptors: 1= Inadequate; 2 = Emerging; 3 = Proficient; 4 = Distinctive.
IN ADDITION, for each category, please comment on the candidates strengths or areas in which s/he can improve. When
possible, please provide specific examples or comments to support your view.

1. Conducts self in a professional manner (e.g., attendance, preparation, respect).

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(Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Communication)
Miss Checker always came on time and spent additional time in order to complete her observed lesson. She sent reminder
emails of when assignments were due and lesson plan previews in advance to allow me time to provide feedback.
2. Encourages development of a positive self-image in learners (e.g., gets to know students,
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positive interactions with students). (Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration)
Miss Checker asked for a class composite with student names in order to get to know them and be able to use their names
quickly in the semester. She always got to the students' levels to talk or confer with them. She built relationships through
her interactions and provided positive, meaning feedback. She would also ask questions to push their thinking forward.
3. Interacts effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, parents.
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(Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration, Communication)
She wore smiles regularily and used friendly body language with all staff and parents she had interactions with at College
Park. She would ask questions to learn as much as possible during her placement. She briefly observed other teachers
(Reading Specialists, ESL and Specials teachers) who work with our students when opportunities allowed for it.
4. Demonstrates effective pre-professional teaching skills. (e.g., planning, implementing
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lesson) (Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Collaboration, Communication)
Miss Checker researched what we had been studying and where the class was heading in the units to plan a lesson that fit
in with our scope. She chose her own books and asked clarifying questions when and if needed. She delivered some
lesson components with great confidence. Miss Checker thoughtfully preplanned class management reminders within her
lessons to establish expectations aligned with known classroom routines.
5. Communicates effectively through speaking, writing, and listening (e.g., gives clear
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directions, listens to students, uses media). (Dispositions: Respect, Communication)
She often would ask students to use a "thumbs up" if they understood the directions. She used both ipads and the
activeboard with our students. Her anchor charts were easy to read and provided important resources for the students.
Miss Checker used students' names when necessary to help ensure active listening.
Final Comments/Suggestions for Candidate:
It was an absolute pleasure working with Miss Checker this semester! She will be greatly missed.
Date: December 1, 2014

Candidate Name: Lauren Checker

Grade/Subject: 1st grade

School: College Park

Cooperating Teacher: Colleen Korpal

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