PREPROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES for Evaluation by Cooperating Teacher

Directions: To provide feedback on the candidates performance, please circle 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). 1 2 3 4 (Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Communication) Proficient: Sara is very punctual. If she is not going to be coming she notifies me in advance via e-mail. We briefly discuss the lesson one week in advance, she observes me, and then she teaches the lesson. To become more familiar with the material, Sara could look over the subject area before coming to class. She is respectful to me and the students. 2. Encourages development of a positive self-image in learners (e.g., gets to know students, 1 2 3 4 positive interactions with students). (Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration) Distinctive: Sara communicates well with the students and will talk to them individually and make connections whenever possible and appropriate. They look forward to the day she comes to class. 3. Interacts effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, parents. 1 2 3 4 (Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration, Communication) Emerging: Sara makes good use of the time she has before and after classes to make connections with students. I am not sure if she has had any contact with administration. Interaction with parents doesnt apply. She has communicated with other teachers in the lounge during lunch. 4. Demonstrates effective pre-professional teaching skills. (e.g., planning, implementing 1 2 3 4 lesson) (Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Collaboration, Communication) Proficient: Sara watches and observes me teach the lesson. As I am teaching, she is taking notes . After the class we briefly talk about the lesson and try to anticipate any problems. Then she teaches the next two classes.With this amount of preparation for the class, she has done fairly well. 5. Communicates effectively through speaking, writing, and listening (e.g., gives clear 1 2 3 4 directions, listens to students, uses media). (Dispositions: Respect, Communication) Proficient: Sara does a good job giving clear, complete directions. She listens to the students. Depending on the discussion many will have a connection; however, sometimes the time for the class does not allow for every student to share. To be mindful of the time, encourage students who did not share to share after class. She has used the overhead projector in class and has written notes on transparencies for students to copy. Final Comments/Suggestions for Candidate: As the cooperating teacher, I was not sure of the expectations for Sara. In the future, it would be helpful to know specifically what is expected of the candidate.
Date: 11/23/2010 Grade/Subject: 6th grade Science School: Oak Creek East Middle School Candidate Name: Sara Zavadski Cooperating Teacher: Suzanne Wefler

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