Allison Zumbach

Science Methods – SCI 385

Effective Teaching Rubric

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Teacher: Allison Zumbach Grade Level: 5

Evaluator: Emily Carroll Subject(s): Science

School/District: N-P Date of Evaluation: 2/7/18

Directions: Read over the criteria and what it means to have completely met the
standards for that particular performance. In the left column write specific
suggestions and areas that need work. In the right column write observations of the
teacher exceeding the standards.

Concerns Criteria Advanced

Areas that Need Work Standards for This Performance Evidence of Exceeding
Standards

Could have a section for 1 – Nature of Science: I loved the lab. I think the
inquiry. I know this was a The content, teaching style, and students will make great
snapshot of the big assessment all reflect that of inquiry connections to it!
picture, so I could be based teaching. Students are learning
missing a lot. However, science in the way that it actually
students are extremely happens.
curious. Maybe allow
some time for students to
just observe and form
their own questions. This
will allow them to make
HUGE connections when
they learn the answers to
those questions. It also
helps foster their innate
curiosity! 
2 – Assessment: Worksheets- formal
Teacher uses a variety of formal, Walking around the
informal, formative, and summative room/checking in- informal

Did your students have
assigned seats? I was just
curious because Jeffrey
was in the same group as
Dillon.
Make sure not to yell over
the kids! I learned this the
hard way. Try using
attention getters! Mrs.
Masters has a bunch of
them if you need ideas. 
This will save your voice!
You could have the
students draw what they
were noticing with the
tornado bottles. After they
draw it, then have them
assessments in the classroom.
Teacher is well organized with ongoing I thought you did a nice job
evaluations of the students. of checking in with students!
3 – National Science Standards: The lab you chose was in
Standards are used to form the questions alignment with a book,
of the lesson. Students meet or exceed which I am guessing aligns
state standards/local curriculum and directly with the standards.
behavioral expectations. Is able to
model this element.
4 – Accounting for Diverse Learners: You did a good job of
Establishes an environment in which rewording questions and
student’s respect and affirm their own checking-in with students.
and others’ differences and are Your “hints” were good to
supported to share and explore get the thought process
differences and similarities. In addition, started.
teachers collaborate with the range of
support specialists to help meet the
special needs of all students. Through
inclusion and other models of effective
practice, teachers engage students to
ensure that their needs are met.
5 – Connections to Other Curricular Not much connection to
Areas: other subjects, but you did
Teacher uses a variety of text selections. connect to real world, which
Teacher successfully incorporates is sometimes even more
reading and writing as well as other important!
contents into the science classroom.
6 – Classroom Safety: You did a great job of
Safety rules are clearly posted in the explaining the lab. You even
classroom. Safety equipment is readily showed the students how to
available in the classroom. Teacher is properly hold the bottles.
obviously dedicated to safety
7 – Classroom Management: Good job moving around the
Teacher is confident in his/her ability to classroom.
handle the class.
Management reveals the ability to elicit
positive response from students.
8- Learning Theories and Science You hit most of the MIs!
Education: Awesome!
Incorporates at least one learning theory
in the classroom and uses a variety of
multiple intelligences.
label and explain what
they think was happening!
9 – Curricular Approaches: N/A
Individually and with colleagues,
consistently adapts instruction,
materials, and assessments to make
challenging material accessible to all
students, including students with
disabilities.
10 – Misconceptions: By putting a hint on the
Teacher is aware of misconceptions that table, you eliminated this!
students may have and is able to stray Good job! 
them from their faulty thinking.

Allison,

I loved watching you teach! I feel so honored to have grown and learned alongside
you. You will be great!! I’m confident in that. You are a natural!

Best of luck with your second placement and of course, job-hunting. 

Emily Carroll