Professional Program Summative Assessment

Teacher Candidate: Kalynn Chapman December 21, 2017

Teacher Candidate Email: kchapman@lakeheadu.ca
Associate Teacher: Debbie Wolfe
Associate Teacher Email: debbie.wolfe@tldsb.on.ca
Faculty Advisor: Airin Stephens
School: Huntsville High School
Board: Trillium Lakelands District School Board
City: HUNTSVILLE
Subjects: Physical Education
Grades: 11
No. of Days Complete: 25

Professionalism
Demonstrates dependability, flexibility and initiative Developing as Expected
Demonstrates sound professional judgment with learners and colleagues Developing as Expected
Acts according to the ethical standards for the teaching profession: care, Developing as Expected
trust, respect and integrity
Demonstrates Reflexive Practice
Arrives early and/or remains after class to discuss/debrief lesson plans Developing as Expected
with Associate Teacher
Accepts, interprets, and uses multiple forms of feedback to enact Developing as Expected
effective change
Analyzes teaching practice for the purpose of improving it Developing as Expected

Comments
Kalynn taught both the badminton and the drug awareness unit in grade 9 physical education class. She
was well prepared; discussed outline of lessons and always self reflected; She was able to juggle the
everyday interruptions of students being absent, snow days and gym reallocation days. She introduced new
videos, peer pressure simulation exercises and was clear on her expectations.

Positive Learning Environment

Maintains positive, inclusive, safe learning environment established by AT:
Respectful, non-threatening engaging, stimulating, challenging Developing as Expected
Safe practices and routines Developing as Expected
Learner-centred; cooperative Developing as Expected
Celebrates individuality and diversity Developing as Expected

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 Builds positive relationships with learners, staff and parents Developing as Expected
Engages in strategic relationship-building conversations with learners Developing as Expected
Models initiative and enthusiasm for learning Developing as Expected
Builds and practices repertoire of classroom management/cooperative Developing as Expected
strategies
Addresses inappropriate behaviours in a positive manner; leaves learner Developing as Expected
dignity intact

Comments
Kalynn was friendly, engaging and encouraging to her students in both the classroom and the gym. Her
health activities were learner centred, active and practical.
She developed a good rapport with students and always acted in a professional manner. She also showed
appropriate classroom management to refocus her students when their behaviour was off task.

Teaching Practice
Demonstrates understanding of child development and educational Developing as Expected
theories to support lesson plan development
Demonstrates understanding of curriculum guidelines, expectations and Developing as Expected
big ideas
Demonstrates understanding of subject matter Developing as Expected
Demonstrates proficiency in the language of instruction in four language Developing as Expected
modalities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Uses a range of relevant, up-to- date resources to support teaching and Developing as Expected
learning
Develops and implements engaging lesson plans and learning Developing as Expected
experiences
Communicates clear, achievable expectations to learners Developing as Expected
Effectively scaffolds learning (i.e. through use of connections to prior Developing as Expected
knowledge and grouping configurations)
Effectively uses questioning to engage learners in their learning Developing as Expected
processes, and to foster critical thinking through learner/teacher and
learner/learner interactions
Engages learners in the learning process through careful selection and implementation of
developmentally appropriate approaches/strategies/tools for active student participation:
Inquiry-based/learner-centred/cooperative learning approaches Developing as Expected
Three-part lesson structure (where applicable): minds-on, action, and Developing as Expected
consolidation

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 Choice and ownership Developing as Expected
Develops learning goals and success criteria with learners, using Developing as Expected
grade-appropriate language, and ensuring clear understanding
Differentiates instruction, modifying content, delivery and/or assessment Developing as Expected
to meet individual learner needs (Placement 3 - with AT guidance /
Placement 4 - independently)
Integrates technology purposefully to promote learning Developing as Expected

Comments
Kalynn's drug awareness unit was excellent. She used up to date materials and videos. She introduced a
peer pressure simulation with gummy bears so all students could feel peer pressure, then applied it to our
drug unit. She used a variety of technologies. Her three part lesson play was solid with clear learning goals,
minds on and activities.

Assessment / Evaluation
Practices assessment for/as/of learning and uses a variety of techniques Developing as Expected
to report ongoing learner progress
Provides specific, meaningful and timely descriptive feedback to learners Developing as Expected
Analyzes results of assessments (for/as/of) appropriately, using Developing as Expected
information to assist individual learners and inform instruction
Effectively communicates, with AT approval, information about learning Developing as Expected
and curriculum foci (i.e. newsletters, bulletins, etc.) to learners and parents

Comments
Kalynn's drug unit included a Poster presentation and gallery walk plus a small written test. She provided
feedback while working on the posters and assessed and returned to students within a few days. Her test
was a good overall summary of the unit.

Her badminton unit included skill assessment and a round robin tournament. She was able to break down
and assess the skills at a grade 9 level. Excellent Work Kalynn.

Additional Comments
Kalynn's confidence grew with each lesson. The students enjoyed both her lessons and her
friendly personality. She is an excellent teacher and will be an asset in any school.

FACULTY ADVISOR'S OVERALL RECOMMENDATION:

Developing: Given that this is the teacher candidate's third field placement, he/she is developing as expected.

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Official document produced by Lakehead University, Faculty of Education
Dated: 2018-05-02 Signed by:

Dr. Teresa Socha

Chair, Undergraduate Studies in Education

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