Pittsburg State University

College of Education Field Experience Evaluation

Teacher Candidate: Storm Shaw____________________________________
2015____________

Semester: Fall

Mentor Teacher:_Anita Carlson_________________________________ School: South Middle School

Lawrence, KS____________________
Directions: Complete only the final column and email to me at tpetz@pittstate.edu
Rating Scale:
N/A No opportunity provided for performance, Not witnessed
1
Novice - Candidate shows awareness and beginning skills
2
Developing - Candidate skills and awareness levels are developing
3
Effective - Candidate consistently demonstrates competence with minimal assistance
4
Advanced - Candidate consistently demonstrates a high degree of competence functioning
independently
The Learner and Learning
Professional educators must understand that learning and development patterns vary among individuals, that
learners bring unique individual differences to the learning process and that learners need supportive and safe
learning environments to thrive.
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Final
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The Learner and Learning

1. Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate instruction
2. Consults a variety of sources (e.g., student records, counselors, resource
specialists, parent conferences, test results, and other diagnostic tools) to
determine the learning needs and capabilities of individual students
3. Differentiates instruction appropriately for specific needs of learners
4. Persists in helping all students achieve success
5. Brings multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention
to learners personal, family and community experiences and cultural norms
6. Designs instruction to build on learners prior knowledge and experiences
7. Displays consistency in dealing with behavior in the least disruptive manner,
utilizing appropriate positive and negative consequences
8. Demonstrates positive rapport with a diverse student population
9. Understands and respects a diverse student/parent population and helps all
students learn respect for the traditions and cultures of others
10. Uses appropriate nonverbal communication
11. Provides a learning environment which includes high time-on-task and active
engagement
12. Promotes a classroom environment that is caring and supportive to all
students
13. Organizes and maintains the physical environment of the classroom in a
pleasant and orderly manner conducive to student learning and safety
14. Monitors students behaviors and activities in the classroom at all times
15. Handles multiple tasks, intrusions and distractions while maintaining the flow
of the lesson
16. Teaches and reinforces classroom expectations, rules, routines and procedures
fairly

Comments: Storm co teaches ELA and Math classrooms with two different co teachers. This is a challenging
situation since he is new to the profession, to the building and did not have a choice the co teaching partner.
Nevertheless, Storm demonstrates flexibility and patience!
Storm is getting to know his students are and how they learn. He engages his students and helps students
achieve at all levels. He reinforces classroom expectations and promotes a low risk environment. Storm works
on creating low risk environment to impact student achievement in both the co teaching classrooms and in the
non co teaching classroom.
Initial

Mid

Final
3
N/A
2

Content Knowledge
1. Demonstrates content area knowledge
2. Keeps abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field
3. Effectively uses multiple representations and explanations that capture key ideas

4.

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in the discipline, guides learners through learning progressions, and promotes

each learners achievement of content standards
Engages students in learning experiences in the discipline(s) that encourage
learners to understand, question and analyze ideas from diverse perspectives
using standards of evidence
Creates opportunities for students to learn and practice content language
Provides a real world context for lesson content
Demonstrates pedagogical knowledge relevant to the discipline

Content
Professional educators must have a deep and flexible understanding of the field and be able to draw upon the
central concepts and structures of their discipline as they work with learners. They integrate cross-disciplinary
skills (e.g., critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and communication) to help learners apply content to
propose solutions, forge new understandings, solve problems and imagine possibilities. Professional educators
connect information to local, state, national and global issues.

Comments:
Storm is learning both the teaching environment as well as the content this year. He joined ELA in the first year
of implementing a new curriculum with little training. The Co-Teaching team work diligently to deliver the
writing curriculum effectively so all students gain access.

Instructional Practice
Professional educators understand and integrate assessment, planning and instructional strategies in coordinated
and engaging ways for effective practice. They understand how to design, implement, interpret and
communicate results from a range of assessments.

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Instructional Practice
8. Creates lessons that encourage students to think creatively and critically and to
solve problems
9. Develops clear lesson plans which include objectives, materials, activities,
adaptations/modifications and evaluation techniques based on the curriculum
10. Develops clear long-term instruction plans (e.g. units and/or modules) which
include objectives, materials, activities, adaptations/modifications and evaluation
techniques based on the curriculum
11. Selects materials and activities consistent with the objectives of the lesson and
students diverse abilities resulting in appropriate adaptations and modifications
12. Applies the appropriate scope and sequence of objectives for teaching the
curriculum (national, state and/or local standards)
13. Uses available educational technologies for effective instruction
14. Provides opportunities for all students to successfully apply or practice knowledge
and skills learned
15. Designs assessments that align with learning objectives
16. Effectively uses multiple and appropriate types of assessment data to identify each
students learning needs and to develop differentiated learning experiences
17. Maintains clear and reasonable work standards and due dates
18. Makes changes in instruction based on feedback from multiple classroom
assessment sources
19. Gives constructive and frequent feedback to students on their learning
20. Balances the use of formative and summative assessment as appropriate to support,
verify and document learning
21. Accomplishes smooth and orderly transitions between parts of the lesson
22. Communicates clearly to all students the objective and purpose of each lesson
23. Conducts class with poise, confidence and enthusiasm
24. Maximizes instructional learning time by working with students individually as well
as in small or whole groups
25. Gives clear directions
26. Provides focus on important points and checks for understanding
27. Uses a variety of effective and appropriate instructional strategies and resources
28. Encourages participation from all students through effective questioning strategies
(e.g., equal distribution, level variation, adequate wait time, probing and clue
giving, and appropriate correctives and feedback)
29. Presents lessons in a clear, logical and sequential manner

Comments:
Storm is very aware to align objectives with assessment. He puts great effort into creating effective lessons
while also revising when needed.

Professional Responsibility
Professional educators create and support safe, productive learning environments. They must engage in
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Mid

Final
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Professional Responsibility
30. Models and teaches safe, legal and ethical use of information and technology
31. Demonstrates maturity and accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner
32. Knows and follows school policies and shares in the general responsibilities and

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33. Listens carefully to all students then responds in a professional manner

34. Practices self-evaluation and reflection
35. Maintains confidentiality at all levels
36. Implements the recommendations from evaluations of professional performance
37. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
38. Maintains a consistently positive and professional demeanor
39. Communicates effectively, appropriately and professionally in all forms and to all

duties associated with teaching (e.g., attendance, discipline, hall duty)

audiences

meaningful and intensive professional learning and self-renewal by regularly examining practice through
ongoing study, self-reflection and collaboration. Professional educators contribute to accomplishing their
schools mission and goals and demonstrate leadership by modeling ethical behavior, contributing to positive
changes in practice and advancing their profession.
Comments:
Storm collaborates and communicates effectively with his colleagues. He also has taken on extra curricular
duties giving him the opportunity to learn about his students outside of the classroom.