PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

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Student Name:

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Evaluation Date: March 2-27, 2015 (excl. March Break)

Andrusyszyn, Jennifer

Simcoe County District School Board

Victoria Harbour Elementary

Board

School/Location

OVERALL RATING: Level of Development

Ms. Wendy M. Thomas

2/3

Grade/Subject

Associate Teacher

Weeks

EXEMPLARY

Displays exceptional teaching skills in applying the most appropriate content and methodology to meet learners' needs. Actively seeks feedback. Uses a
reflective approach to independently modify teaching practice. Consistently explores and extends understanding of professional growth and responsibility,
including respecting confidential information about students.

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EXEMPLARY

PROFICIENT

Displays sound teaching skills in applying appropriate content and methodology to meet learners needs. Requires minimal assistance in responding to
suggestions for improvement. Demonstrates ability to apply reflective thought successfully in a variety of teaching situations. Displays solid
understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.

PROFICIENT

ADEQUATE

Displays adequate understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology selected are generally appropriate and/or adequate to meet learners'
needs. Requires some assistance in responding to suggestions for improvement. Limited modifications in teaching practice are implemented as a result
of reflection. Displays basic understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.

ADEQUATE

DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Displays unsatisfactory understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology are generally inappropriate and/or inadequate to meet the learners
needs. There may be some response to suggestions for improvement but has difficulty in reflecting on practice and implementing modifications. Although
there may be some understanding of the need for professional growth and professional responsibility, there is minimal evidence in practice, including
respecting confidential information about students.

DOES NOT MEET

EXPECTATIONS

Overall Comments:
Jennifer displayed many natural abilities in the classroom when she first came to our school. She has an obvious passion for teaching and motivating students to be the best that they can be. She is
approachable and willing to take any advice.

1. Commitment to Students and Student Learning

Shows care and commitment to students and to teaching,

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer consistently values the uniqueness of each student. She demonstrates a high degree of
enthusiasm for teaching and establishes a personal rapport with each child. She provides meaningful
and relevant learning experiences to enhance student learning. Jennifer often provides challenges for
students to encourage divergent thinking.

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Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer completed all components of her professional responsibilities including duties and completing
all components of her practice teaching binder as expected. She engages with ease in professional
conversations with all teachers and students.

Collaborates with others to create a learning community

# Days Late: 0

N/A

Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)

# Days Absent: 0

Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking

Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings,

punctuality, initiative...)

Treats pupils equitably and with respect

2. Leadership & Community

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ASSOCIATE
TEACHER

FACULTY

Ms. Wendy M. Thomas

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Student Name:

Andrusyszyn, Jennifer

3. Ongoing Professional Learning

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth

Identifies lesson expectations (curriculum and learning skills) and refineswhere

necessary
Outlines and understands curriculum content and its underlying concepts, facts
and skills
Matches assessment with expectations
Describes pre-assessment of learners including prior knowledge, modifications,
accommodations and alternative expectations
Plans for the learning environment and resources

N/A

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer uses a variety of materials and media. The students thoroughly enjoyed her use of the smart
board in our classroom. Her lesson plans were organized in a logical manner and she always used the
curriculum as a base for planning her lessons. She spent time to assess the student's levels before
beginning a unit.

N/A

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer often motivates students through an introductory activity. Students were involved and
motivated to listen through most of her lessons. She used a variety of assessments including the smart
board, conferencing with students and giving feedback to encourage students to continue learning.

N/A

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer uses a calm yet audible voice to speak to all children and, in turn, they usually respond to her
in the same way. They respect her calm and caring attitude towards them and know that she cares for
each one of them. She often engages students through using a variety of questioning techniques
which encourage different levels of thinking. She demonstrates an understanding of classroom
management strategies and applies strategies for student conduct. She recognizes and reinforces
appropriate behaviours. It was a pleasure to have Jennifer in our class and the students and I will truly
miss her positive attitude and willingness to help out in any situation.

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Uses questioning techniques (Bloom's, probes, prompts, wait time,...)

Uses management strategies (rules/routines, awareness of off-task

behaviours, proximity, proactive strategies,...)
Reinforces positive behaviour

Models communication practices (voice, spoken/written language,...)

Promotes a positive and collaborative learning environment

Uses assessment strategies/recording devices

5. Management and Communication Practices

Consolidates and provides an application that solidifies the learning

Aware of pacing and timing and the need to be flexible

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Jennifer accepted all suggestions made by her associate teacher and was willing to accept any
challenge. She completed her reflections for her lessons plans capably.

Engages the students through an introductory activity

Uses technologies and resources

N/A

Plans a consolidation and application task(s)

Uses instructional strategies which facilitate learning

Plans and develops teaching/learning strategies

4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing

Engages in reflection

4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning

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