Wheaton College Teacher Education Program (WheTEP)

EDUC 125L, Multicultural Tutoring Practicum

Tutoring Program Coordinator Evaluation

Candidate Name: Semester Enrolled:

Tutoring Program Coordinator Name:

Tutoring Program/Site Grade Level/Subject:

Starting Date: Ending Date: Total Hours:

The Conceptual Framework for the Wheaton Teacher Education Program is The Teacher as an Agent of Change. This
framework encompasses three major aspects of teaching: (1) teaching for social justice, (2) making informed decisions,
and (3) acting responsibly. Please evaluate the candidate on each of the listed items using the following scale:

1 = not present
2 = developing but needs improvement
3 = developing appropriately for a beginning education candidate
4 = outstanding development for a beginning candidate
NA = not applicable or not observed

Teaching for Social Justice:

Facilitates a learning community in which differences are respected 1 2 3 4 NA
Makes appropriate provisions for students with particular learning needs 1 2 3 4 NA
Creates a safe (physical and psychological) learning environment 1 2 3 4 NA
Establishes appropriate expectations for student learning 1 2 3 4 NA

Making Informed Decisions:

Uses appropriate strategies to support language learning 1 2 3 4 NA
Uses instructional strategies and technologies to meet diverse students’ needs 1 2 3 4 NA
Uses information about students’ families, cultures, and communities to connect
instruction to students’ experiences 1 2 3 4 NA
Is beginning to understand the uses of assessment to improve tutoring and learning 1 2 3 4 NA
Tutors effectively with individuals/small groups 1 2 3 4 NA
Communicates with and challenges students in a supportive and constructive manner 1 2 3 4 NA
Collaborates with tutoring program personnel when appropriate 1 2 3 4 NA

Acting Responsibly:
Exhibits appropriate professional behavior (e.g., punctuality, dress, language) 1 2 3 4 NA
Works well with other tutors and program coordinator 1 2 3 4 NA
Works enthusiastically with students and is prepared for tutoring 1 2 3 4 NA
Takes initiative when appropriate 1 2 3 4 NA
Acts as an advocate for student needs 1 2 3 4 NA
Overall (Please add any comments on the back of this form.)

The candidate has demonstrated sufficient potential to continue in the Wheaton Teacher Education
Program: YES NO

Tutoring Coordinator’s Signature Date College Coordinator’s Signature Date Grade (P/F)
NOTE: This form is open to candidate inspection and will be placed in the candidate’s file.
Each tutor must also write and submit a 3-4 page reaction paper responding to the following:
Briefly describe the tutoring context. How was the student you tutored influenced by his or her
background, culture and experiences? What problem solving strategies did you employ based on your
reflections of your tutoring effectiveness? How did you change or revise your tutoring due to your
observations of and information about the student you tutored? How did the tutoring practicum
prepare you for being an agent of change? 1/04