PRACTICUM FINAL REPORT 2017-2018

Teacher Candidate: University of Ottawa Student Number:

Danielle

School Name: School Board:

St Dominic OCSB

Placement Period: University of Ottawa Representative:

September 2017-April 2018 Margaret

Associate Teacher: Grade(s) - Subject Area(s):

Kimberley Kenna JK/SK

Number of days late: Number of days absent:

0 0

Make Up Days for Absences

FINAL EVALUATION: PASS FAIL

Please Note:
This evaluation should be based on the developmental nature of learning to teach. In filling out the report please
keep in mind the Teacher Candidate’s stage of preparation in the program Please refer to the rubric in the Practicum
Handbook for a clearer description of each competency level.

Under the ‘comment section’ for each competency please add a description of the positives that really stand out
for the Teacher Candidate and/or to make suggestions in areas where the Teacher Candidate needs
improvement.

The Teacher Candidate signs the report, retains the original and is responsible for emailing practic2@uottawa.ca
or delivering a copy to the Practicum Office and the Faculty Representative.
A. PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT COMPETENCY
(Interactions, relationships, responsibilities and initiative )

Meets Expectations

Comments:

Danielle continues to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism among staff members and students. She developed
strong working relationships with her French partner, and the ECE educators in both classrooms. Danielle has
enthusiastically attended and participated in all professional development opportunities, and staff meetings offered during
her practicum. She continues to volunteer many extra days to work in small groups with students, and help teach them
skills such as self regulation and guiding them in social interactions. Danielle helped with preparing the boys basketball
team during practices, and accompanied them to the tournament. She continues to always fulfilled the responsibilities set
outCOMMUNICATION
B. in the University Practicum Handbook. Danielle never hesitates to volunteer her time to help students or staff with
COMPETENCY
, non-verbal, written communication, listening and responding)
school activities.
(Verbal

Meets Expectations

Comments:

Danielle speaks to the children in a clear and calming voice. She is able to quickly gain their attention and keep them
engaged. Danielle has learned how to quickly adapt her lessons to meet the children where they are, and to engage in
call backs or calming activities to bring them back to ready to learn when they become distracted.

C. KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY
(Subject knowledge, developmental nature of learner, curriculum)

Meets Expectations

Comments:

Danielle has shown growth in her understanding of the Ontario curriculum expectations. She effectively builds on student
responses, and responds to their questions. She gives students an appropriate amount of wait time to respond when she
poses questions during circle time. Danielle enthusiastically took the lead on presenting several very exciting and
engaging science experiments and STEAM activities. These activities provided many opportunities for the students to
demonstrate their abilities to problem solve. She also took note of the children's interest in living things, and planted a
vegetable garden with them.
D. COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS COMPETENCY
(Positive learning environment, managing classroom environment, student
engagement, collaborative problem-solving)

Meets Expectations

Comments:

Danielle has presented herself in a positive and professional manner. She is aware of and easily maintains the daily
routine of the classroom. Danielle uses appropriate voice and volume when managing behaviours. She creates an
environment in which she is able to maintain the respect and attention of the students. During centre time, Danielle
circulates and is able to identify and help students who need assistance. She uses appropriate eye contact and non
verbal body language when speaking with students. She has a very gentle and kind approach, which makes the children
feel very at ease with her.
E. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION COMPETENCY
(Development of lesson and unit plans, implementation and assessment)

Meets Expectations

Comments:

Danielle gathers materials, and creates exciting and engaging lessons. She uses her knowledge of the children's
interests to create opportunities for inquiry and innovation. Danielle has demonstrated a keen interest in working with,
and developing activities for children who are struggling academically and socially.

Overall Comments:

It has been an absolute pleasure having Danielle as a student teacher in our classroom. She came to this placement
eager to learn and with a background in working with children. She is patient with the students and easily adapts her
teaching to meet their individual needs. During her placement, Danielle handled daily routines, and established proper
order and discipline. Her caring and consistent manner enabled her to connect with students who had both academic
and social challenges. Danielle made a special effort to praise difficult students when they were behaving appropriately
and to recognize quiet students for their diligent work. She was welcomed enthusiastically by the students in our
challenging JK/SK classes. Danielle was actively involved in their learning on a consistent basis. She spent countless
hours preparing for lessons to ensure the students would love them and want to learn what she was teaching. She was
always prompt and ready to take on the day at school. Danielle was always willing to help out wherever needed, and
immersed herself in our school culture. She will be a valuable asset to any school staff. We congratulate Danielle on a
very successful first practicum.

Signature of Teacher Candidate: Date:

Kimberley Kenna April 26, 2018

Signature of Associate Teacher: Date: