PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

Muskoka Concurrent Education Program

Student Name:

Evaluation Date: Year Four: April 28-May 9, 2014

Heeney, Casey

Simcoe County District School Board

Maple Grove Public School

Board

School/Location

OVERALL RATING: Level of Development

Joanne C. Potts

Weeks

EXEMPLARY

JK/SK

Grade/Subject

Associate Teacher

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:
Ms. Heeney demonstrated an obvious passion for teaching young children and was able to relate easily to all students. She demonstrated patience towards special education students. Her sparkling eyes, infectious smile
and enthusiasm captivated students when she read stories and played cooperative games. She shared her interest in animals (chicks, rabbit) and created a drama centre, a chick observation centre and a chick bulletin
board to reflect student inquiries. She used media (photos, videos) to document student learning. Ms. Heeney demonstrated considerable growth in her classroom management skills and will continue to refine these
skills.
1. Commitment to Pupils and Pupil Learning

Shows care and commitment to pupils and to teaching

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

punctuality, initiative...)

# Days Absent: 0

# Days Late: 0

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

Ms. Heeney consistently demonstrated a genuine interest in teaching young children. She actively
engaged in conversation with children and easily remembered individual interests and abilities. Ms.
Heeney provided flexible planning and expectations as needed for the 3 ASD children and other IEP
students in our class (i.e. sensory/ self-regulation supports, time to process, modified expectations,
visual schedules). She patiently worked with all students to achieve personal success in their learning.

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

Ms. Heeney effectively collaborated in planning sessions and initiated dialogues with colleagues with
ease (RCT, DECE, EAs). She competently assumed professional responsibilities within the classroom.
She willingly taught visiting students from other classes about our hatching chicks.

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Collaborates with others to create a learning community

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

2. Leadership and Community

Treats pupils equitably and with respect

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

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ASSOCIATE
TEACHER

FACULTY

Joanne C. Potts
SIGNATURE

Student Name:

Heeney, Casey

3. Ongoing Professional Learning

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth
Engages in reflection

4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning

Plans and develops teaching/learning strategies

Plans a consolidation and application task(s)

4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing

Uses technologies and resources

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

Ms. Heeney identified goals for the students based on learning expectations and refined and adjusted
these as needed. With collaboration, she assessed student needs and prior learning experiences in
order to create effective lessons. She created success criteria to support student learning. Ms. Heeney
was always extremely organized. She prepared learning materials and expertly set up the classroom.
She independently used classroom resources and created her own materials to enhance student
learning. The content of her lessons was appropriate for kindergarten and concepts, facts and skills
were logically sequenced. Ms. Heeney used motivating introductions to get students attention and
actively engaged them in the lessons. Her consolidation activities and application tasks always
involved active student participation. Ms. Heeney assessed students' learning based on the
expectations which allowed her to identify their next steps.

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

Ms.Heeney encouraged student curiousity through her introductory lessons (i.e. stories, baby chicks).
Her teaching strategies always encouraged active hands-on student involvement. Ms. Heeney
implemented a series of measurement (balance scale) and chick activities. She carefully sequenced
lessons, prepared materials and provided physical spaces for optimum learning and behavioural
success. She provided opportunities to allow for exploration, consolidation and application of the
content. She integrated oral language, writing, creative thinking, problem solving and social skills. She
effectively used observation to improve student learning. She developed an awareness of pacing and
timing. She will continue to refine these skills as she develops her ability to balance individual student
needs and whole group management.

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

Ms. Heeney communicated effectively. She developed an awareness of the need to vary her tone,
volume and expression in her voice to enhance the delivery of her lessons. She used questioning
techniques to clarify understanding of concepts and instructions with individuals. With further teaching
practice, she will develop confidence in her questioning techniques in order to encourage a range of
levels of thinking. Ms. Heeney consistently promoted a safe learning environment while encouraging
student independence and responsibility. As she developed confidence in her voice, her attention
getting strategies and classroom management skills improved significantly.

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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

Aware of pacing and timing and the need to be flexible

Promotes a positive and collaborative learning environment

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

Ms. Heeney frequently took the initiative to familiarize herself with current instructional practices (IEP's,
safety plans, guided reading, classroom resources). She was an effective observer. She regularly
reflected and applied new strategies in her teaching in order to enhance student learning.

Uses assessment strategies/recording devices

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

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Consolidates and provides an application that solidifies the learning

5. Management and Communication Practices

Engages the students through an introductory activity

Uses instructional strategies which facilitate learning

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

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