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Christ The Redeemer

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Teacher Evaluation Form

Evaluation - April 2008

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Hall

School: Sacred Heart Academy

Teaching Assignment Grade One Generalist

Principal's Name: Paulette Chotowetz / Vincent Behm

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26 Performance Domains and Criteria

CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION Teacher Evaluation Form

Performance Domains and Criteria

A. ICLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION I

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0 ~DD 0 provides an atmosphere in which industrious self-regulation is maintained and does not have to intervene to promote on-task behavior.

uses appropriate routines and cues to ensure smooth, seamless and quick transitions from one learning activity to the next.

consistently enforces a "hands-up" expectation and avoids accepting all call outs.

implements low-key responses/strategies to deal with minor behavioral infractions.

uses appropriate strategies to gain whole-class attention quickly and maintains it.

ensures time is spent on-task and maximizes every available moment of instructional time.

greets students as they enter the classroom and has a meaningful and productive activity for them to work on as soon as they enter.

outlines, reinforces, and follows a set of defmed appropriate behavioral expectations and appropriate escalating consequences.

stays at their teaching station during class time.

maintains a neat and orderly classroom and ensures supplies and resources are properly and neatly stored.

makes good use of bulletin boards and counter space to create interesting displays, to stimulate interest, illustrate key concepts and

model behaviors or to display student work.

prominently displays an attractive faith focus area in the classroom.

varies his/her physical location in the classroom walking about at appropriate times to monitor student progress, check for

understanding, assist students as required and to deal with minor behavioral infarctions in a low-key manner.

Comments:

• Thank you for continuing to ensure your students know your expectations and for the commitment you have shown to improving your management routines and strategies.

B. IPLANNING I

thoroughly understands the underlying structure of the subject being taught.

shows a knowledge beyond the minimums presented in the text and is able to add details which illuminate a point or add interest.

demonstrates an understanding of the Provincial Program of Studies and effectively relates hislher program to it.

produces long-range plans for each subject assignment specifying goals, topics, timelines, evaluation and materials used and these plans are aligned to the provincial program of studies.

produces daily lesson plans of such detail that it provides students with a clear and thorough framework of expectations for each lesson. In particular, the daily lesson plans states the objectives, topics, materials used and sequences of activities. The plans are aligned to the curriculum.

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has amassed all materials required for the lesson beforehand, has previewed audio-visual materials, has done necessary duplication and has set up the teaching station as appropriate and to the extent possible considering prior use of the facility.

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uses concrete materials and experiences to illustrate abstract ideas especially, but not limited exclusively to, the lower grades.

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• Jenn, thanks for your enthusiasm and interest in technology which you have so successfully planned into your grade one curriculum. Keep this as a focus!

C. IMETHODOLOGY I

uses a variety instructional strategies that will most effectively address the learning objectives. Examples include brain-based strategies, direct instruction, cooperative learning, group investigation, inquiry strategies.

uses a variety of techniques to create interest, illustrate abstract ideas, and assist learning.

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structures lessons to include important elements such as: accessing prior knolwedge; scheduled review; stating the objectives of the 0 r8l 0 0 0 lesson; modeling the outcome desired; using guided practice; using independent practice; checking for understanding; and closing

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• You have used a variety of methods ands I commend you for the group work you have tried with grade ones and I hope you continue to look at how effective planning and classroonm management can assist you in the different methods you are using.

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makes provisions for individual differences such as learning styles, differing speeds of learning, capacity for abstraction and personal interests.

Comments:

D. IQUESTIONING!

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uses techniques that maximize student participation such as encouraging volunteerism, calling on non-volunteers, using appropriate "wait-time," and asking students to paraphrase one another's responses. The level of student engagement is high.

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uses varied levels of question requiring not only recall, but also synthesis, analysis, and evaluation.

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distributes questions equally.

uses questions as a means to thoroughly check for understanding.

provides abundant and varied opportunities for individual and group expression in discussion and other activities.

Comments:

• You have successfully focused on questioning students at varying levels (synthesis, analysis and evaluation).

E. IINDIVIDUALIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONI

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arranges differentiated Iearning experiences to meet the needs and abilities of their individual students.

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makes provisions for individual differences such as learning styles, differing speeds of learning, capacity for abstraction, and personal interests.

provides extra help to students, as appropriate, including after school assistance, and actively encourages students to attend.

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works effectively with all specialized services to improve educational opportunities for students .

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Comments:

• Jennifer, thank you for the commitment in individualizing your instruction for the student in your classroom. Always know that the learning support team and teacher teams are a wealth of information to assist you.

F. !ASSESSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMEN11

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regularly employs a variety of valid and reliable means to assess achievement and comprehension during and after instruction. 0 ~ 0 0 0

conducts evaluation that reflects the relative weight of the goals of the curriculum and conducts assessments that reflect the school's 0 ~ 0 0 0 grading policy.

respects the confidentiality of student performance information and assessments. 0 ~ 0 0 0

communicates information on important student educational needs not being met to the Principal. 0 ~ 0 0 0

assists and encourages each student to appraise his or her own progress.

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uses frequent formative evaluation and, when necessary, provides escalating interventions to help students succeed.

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Comments:

• You have successfully focused on compiling a varied and comprehensive body to reflect the achievements of your students throughout each term. Remember the importance of diagnostic assessment.

G. IMOTIV A TION AND CLASSROOM CLIMA TFJ

utilizes activities to encourage and develop student initiative in a wide variety of ways.

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reinforces and celebrates student successes.

is animated, positive, and enthusiastic.

uses good humour, when appropriate, to enhance learning.

provides an environment which results in co-operation and mutual respect among all students.

exhibits to students a Catholic example that is consistent with what is being taught, by proclaiming Catholic philosophies through their actions.

treats students with respect as befitting the Christian nature of our school administering correction in a firm but kind manner, refraining from sarcasm or personal attacks.

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You have successfully focused on creating an environment of respect, interest, excitement and humor for your students.

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H. IPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES!

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D r2JDD D has a good command of spoken and written English to the level appropriate for hislher subject assignment

projects hislher voice appropriately including volume, clarity and intonation.

has the physical and mental health to be able to actively carry out herlhis duties.

maintains an appropriate level of grooming and dress.

Comments:

The first year is always a difficult on a new teacher but you have successfully maintained your energy and health. Thank you for your wonderful happy disposition.

SUNIlVIARY COMMENTS (attach additional comments, ifnecessary)

Areas of significant teaching effectiveness: The following notations reflect effective teaching practices, therefore, you are encouraged to continue to:

• We are so happy to have you as part of our Team at Sacred Heart. We appreciate your sharing your talents and look forward to having you share in our Team and Staff Meetings.

• Jennifer we so enjoy your enthusiasm for technology and your attempt to make your lessons "spark" for all your students.

• Your obvious effort in classroom management and planning are appreciated and relates significantly to the success you have had in Grade 1 this year.

• Congratulations on such a wonderful first year.

Suggestions to consider for teaching improvement: In order to improve the effective teaching practices, I suggest you:

• Jenn as you continue to develop as a professinal teacher you will see the need to individualize your instruction for all your students by using the other professionals in the building as a resourse. Please continue to show your leadership and know we so appreciate your involvemnet in problem solving and staff develoment. We also know that your efforts in planning and assesment will grow in your second year

Original: Teacher

Copy One: Divisional Personal Record File

Copy Two: School Personal Record Fil

Mandatory requirements for improvement: In order to deal with serious instructional concerns, effective immediately you are re uired to:

I have read and discussed this evaluation with the evaluator.