Draft 3 April 30, 2014 UBB Hee EDUCATION 2500 Seley Student Teacher Report Uae acy o Eascaton Cg elec | Student Teacher: ‘Alana Millard Delores Dante, Ph.D. University Consultant: | Jennifer LeGrandeur Grade Level Taught: | Kindergarten School: St. Paul, Lethbridge Instructions: eer cae geld experience cutcome below indicate the student teachers level of performance: either Not Meeting creeaatons, Meeting Expectations, or Exceeding Expectations, Mos students fal wthin the Meeting Expectations Moc cinees there ie clear evidence for Not Meeting Expectations or Exceeding Expectations. For stidents wih the Meeting Expectations category, please indicate level of performance. * At the end of each section, please provide comments regarding the practicum outcome. 1. Professional Growth and Reflection et The ED 2500 student teacher will be able to: ‘* communicate verbally, non-verbaily, and in writing. ‘* reflect critically and analytically on own teaching and loaning experiences. ‘* identity teachers’ professional responsibilities. * understand the richness and complaxity of teachars’ working realities. 2) document cbservations, experiences, and interactions throughout the practicum. ') analyze and interprei observations, experiences, and interactions throughout the practicum, Exceeding Expectations ‘Not Meeting Expectations ‘Meeting Expectations ©) reflect on own role in classroom events and practicum experiences, 4) self-assess and evaluate progress accurately, [ ®) engage in thoughtful decision-making, 4) document professional learning from practicum experiences. 9) respond to feedback by listening to, evaluating, and responding to suggestions. | Comments: Alana provided detailed documentation after each session. She reflected critically and analytically on her own teaching and learning experiences. She communicated verbally through her questions pertaining to her own teaching lessons and well as the lessons she observed. Sho accopted feedback and suggestions and then adapted the ideas to accommodate her teaching style.2. Relationships The ED 2500 student teacher will be able to: ‘© establish a positive rapport with members of the learning community. Exceeding Expectations Not Meeting Expectations Meeting Expectations a) establish and maintain positive and respectful relaionships with leamers. b) establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with Teacher Associate. (©) establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with other members of the school community “d) ‘Support all learners in the classroom. ‘Comments: x x |x| x Alana was able to immediately establish positive and respectful relationships with the students and the other classroom staff members. 3. Directs Learning ‘The ED 2500 student teacher will be able to: * direct leerning activities for individual students and small groups. = communicate verbally, non-verbally, and in writing. ‘+ respond to the diverse needs of learners. a) respond appropriately to and assist learners. b) interact effectively with leamers. | | ©) provide clear direction and instruction. saris TT 4) respond appropriately to learners’ questions. @) provide leamers with focused and appropriate feedback, | )_ promote flexible thinking and consideration of multiple perspectives. [ 9) show sensitviy to individual differences among learners. h) maintain positive expectations for all learners. 3) organize and plan adequately for simple instructonal tasks. |). communicate verbally (e.g. tone, volume, expressiveness, grammar, language). | ¥@ communicate non-verbally (e.g. gestures, expressions, eye contact, congruence soecstone | Erections feted dd =|] [|= |» | pisces | |__between verbal and non-verbal communication). | [communicate in writing (e.g. handwnting, spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and | word choice). I ‘Comments: I | Alana was responsible for the preparation, organization and presentation of a daily mini-lesson. Each week she planned her lessons pertaining to the classroom theme. In of activities; she was willing to ty of games and activities. | gym. Alana presented to the children a vari experiment with a vai Education 2500: Student Teacher Report Page 2of 44, Classroom Management and Leadership #3 2 fe | The ED 2500 student teacher will be able to: 35 2 gs | maintain established academic and behavioral expectations, procedures, and | = 3 routines. gz a 2 |”) reinforce and maintan established behavioral expectations. x ») reinforce and maintain established classroom procedures and routines, x {) monitor ané respond appropriately to student behavior x <) ensure a safe and orderly leaming environment when working with students x €) ‘reinforce and mantain established academic expectations. x )_demonsirate a dynamic presence (e.g. alertness, ‘with-it-ness', enthusiasm, passion) {@) Motivate and engage learners through organization and creativity. Comments: Alana was aware of the importance of reinforcing the established academic and behavioral expectations of the classroom. She demonstrated enthusiasm and initiative when interacting with the students. 5. Professional Conduct and Ethics The ED 2500 student teacher will be able to: ‘+ make appropriate personal and professional decisions. = demonstrate personal and professional conduct and attributes as defined by the Faculty of Education Standards of Professional Conduct. ‘Not Meeting Expectations Expectations @) actin @ manner that respects the dignity and rights of all poreons without prejudice as to race, religious z beliefs, color, gender, sexual oriantation, physical characteristics, age. ancestry or place of origin, ) treat pupils, peers, school personnel, and faculty with dignity and respect and is considerate oftheir e circumstances. _ @) actin a responsible manner, which indudes being punctual, dependable, trustworthy, consistent and x reliable. @) recognize thal atfendance in practicum courses and professional semesters is a professional = responsibilty. ) show maturity and judgment. x 7) demonstraie a commitment to teaching through interest in learning about teaching, consulting, questioning, reading and discussion. z |) enticze (verbally orn writing) the professional competence or professional reputation of others only in x Confidence to proper officials and only after the other person has been informed of the critcism. A) respect the confidentiality of information about pupils, peers, school personnel, or facuily received in ‘confidence or in the course of professional duties. i) act in amenner that maintains the honor and dignity of the profession and the University of Lethbridge. x D) does not make representations on behalf of the Faculty of Education, the University of Lethbridge, the 2 school, or the profession. Comments: Alana demonstrated a commitment to teaching through her oral discussions and hor written journal reflections. [Education 2600: Student Teacher Report Page 3 of 4See Alana was a welcome addition to the classroom. Upon her arrival, she was actively involved with the daily classroom activities that were required: assisting children to complete their tasks, supervising classroom behavior, monitoring discipline issues and preparing student activities. Also, she was responsible for presenting a mini-lesson for each session. Prior to each session she was assigned a topic relating to the classroom theme. She was then responsible for the organization and acquisition of materials that were required for the mini-lesson. She completed each lesson with poise and demonstrated a leadership role. In the classroom, she was aware of the vast amount of preparation that was required ina Kindergarten classroom and was always ready to be actively involved. Recommendation to the Pate: Docomrbor, 1, LOL 4 Faculty of Education: Signalures: —, Aon me i Milk lawl X_| Recommended for Admission ‘Student Teacher A (, 7 |__| Not Recommended for Admission Teacher Associate yf IA, . Celia C4 University Consultant Education 2500, Student Teacher Report Page 4 of