ER universiny 5 = Faculty of Age oF MANITOBA jucation Cc 0 oy BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ‘SUMMATIVE EVALUATION OF PRACTICUM The primary purpose of this document is to evaluate the progress of the Teacher Candidate and inform the Director of the School Experiences Office (SEO) about the candidate's performance with reference to the practicum expectations for the identified practicum course. This evaluation is written by the Faculty Advisor, with input from the Cooperating Teacher(s) and the Teacher Candidate. It is not intended to be used as a reference letter, The candidate's final course grade is determined by the Director, SEO. PRACTICUM INFORMATION Teachor Candidate Last Name: oon First Name: | AlYS8@ student Number | 007672546 Term: | Weir Practicum Course [52 sean [sv School & Divison: | Glrawn Gait Laue Ral SD : Subjeiey Grade) Teushe [0 SEES | scenes ATTENDANCE AND COURSE GRADE Excused Absences: | Unexcued absences | Numbe’ favs Madeap:—[—— FApaa 9 Dayis) Dayle) {all absences must be made up) Grado Aasigned | Wotton of Concam ewe PASS Dives _x{] No SIGNATURES [Treacher Candidate 1] ‘Signature: oat fie, 2017 oe een Fasiy Rae 1 Name eee Date Deceraton of Feculy Adve: sy apnass isa pu Ue cn nese a oe ctr eked ear corsa ee Coparatng Teach fa ben Store ‘Signature(s) [Optional] AEs Date: Age 26/1/27 Declaration of Cooperating Teacher(s): My sigature incates | have read and agree with this evalation.5 snchecee of toe Faculty of Education rt A: School and Community Understanding and Engagements Part A Comments: ~ _ Alyssa routinely upholds and enforces school policies (example: no hats). She is aware of fire routes and lock-down procedures and has participated in a fire drill, She routinely follows expectations of staff and ‘has participated in school community events, such as coaching basketball and volunteering to help during the musical ~ Alyssa has gotten to know all her students and has developed individual connections with them, She has had individual conversations with students that are falling behind. She encouraged students to get involved in the different activities happening at the school ~ _ Alyssa has established a great working relationship with co-operating teacher and classroom educational assistants, ~ _ She has participated in professional development days with staff and other teacher candidates, along with Collaboration between different schools in the division. Alyssa has also participated in Wednesday's, Collaboration day with teachers in the math and science fields ~ _ Alyssa has collaborated with other teachers about new innovative ways to teach that step outside the box (of standard linear styles of learning (collaborative, inquiry based leaming, station rotations, flipped classrooms). = She has helped coach varsity girls’ basketball atthe school and has also helped out with the musical - back stage during spares for daytime shows, and with tickets and ushering in the evening (also got to enjoy the musical) ~ From her CT: ” Alyssa is well aware of all school procedures, rules and daily requirements and took the steps to ensure they were being followed. She recognized the diversity of the community and the students in her classroom and took steps to plan accordingly. Alyssa has continued to foster and grow relationships with staff and students using her kind demeanor and genuine interest in engaging student Jeamers. She regularly stayed beyond class hours to aid students and develop ideas or to provide additional assessment opportunities Part rofessional Engagements and Development Part B Comments: ~ _Pre-class, Alyssa interacts socially with students as they arrive. She is able to carry on personal ‘conversations around their interests and activities. There is also time for conferences with her CT and EA ~ _ From her CT: “Alyssa continues to get stronger in her pedagogical style and constantly sought new ideas {and techniques to try in class. ‘She took on a more developed role than is necessary for a teacher candidate in her second block - teaching 3 classes and taking the lead in constructing and directing chemistry laboratory activities. This extra responsibilty served to increase her confidence and further her ability to control the pace and environment of a classroom’. ming mal [Part ¢: Curriculum, Teaching, and Part C Comments: ~ _ In the frst class that | observed, Alyssa showed a good variety of activities supporting a meaningful mix of ral discussion and written involvement. While reviewing previous concepts, key vocabulary terms are written on the board for emphasis. Diagrams illustrating process are developed sequentially and Facuity Advisor inital ‘Teacher Candidate Ini Page 2 of 38 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION University ‘SUMMATIVE EVALUATION OF PRACTICUM or Mantrona Faculty of Education ‘Supported with a short video. Alyssa ensures that all students are on task and attentive. Explanations are at an appropriate level for her student audience. Class ends with an exit slip to keep them engaged to the end of class, ~ _ During the second observation, the lesson plan included a combination of lecture, video, and activity to ‘address @ variety of leaming styles and collaboration skills. Alyssa has an extended conference with the EA\to coordinate during classroom activities. The pre-tab uses visual clues and word association to Promote retention. Allis written on the white board to focus student attention. The Alien Baby activity }has a comical introduction; the actual activity is well explained, Fun aspects to the assignment have been added. Alyssa has also provided an additional activity for those students who should finish early. ~ From her CT: ~ Alyssa had a fine grasp of the outcomes required by the curricula, and her lessons were ‘well designed to highlight the important points and guide students in deeper thought. She holds Classroom attention with well-timed joking and positive reinforcements that endears her to the students, while she moves quickly from point to point to keep a pace that requires focus and control. Her assessment strategies were adapted to suit individual student needs for success in the content area; Conversations regarding student ability and future needs were ongoing and productive" Part D: Summative Comments and Suggestions for Future Growth Part D Comments: ~ _ Alyssa has become much more confident in her ability to control the classroom during this second Practicum session. She is persistent that students put away their electronic devices and participate in Classroom activities. Her personality is starting to emerge as part of her teaching style, ~ During inquiry, give more time for students to answer and go to specific students to ensure involvement of ‘as many as possible. Siow down! = Board writing can be larger and neater. = Adjust your questioning skills to more establish scientific process. > Consider projecting simpiied instructions pre-lab to have available for a visual student reference. ~ _ When giving students instructions, there are times when itis better to be more insistent rather than ‘suggest required behaviours ~ _ Alyssa is able to take suggestions from her CT and FA, and readily implements them into her teaching style. She has shown a steady improvement over the two practicum sessions this year reflected primarily in her confidence level and lesson planning abilty ~ _Alyssa's voies is strong and clear, she projects well Likewise, her class explanations and individual help ‘scenarios are well handled ~ _ Alyssa has connected with her students; she socializes with and is getting to know them on an individual basis ~ From her CT: * Alyssa has shown herself to be a prepared and conscientious pre-service teacher. She already excels in establishing a positive classroom culture and in building relationships; with continued experience she will continue to develop her presence, along with new pedagogical techniques and assessment strategies. She has had a tremendously successful teaching biock at Glenlawn Collogiate Faculty Advisor initials: Teacher Candidate tntiats: A(J Page 3 of 3