Field Experience Evaluation FSU.20F.

21sp

Date Saturday, December 5, 2020

Semester: ​* Fall 2020

Teacher Candidate ​* Kaci Baker

Cooperating Teacher ​* Jill Arim

University Supervisor ​* Heide James

Evaluator: ​* University Supervisor

School District: ​* Grandville Public Schools

School Building ​* Grand View Elementary

Content Area: ​* All

Grade: ​* First Grade

Evaluation: ​* Student Teaching

Observation: ​* Final Observation

1a. Demonstrates knowledge of content Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

1b. Demonstrates knowledge of Proficient

students (please see descriptions
below) ​*

1c. Sets instructional outcomes (please Proficient

see descriptions below) ​*

1d. Designs coherent instruction Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

1e. Designs student assessment (please Proficient

see descriptions below) ​*

Provide Examples/Evidence of Above (Domain 1):

Throughout the semester, Kaci created lessons with aligned standards and objectives, assessments, and detailed
steps that included questions to check for understanding. For her assessment analysis assignment, she created a
science test and an aligned lesson; Kaci reported that the average score increased from 55% on the pretest to
92% on the posttest. In regard to technology, Kaci demonstrated tasks on the document camera, posted
assignments on SeeSaw, introduced and reviewed content using YouTube videos, researched ideas on
TeachersPayTeachers, and used Google Meet to teach virtually when schools went to remote learning. She also
recorded a couple read-aloud lessons for her class when students were learning virtually.

2a. Creates an environment of respect Proficient

and rapport that establishes a culture
for learning (please see descriptions
below) ​*

2b. Manages classroom procedures Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

2c. Manages student behavior (please Proficient

see descriptions below) ​*

Provide Examples/Evidence of Above
(Domain 2):
Throughout her student teaching experience, Kaci approached
students with kindness and enthusiasm. She used a variety of
classroom management strategies such as count downs to gain
students' attention, clearly stated expectations with questions to
check for understanding, positive feedback to those following
classroom rules, and redirection. Various strategies such as a sticker
chart were also used to assist a student with ADHD with his
behavior.

3a. Communicates with students Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

3b. Uses instructional strategies (please Proficient

see descriptions below) ​*

3c. Engages students in learning Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

3d. Uses assessment in instruction Proficient

(please see description below) ​*

3e. Demonstrates flexibility & Proficient

responsiveness (please see description
below) ​*

Provide Examples/Evidence of Above (Domain 3):

During her student teaching experience, Kaci implemented lessons with hands-on science experiments, partner
work, examples and non-examples, developmentally appropriate videos, recorded read alouds when learning
virtually, and erased boards to allow all students to participate. During her lessons, she asked multiple questions
to check their understanding and often waited until most hands were raised before calling on a student. Students’
ideas were acknowledged and feedback was provided. If newly learned material was not understood by a few
students, Kaci retaught to those that needed extra assistance while others worked independently.

4a. Shows Professional Responsibilities Proficient

(please see descriptions below) ​*

Provide Examples/Evidence of Above Kaci attended staff meetings, professional development

(Domain 4): opportunities, and PLC meetings. In regard to parent contact, Kaci
sent home a well-written, introductory letter to her students' families
at the start of the school year and participated in virtual
parent-teacher conferences. With one of her peers, she volunteered
to create a well-organized bulletin board for the hallway. All of her
interactions have been professional and polite.

Person completing this form ​* Heide James

Email ​* heidejames@ferris.edu