York University Practicum Summary Report

Teacher Candidate Name: Mariana Roman-Millor Division: oP/J oJ/I oI/S

Mentor Teacher Name: Michael Fraser
Mentor Teacher Signature: _Michael Fraser_________ Date: April 9, 2021
School Weston C.I. Board: TDSB

Evaluation Period: o End of ED2 Concurrent o EDPR3000 Evaluation Year TWO Consecutive
o End of ED3 Concurrent o EDPR4000 Evaluation Year TWO Consecutive

A. Creating the Environment for Learning Engagements

(Comments on: A.1. Materials, A.2. Classroom Organization, A.3. Affective Climate)

Mariana’s plans and practices reflect understanding of prerequisite relationships among topics and concepts.
She accommodated the various needs and abilities of students by differentiating assignments and activities to
suit students’ learning styles and needs.

B. Classroom Discourse
(Comments on: B.1.Teacher Talk, B.2. Student Talk)

Mariana’s directions and procedures are clear to students and contain an appropriate level of detail. Her spoken
and written language is clear and articulate. Her vocabulary is appropriate to students’ age and interests. Her
probing and follow-up questions are of high quality and help all students develop critical thinking and problem-
solving skills. She allows adequate time for students to respond to questions.

C. Individual Learning Engagements

(Comments on: C.1. Curricular Content, C2. Initiating, C.3. Sustaining, C.4. Culminating/Closing, C.5. Assessing)

Mariana has excellent knowledge of major pedagogical concepts and awareness of current pedagogical trends.
Her knowledge of differentiated instruction was apparent when she engaged students based on students’
interests and experiences. She displayed solid content knowledge and made connections between the content
and other disciplines, ensuring content was cross-curricular.

D. Learning Engagements within Units

(Comments on: D.1. Content)

Mariana's knowledge of differentiated instruction was apparent when she adapted engaging lessons based on
students’ interests and experiences. She displays knowledge of the interests and cultural heritage of students
(including second language and historically marginalized) and recognizes the value of this knowledge. She also
displays solid understanding of the varying approaches to learning that individual students exhibit.

E. Professionalism
(Comments on: E.1. Professional Curiosity, E.2. Professional Conduct)

Mariana responds positively to constructive feedback and incorporates these comments into her daily teaching.
She constantly reflects on professional decisions and engages in self-evaluation. She consistently
demonstrates dependability and punctuality. She also displays knowledge of typical developmental
characteristics of age group, exceptions to patterns, and the extent to which each student follows patterns.

Recommended Practicum Grade: o Pass o Fail