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Seminar
EDUCATION 2500 Report
Student Report To be completed by
Ed 2500 Instructor

Student: Alec McLeod X Fall

Ed 2500 Instructor: Teresa Loewen Semester: Spring
Section: D Summer
Year: 2020

Instructions:
 For each learning outcome below select the student’s level of performance: either Not Meeting Expectations, Meeting Expectations, or Exceeding
Expectations. Most students fall somewhere within the Meeting Expectations category unless there is clear evidence for Not Meeting Expectations or
Exceeding Expectations. For students within the Meeting Expectations category, please indicate level of performance.
o Not Meeting Expectations = no or little evidence of meeting an expectation or criterion.
o Meeting Expectations = varying levels of consistency and/or quality in satisfactorily meeting an expectation or criterion.
o Exceeding Expectations = consistent exemplary performance in meeting an expectation or criterion.

The EDUC 2500 student will be able to:

1. Understanding of Teaching as a Profession
 describe relationships among fundamental aspects of contemporary education. (e.g. school, student, teacher,
community, curriculum)

Expectations

Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting
 describe issues and ethical concerns related to the teaching profession.

Exceeding
 identify teachers’ professional responsibilities.

Meeting
 recognize the richness and complexity of teachers’ working realities.

a) identify current trends in education. X

b) describe ways schools connect to and reflect the local community. X
c) describe contextual variables that affect teaching and learning. X
d) describe ethical issues unique to the teaching profession. X
e) recognize the range and nature of teachers’ professional responsibilities. X
f) recognize the richness and complexity of teachers’ working realities. X
Comments:

Re: Alec McLeod

Alec has a real strength in analyzing events and situations and applying them to the present. He has a strong
grasp of the role of the teacher as represented in the Teacher Quality Standard, and sees how the competencies
are linked to one another.

Alec's presentation on Religion in Schools was well done. It led to an excellent discussion which Alec and his
presentation partner handled very well.

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Expectations

Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting

Exceeding
2. Personal/Professional Attributes

Meeting
 demonstrate skills and attributes required to become an effective teacher.

a) participate in and contribute to seminar activities in a positive and collaborative manner. X

b) demonstrate enthusiasm and passion as a learner. X
c) demonstrate confidence, composure, and poise. X
d) demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills during discussion and reflection. X
e) demonstrate flexible thinking when considering issues during discussion and reflection.
X
f) demonstrate creative thinking during discussion and reflection. X
g) show maturity in judgment. X
h) demonstrate commitment to and interest in teaching. X
i) show leadership and initiative through active involvement of self and with others. X
Comments:
While Alec was generally quite quiet in class, he participated very well in breakout rooms. Alec speaks with confidence and
composure. He expresses his ideas and opinions clearly, and others listen when he talks because they know he will have
valuable ideas.

Alec expresses interest in becoming a teacher. Although he is more reserved about this than many others in the class, he did
express in his full circle essay that he found teaching his microteach to be exciting.

3. Professional Growth and Reflection

 communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
 reflect critically and analytically on own teaching and learning experiences.
 make an informed decision relative to teaching as a career.

Expectations

Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting

Exceeding
 develop a sense of own professional identity.

Meeting
 identify teachers’ professional responsibilities.
 understand the richness and complexity of teachers’ working realities.
a) identify how past experiences have contributed to consideration of a career in teaching.
X
b) document professional learning from seminar experiences. X
c) connect classroom experiences in the practicum with learning from the seminar. X
d) critically analyze and interpret course content and experiences. X
e) self-assess and accurately evaluate progress throughout the seminar course. X
f) respond to feedback by listening to, evaluating, and responding to suggestions. X
g) engage in thoughtful decision-making. X
h) communicate in writing effectively (handwriting, spelling, punctuation, grammar; syntax, and word choice). X
Comments:

Alec's journal reflections are consistently well-written. They are organized and contain exemplary spelling and grammar. Alec is
very analytical and less personal than necessary in a journal reflection. However, he has excellent insights and expresses them
well.

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Expectations

Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting
4. Relationships

Exceeding
Meeting
 establish a positive rapport with members of the learning community.

a) establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with peers. X

b) establish and maintain positive and respectful relationships with university personnel.
X
Comments:

Alec appears to get along well with his peers and has an amiable relationship with the seminar instructor. He shows
respect, is polite, and encourages his peers during class when they have presented well or asked a good question.

5. Teaching Skills and Attributes

Expectations

Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting

Exceeding
 demonstrate skills and attributes required to become an effective teacher.

Meeting
 reflect critically and analytically on his/her teaching and learning experiences.
 communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
a) plan effectively for instruction. X
b) organize instruction effectively. X
c) provide clear direction and instruction. X
d) engage peers in effective learning using appropriate instructional approaches. X
e) communicate verbally effectively (tone, volume, expressiveness, grammar, language). X
f) communicate non-verbally effectively (gestures, expressions, eye contact, congruence between verbal and non-verbal
communication). X
g) write effectively during instruction (handwriting, spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, word choice). X
h) monitor and respond appropriately to peers’ questions and behavior during instruction. X
i) self-assess the effectiveness of own teaching. X
Comments:

During his microteach lesson and his class presentation, Alec worked on developing his abilities to plan effectively
and provide clear instructions. Alec speaks with confidence and poise, and was able to engage his peers in lively
debate while respecting their various points of view.

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Expectations

Expectations
Not Meeting
6. Professional Conduct and Ethics
 demonstrate personal and professional conduct and attributes as defined by the Faculty of Education Standards of Professional Conduct.

Meeting
 explain issues and ethical concerns related to the teaching profession.
a) act in a manner that respects the dignity and rights of all persons without prejudice as to race, religious beliefs, color, gender, sexual orientation,
physical characteristics, age, ancestry or place of origin. X
b) act in a responsible manner, which includes being punctual, dependable, trustworthy, consistent, and reliable.
X
c) recognize that attendance in practicum courses and professional semesters is a professional responsibility. X
d) criticize (verbally or in writing) the professional competence or professional reputation of others only in confidence to proper officials and only
after the other person has been informed of the criticism. X
e) respect the confidentiality of information about pupils, peers, school personnel, or faculty received in confidence or in the course of professional
duties. X
f) act in a manner that maintains the honor and dignity of the profession and the University of Lethbridge. X
g) does not make representations on behalf of the Faculty of Education, the University of Lethbridge, the school, or the profession. X
Comments:

Alec consistently exhibited a high level of professionalism in all aspects of the Ed 2500 seminar, showing respect for
all and being consistently punctual, both to class and handing in assignments on time (or ahead of time).

7. General Comments:

Alec approached Ed 2500 Seminar with a high level of commitment. He has been a valuable contributing member to
the class, bringing fresh insights and professionalism. I wish Alec the best of luck in his continued studies and
recommend him whole-heartedly to the Faculty of Education.

Recommendation: Date: 12/9/2020

X PASS Recommended for Admission Signatures:

PASS but Not Recommended for Admission

Students not recommended are required to wait one year and must
meet with Student Program Services prior to re-enrolling in the course. EDUC 2500 Student

FAIL Not Recommended for Admission

EDUC 2500 Instructor

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