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STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

STANDARD 1, PART I

Student Teaching Evaluation of Performance (STEP) is the process for preparing and implementing a unit of instruction.

By understanding the community and school environment and the makeup of the classroom, you will be able to strategically meet the overall needs of your
students. In the first two weeks of student teaching, you should focus on learning about the students you will be working with. You are expected to teach the
unit you are preparing by the end of week 8.

Review the geographic, district, and school demographics of your student teaching classroom. Utilize the district or school website, your cooperating
teacher/mentor, or school administrator for this information. You may also use your state Department of Education website for statistical data on community
and school demographics.

Complete STEP Standard, 1 Part I that includes:

A. Geographic Location
B. District Demographics
C. School Demographics

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need
assistance.

Please note, that in order to submit this assignment, you must:

1. Complete each section of the STEP Standard 1, Part II as directed in the course syllabus.
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STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

TEACHER CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Teacher Candidate Teacher Candidate Student ID:
First Name:
Bryan
Last Name:
Jenkins 20221974
Email Address: Phone: (205)382-1105 State:
bryankbjenkins@gmail.com AL-Alabama
Program of Study:
B.S. in Elementary and Special Education

STANDARD 1, PART I: COMMUNITY, DISTRICT, SCHOOL, & CLASSROOM FACTORS

A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Cooperating School State: If “Other” School State Cooperating School
AL-Alabama Selected, Specify: City: Bessemer

Population of City: School Classification: If “Other” Classification

25,731 Public Selected, Specify:
Facility Setting: Stability of Community: Perception of the Level
Rural State of Decline of Community Support: Low

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
The characteristics that I believe that would impact my planning, delivery, and assessment of my unit is the student's parent support. I believe that some of the parents will not
enforce the students to perform with high expectations. The parent involvement is low and in some cases, someone other the parent is taking of the student. Also the lack of
resources for the students is also a big issue I have noticed with school. The students have been given a computer device with a hot spot, but it will be up to the student and
parents to take advantage of the services.

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 B. DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
District Name: Bessemer City Schools District Grades Served:
K-12th

Number of Schools in Number of Students Percentage of Students in

District: 9 Enrolled in District: 3361 the District Receiving Free 100
or Reduced-Price Lunch:
 Describe the district demographic data, including statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, for your cooperating school
district.
Bessemer City High School is 83 percent African American, 12 percent Hispanic, 3 percent white, and 2 percent two or more races. There is a rising in their Hispanic population.

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
There is a rise in the Hispanic population at the school, and there are not many interpreters available at the school. While we have the text to speech and Google Translator some
of the students speak different language and are not fluent in their native language. Having to find ways to approach the students and include them will be something I will have
to figure out and work on daily.

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 C. SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
Cooperating School Bessemer City High School Cooperating School Title One (I):
9-12 Yes
Name: Grades Served:
Number of Students Percentage of Students in Academic Achievement The school is a failing
Enrolled in School: 837 the School Receiving Free 100 Ranking/Label of the school at this present time.
or Reduced-Price Lunch: School: Bessemer City High School
 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on the planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit. placed in the bottom 50%
 Cite the references used for this information. of all schools in Alabama
Working and having a student who are on a failing school list may really make the students believe that they are not smarter enough to do anything. They may fall
for overall into
test a not
scores
carrying mindset, and due to lack of some resources the school may not be able to provide certain things that are important to the school. A positive note(mathis by the school
proficiency is being
Title 1 and the school is on the failing list there are things and programs available to help the students. There are not many things I see impacting my assessments
bottom 50%,because the
and reading
school does have many resources for that portion. This will be an opportunity to help the students understand that just because they are on a list thatproficiency
does not define them.
is bottom 50%)
for the 2018-19 school
year.

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

I, the above named, GCU student attest this submission is accurate, true, and in compliance with GCU policy guidelines, to the best of my ability to do so.
NOTE: The data entered into this document may be audited for accuracy. Students who engage in fabricating, falsifying, forging, altering, or inventing information
regarding clinical practice/ student teaching may be subject to sanctions for violating GCU academic integrity policies, which may include expulsion from GCU.

Teacher Candidate Date:

E-Signature: Bryan K. Jenkins
Bryan K. Jenkins (Nov 8, 2022 13:12 EST)
Nov 8, 2022

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