Professional Documents
Culture Documents
SEC-590
COURSE: ________________________________________START DATE: 1/19/2023 5/3/2023
END DATE:________________________
Katherine Charters
COOPERATING TEACHER / MENTOR NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Thomas Falash
GCU FACULTY SUPERVISOR NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 1
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CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 1
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David demonstrates, through designed lesson and incorporation of instructional strategies, a developed understanding providing supports and expectations for
student success by utilizing learning targets, outlined success criteria, and outcomes for student to demonstrate personal understanding of concepts through
completing self-reflection activities/worksheets, group discussion, and individual response to teacher questions.
Noted in the lesson was an effective design specific to 10th Grade English ‘Nature vs. Nurture’ where students were asked to synthesize multiple sources to develop
a claim/target on the topic. David demonstrated his awareness of higher-level thinking strategies by utilizing a purposeful design which challenging students to
identify and provide evidence related to a series of instructor provide articles. Student evidence was written postings utilizing Chromebooks or provided template.
Utilizing a (30) minute structures assessment time, students were encouraged to express their understanding of the learning objectives/activity. Expectations for
written posts utilizing proper sentence structure, use of descriptive language were given expectations and monitored utilizing instructor walkabout strategy.
David provided guided practice prior to the independent activity to measure students understand of prior knowledge from instruction and reading of the select
articles. Group discussion and written board examples to give ample opportunity to ask questions.
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Individuals in need of special designed instruction or accommodations were accounted for in the lesson design and delivery to maximize learning opportunity for all.
Specific learning strategies were apparent for independent work observed with to have much success on the activity outcome.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 1
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David’s designed classroom student management plan supports set school-wide behavioral expectations utilizing strategies, which promote consistent and fair
teacher/student interactions i.e., communication formal/informal, instructional planning, communications, and assessment/grading. This was evident through
postings, verbal cuing, written expectation, and through activity design.
He displayed his ‘sense of fairness’ through his individual/group interactions in which he utilized a consistent professional pattern of highly effective communication,
coaching, and verbal/non-verbal recognition of his student’s work and their efforts. His strategy to integrate visual materials, specific to the activity, challenge his
student high-level thinking skills was very effective, as evidenced by his open-ended questioning style, consistent voice patterns/tone, verbal pacing, and non-verbal
physical cueing, and praise supported and aided students having correct responses and understanding.
Discussed was the adherence to stated room policy on phones and earbuds. It might be helpful to be consistent in enforcing the rule, if that is the set room
management expectation. Several students utilized earbuds and headphones during independent activity time.
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Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David displays solid professional judgement and models ethical behavior, as evidenced in his classroom management interactions with students, communications
with colleagues, and parents/guardians. He understands the unique communication needs of his students and other external parties. He continues to develop and
refine best practice strategies/methods to assure all individual are kept in the loop and well informed. He demonstrates, through his interactions with students, the
traits needed to support their academic, social, emotional, and physical needs in promoting and encouraging students to achieve to their highest potential in and
out of the classroom.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 1
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David recognizes the benefits of spending time reflecting on lesson/activity design, student/teacher interactions, communication, and management strategies
promoting his professional growth and confidence. He takes this to heart and continues to grow and seek opportunities for professional growth utilizing sound self-
reflection practices, opportunity for inquiry, and formal/informal discussions with cooperating teacher, and colleagues. He demonstrates an understanding of
utilizing individual/group data in instructional planning for student success in relation to the cultural diversity of the students he instructs.
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Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
Through design and strategies incorporated into instructional design, David shows the knowledge and understanding and the concepts of lesson design and
supporting strategies to encourage and activate student inquiry. Evidenced observed in the lesson showed a utilization of multiple modality methods, group
discussion/inquiry, and active participation in whole class discussion, independent answering, structured group inquiry and exploration, and independent self-
reflection activity utilizing assessment journal postings. David monitored, encouraged, and guide students to utilize independent thinking at a higher level to
demonstrate their understanding of the lesson target objectives. He also used the ‘walkabout’ strategy to foster relationship building with individual students. It
helped to open the door for student/teacher dialogue and show himself as the caring and supportive instructor he chooses to be.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION 1
Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David’s lesson delivery showcased his understanding and knowledge of the English 10 activity, in which he modeled a high degree of integrity, appropriate and
effective communication, and interactions with students. He incorporated written and verbal strategies, considering individual learning needs, and diversity of his
students. He set the tone and expectations for appropriate student/group interactions and communication in holding individuals to be fair, consistent, and
acceptable, while holding students accountable established school standards.
He showed off his sense of self-confidence by example in his interactions with students and showed his humor and acceptance of student communication during his
walkabouts. Student interactions were observed showing smiles, chuckles, and displayed sense of a trust relationship.
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Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
Observed through his interactions with students, David modeled positive traits in developing and promoting an open caring learning environment for all students.
He showed a deep understanding and caring of the unique cultural makeup of the class and community, in which his students live and interact, which influences and
impacts interactions within the class. By having an understanding, he utilized verbal and non-verbal communication, modeled positive interaction behavior by
showing his kind-heartiness and true caring for the success of all his students.
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Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David demonstrates a desire to make a positive impact on his students, school, and community. Evidenced was his style and skills of ‘active listening’ with students.
He continues to build relationships and community within the class by modeling a positive professional attitude in interactions with students. This continues outside
the classroom, as he strives to build professional relationships with colleagues through PCL’s and individual interactions. He has a strong sense of self and accepts
responsibility for his actions in all phases of his professional and personal life. He is a strong advocate for all students, school, and community.
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Evidence
(The GCU Faculty Supervisor should detail the evidence or lack of evidence from the Teacher Candidate in meeting this disposition. For lack of evidence,
please provide suggestions for improvement and the actionable steps for growth.)
David’s lesson design, guided instructional activities, assessment practices, and student interactions, it is evident he puts students first and foremost in attending to
their academic, emotional, and physical needs. As an instructor, David engages in reflective practices and review of his teaching strategies to ensure lessons
address the needs of all learners to a high degree and provide multi-modality opportunity for all individuals to demonstrate their learning of targeted tasks.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the "Total Scored Percentage” for accuracy and add any optional attachments before completing the "Agreement and
Signature" section.
GCU Faculty Supervisor E-Signature Thomas Falash esigned on Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:42 AM
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Course: 10th English Date: 02/15/2023
RHS Instructional Format:
Daily Learning Target(s):
Literacy Target(s):
I can use multiple sources to collect relevant evidence to support my claim (Common Core, n.d).
Opener:
Write a thesis statement in response to the prompt above. Remember, the statement must be only
Beginning
one sentence that answers the question directly and provides at least 2 reasons why.
Students will utilize 2 of the 3 sources provided and discussed in class to create a mini essay.
Focus Strategies:
They will develop a thesis statement, body paragraph, and conclusion. They will use this
Writing
assessment to display their organizational skills, writing skills, and argumentative skills. The
Inquiry
prompt students will work from is: “It’s Nature, not Nurture” or It’s Nurture, not Nature”. Students Collaboration
will have the opportunity to complete the essay in either their notebook or on an essay templated Organization
Reading
paper.
During
Student
Reflection
Formative
Assessment
Student
Choice in
Learning
Student
Choice in
Assessment
Closer: (Regardless of progress made on the mini essay each student will complete the
following)
On a Timed Write Rubric, evaluate your growth by circling each criteria at the level appropriate to
Ending
your writing skills today. On closer sheet mark “Timed Write Reflection”. Turn in the timed write
stapled to the rubric with your Name on both the essay and the rubric reflection sheet.