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Education Department
 
 

***DRAFT***
Worksheet for Competencies and Indicators

Student Teacher: ______________________________________  Midterm: ________________  Final: ______________

Directions:  Please complete the following student teaching evaluation.
                  Use the scale below to rate each indicator, such that:

5 = Strong, outstanding
4 = Exceeds expectations
3 = Satisfactory, reaches expected level
2 = Needs growth, needs improvement to meet expectations
1 = Unsatisfactory, unacceptable level
The notation "N/O" is used for indicators not observed
 
 
 

1.  Demonstrates an open and flexible personality 

5

4 

3 

2 

1

1.1 Is consistently fair and friendly          
1.2  Accepts student "as is" and helps from that point          
1.3  Accepts students' responses and questions in a non-defensive manner          
1.4  Exhibits a  positive self image          
1.5  Individualizes instruction as is appropriate          


 

2.  Demonstrates understanding of teaching-learning

 5 

 4

3 

2 

1

2.1  Adapts material to students' level          
2.2  Diagnoses student achievement          
2.3  Prescribes appropriate activities as diagnosed          
2.4  Presents material at appropriate level          
2.5  Sets goals for self-attainment          
2.6  Sets goals for student's attainment          
2.7  Sets reasonable measurable objectives          
2.8  Evaluates objectives          


 

3.  Demonstrates concern for personal health and vitality

 5

 4

 3

 2

1

3.1  Discharges responsibilities in a punctual, alert and efficient manner          
3.2  Is consistent and punctual in attendance          
3.3  Is prompt with assignments          


 

4.  Demonstrates effective communication skills

 5

4

3

2

1

4.1  Communicates clearly and distinctly          
4.2   Maintains appropriate voice control and tone          
4.3  Uses appropriate vocabulary          
4.4  Uses standard English          


 

5.  Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively

 5

4

3

2

1

5.1  Listens appropriately          
5.2  Shares responsibility          
5.3  Responds positively to supervision          
5.4  Accepts suggestions and criticism          
5.5  Shares materials, techniques and space          


 

6.  Demonstrates utilization of feedback

 5

4

3

2

1

6.1  Accepts criticism in a positive manner          
6.2  Utilizes self-evaluations          
6.3  Discusses criticism openly          
6.4  Reads student responses adequately          


 

7.  Demonstrates maturity and decision-making abilities

 5

4

3

2

1

7.1  Weighs alternatives and chooses wisely          
7.2  Bases decisions on adequate information          
7.3  Behaves calmly and rationally in a crisis          
7.4  Designs achievable objectives          
7.5  Makes decisions which support clearly expressed goals          


 

8.  Demonstrates command of subject matter

 5

4

3

2

1

8.1  Identifies major concepts in content area          
8.2  Selects appropriate content          
8.3  Identifies across the curriculum          
8.4  Integrates across the curriculum          
8.5  Employs variation in questioning techniques          
8.6  Helps students recognize purpose and importance of 
topics and activities		          


 

9.  Demonstrates effective planning strategies

 5

4

3

2

1

9.1  Selects appropriate student objectives          
9.2  Selects appropriate instructional strategies          
9.3  Prepares complete instructional plans in timely manner          
9.4  Selects varied activities adapted to students' needs          


 

10.  Demonstrates effective classroom management skills

 5

4

3

2

1

10.1  Provides feedback to students regarding behavior          
10.2  Promotes comfortable interpersonal relationships          
10.3  Maintains appropriate behavior          
10.4  Is consistent          
10.5  Reinforces students in positive manner          
10.6  Encourages self-discipline          


 

11.  Performs a variety of teaching tasks

 5

4

3

2

1

11.1  Reinforces positive self-concepts          
11.2  Diagnoses individual and class difficulties          
11.3  Plans for individual needs          
11.4  Handles confidential information appropriately          
11.5  Assesses student performance appropriately          
11.6  Prescribes appropriate instructional strategies based on assessment          


 

12.  Demonstrates competence in assessment techniques

 5

4

3

2

1

12.1  Uses assessment techniques that are valid and reliable          
12.2  Communicates with students about progress          
12.3  Uses a variety of assessment techniques          
12.4  Employs assessment data          
12.5  Establishes standards of achievement          


 

13.  Demonstrates motivational strategies

 5

4

3

2

1

13.1  Displays enthusiasm          
13.2  Sets realistic expectations          
13.3  Utilizes strategies that makes content relevant and meaningful          
13.4  Utilizes teachable moments          


 

14.  Demonstrates fairness and respect for students

 5

4

3

2

1

14.1  Sets realistic behavior standards          
14.2  Is courteous          
14.3  Models appropriate principles and morals for students          
14.4  Respects all students equally          
14.5  Refrains from derogatory statements about students and colleagues          


 

15.  Demonstrates a professional commitment

 5

4

3

2

1

15.1  Prepares adequately          
15.2  Participates in seminars          
15.3  Participates in non-teaching meetings, workshops, etc.          
15.4  Centers attention on students' needs rather than on personal concerns          
15.5  Attempts to develop professional skills, correcting weaknesses and 
enhancing strengths		          


 

16.  Engages in professional growth

 5

4

3

2

1

16.1  Participates in professional growth development          
16.2  Seeks professional development opportunities          
16.3  Participates in professional organizations          


 

Comments:
 
 

____________________________________________          _______________________________
                    Evaluator's Signature                                                                Date

My signature only indicates that this evaluation was discussed and explained, and not necessarily concurrence.
 
 

____________________________________________          _______________________________
                   Student Teacher's Signature                                                        Date

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