Final Evaluation by University Director of Student Teaching: Site 1 (rev.

2011)

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PAGE 1: Personal Information

Q1: Teacher Candidate's Name

Jenny Leary

Q2: Internship Start Date

January 5, 2015

Q3: Internship End Date

February 27, 2015

Q4: School

New Castle Elementary School

Q5: District

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Q6: State

Virginia

Q7: Evaluator's Name

Cheryl A. Gould

Q8: Evaluator's Position

Director of Student Teaching

PAGE 2: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Active, Successful Student Participation

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Q9: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Students are actively engaged in learning.

Outstanding

Students are successful in learning.

Above Average

Students behaviors indicate learning is at a high

cognitive level.

Outstanding

Students are self-directed/self-initiated as appropriate

to lesson objectives.

Above Average

Students are connecting learning to work and life

applications, both within the discipline and with other
disciplines.

Outstanding

Appropriate pace, sequencing, and variety of activities.

Outstanding

Value and importance of content is emphasized.

Above Average

Appropriate questioning and inquiry techniques are

used.

Above Average

Available technology is used appropriately and

effectively.

Above Average

Instruction has been designed to be responsive to

learner needs (differentiated readiness, interest,
learner modality) if appropriate.

Outstanding

Lesson activities have been designed to promote

retention and transfer.

Above Average

PAGE 3: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Learner-Centered Instruction

Q10: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Instruction is based on objectives and core curriculum
demands.

Above Average

Content is learner-centered.

Outstanding

Strategies promote critical thinking/problem-solving.

Outstanding

Strategies include motivational techniques.

Above Average

Strategies are aligned.

Above Average

PAGE 4: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Evaluation and Feedback on Student Progress

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Q11: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Academic progress is monitored and assessed using
formal and informal assessments.

Above Average

Assessment and feedback are aligned with goals,

objectives, and strategies.

Above Average

Assessment strategies are appropriate.

Above Average

Student learning is reinforced.

Above Average

Students receive constructive feedback.

Outstanding

Teacher provides opportunities for relearning and reevaluation.

Satisfactory

PAGE 5: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Mgmt of Student Discipline, Instr Strategies, Time & Materials

Q12: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Teacher effectively implements discipline
management.

Satisfactory

Teacher establishes climate that promotes selfdiscipline and self-direction.

Satisfactory

Teacher interacts with students equitably.

Above Average

Teacher specifies expectations for behavior.

Satisfactory

Teacher intervenes and re-directs behavior.

Needs Improvement

Teacher reinforces desired behavior.

Needs Improvement

Teacher uses equitable instructional materials.

Outstanding

Teacher effectively manages materials, time, and

transitions during lesson.

Satisfactory

PAGE 6: Professional Communication

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Q13: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Appropriate/accurate written communication with
students.

Satisfactory

Appropriate/accurate verbal and non-verbal

communication with students.

Above Average

Encourages reluctant students; plans for special

needs.

Satisfactory

PAGE 7: Professional and Ethical Behavior

Q14: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Plans and directs activities of classroom assistants
including paraprofessionals, volunteers, and tutor.

No Opportunity to Observe

Modifies performance based on personal and

professional critiques.

Satisfactory

Demonstrates flexibility.

Above Average

Demonstrates initiative in planning, management, and

professional interactions.

Above Average

Maintains confidentiality.

Above Average

Demonstrates effective collaboration in one-to-one and

small group interactions.

Above Average

Fosters trust in relationships with students, families,

and colleagues.

Above Average

Receives and responds to constructive feedback.

Above Average

Q15: Comments on teacher candidate's effectiveness of overall instruction, use of developmentally

appropriate strategies, ability to lead the class, professionalism, attitudes, and demeanor throughout
the period of observation:
Jenny has done well in her first eight weeks of student teaching. She plans creative, student-centered lessons
aligned with the VA SOLs and school division's objectives. During my observations, students were actively
engaged and excited about learning. Jenny is still growing in the area of classroom management and student
discipline. She is eager to receive feedback toward improvement.

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