CANDIDATE SELF ASSESSMENT OF VIDEOEarly Childhood Block TAPED LESSON

Link: https://youtu.be/cLznrFyzXiw
Content Knowledge

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I establish good eye contact with my class. I

do not talk over their heads, to the blackboard
or to just one individual.
If I tend to teach predominantly to one area of
the classroom, I am aware of this.
I make a conscious effort at all times to pay
attention to all students equally.
I divide my students into small groups in an
organized and principled manner.
I recognize that these groups should differ in
size and composition, varying with the

Teaching/Learning
B. The Classroom
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I arrange the seating in my class to suit the

class activity for the day.
I consider the physical comfort of the room
such as heat and light.
When I need special materials or equipment, I
have them set up before the class begins.

Literacy
C. Presentation
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My handwriting on the blackboard and /or

charts is legible from all locations in the
classroom. It is large enough to accommodate
students with vision impairments.
I speak loudly enough to be heard in all parts of
the classroom and I enunciate clearly.
I vary the exercises in class, alternating rapid
and slow paced activities to keep up maximum
interest level in the class.
I am prepared to give a variety of explanations,
models or descriptions, understanding that
one explanation may not be sufficient for all
students.
I help the students form working principles and
generalizations.
Students use new skills or concepts long
enough so that they are retained and thus future

Notes:
I kept good eye contact with the students and did not
talk over them.
The students were on the carpet, so it was easy to make
eye contact and keep an eye on the students.
I called on a variety of students.
The students were able to turn and talk at least two times
and share their thinking.

Notes:
The students have assigned spots on the carpet, which
they sat in.
I also had the students work with their table groups
during practice.
All materials and resources were prepared before the
lesson and easily accessed.

Notes:
I wrote largely and in clear print so all students could see
and easily read my handwriting on the whiteboard and
the chart paper.
I spoke loudly enough for students to hear and
understand me.
Students learned as a class and then got to work in small
groups, then take a quiz.
I tried to explain things clearly, however I could have
explained one of the questions I asked about the specials
chart in another way because there was some confusion
about it.
All aspects of the graph were discussed and then used on
their practice graphs and on the quiz.
I did use wait time and turn and talk. I vocalized this so
students knew to be thinking.

CANDIDATE SELF ASSESSMENT OF VIDEOEarly Childhood Block TAPED LESSON

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application is possible.
I plan for "thinking time for my students so
they can organize their thoughts and plan what
they are going to say or do.

Diversity
D. Culture and Adjustment
o I am aware that cultural differences affect the
learning situation.
o I keep the cultural background(s) of my
students in mind when planning daily activities
and am aware of culture misunderstandings
which might arise from the activities I choose.
o I work for an atmosphere of understanding and
mutual respect.
o I tell students when they have done well, but I
don't let praise become mechanical.
o My activites are varied, some more visual,
aural, oral and kinesthetic. I provide models,
examples, and experiences to maximize
learning in each of these areas.

Professionalism
B. Self-concepts
I treat my students with the same respect that I expect
them to show me.
I plan "one-centred" activities which give all students
an opportunity at some point to feel
important and accepted.
C. Aptitude and Perception
I am aware that my students learn differently.
My exercises are varied, some ore visual, aural, oral
and kinesthetic. I provide models,
examples, and experiences to maximize learning in each
of these areas.
I finish my class period in a way which will review
the new concepts presented during the class period. My
students can immediately evaluate their understanding of
those concepts.
III. The Activity
A. Interaction
The activities maximize student involvement.
The activities are organized to insure a high success
rate, leaving enough room for error tomake the activity

Notes:
There is one ELL student in the classroom, and she is on
grade level for all subjects.
I made sure to ask her questions during the practice time
to check her understanding.
The activities were visual, oral, and kinesthetic.
I praised students when it was truly deserved, and never
scolded for incorrect answers.

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CANDIDATE SELF ASSESSMENT OF VIDEOEarly Childhood Block TAPED LESSON

challenging.
The activity is focused.
The activity is geared to the proficiency level of my
class or slightly beyond.
I make the content of the activity relevant and
meaningful to my students' world.