Eval - Louise 2

PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION
Section No.
For office use only
Student Name:
PJ-2
Evaluation Date: March 2-27, 2015 (excl. March Break)
Cameron, Laura
Toronto District School Board
Denlow Public School
Board
School/Location
OVERALL RATING: Level of Development
Louise Lui
Weeks
EXEMPLARY
P/J Music
Grade/Subject
Associate Teacher
Displays exceptional teaching skills in applying the most appropriate content and methodology to meet learners' needs. Actively seeks feedback. Uses a
reflective approach to independently modify teaching practice. Consistently explores and extends understanding of professional growth and responsibility,
including respecting confidential information about students.
Provide a rating (X) for each week
EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
Displays sound teaching skills in applying appropriate content and methodology to meet learners needs. Requires minimal assistance in responding to
suggestions for improvement. Demonstrates ability to apply reflective thought successfully in a variety of teaching situations. Displays solid
understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
PROFICIENT
Displays adequate understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology selected are generally appropriate and/or adequate to meet learners'
needs. Requires some assistance in responding to suggestions for improvement. Limited modifications in teaching practice are implemented as a result
of reflection. Displays basic understanding of professional growth and responsibility, including respecting confidential information about students.
ADEQUATE
ADEQUATE
DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS
Displays unsatisfactory understanding of teaching skills. Content and methodology are generally inappropriate and/or inadequate to meet the learners
needs. There may be some response to suggestions for improvement but has difficulty in reflecting on practice and implementing modifications. Although
there may be some understanding of the need for professional growth and professional responsibility, there is minimal evidence in practice, including
respecting confidential information about students.
DOES NOT MEET

EXPECTATIONS
Overall Comments:
Laura has been an absolute delight to have in my classroom. She shows a high degree of professionalism. She is always eager to learn and is willing to go beyond her comfort zone. She collaborates will
with colleagues. She shows empathy and respect for her students, which in turn gained her affection and respect. She is a very effective teacher who engages the interests of her students. Laura will be
missed at Denlow. I wish her the best in her future endeavours.
1. Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Shows care and commitment to students and to teaching,
Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings,

punctuality, initiative...)
# Days Absent: 0
# Days Late: 0
N/A
Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Laura has shown care and commitment to her students and to her teaching during this block. She
creates lessons that target a wide variety of learning styles (visual, kinaesthethic, auditory etc). She
makes adjustments in her lessons by supporting students' needs (e.g. noticing students who struggle
on the instruments and then giving them individual attention, using proximity to students to help them
focus). She treats students equitably and respect. She re-directs off-task behaviour gently and
positively.
N/A

Laura works well as a team-member. She team-teaches effectively with me and we always collaborate
on developing lessons. She is always punctual for yard duties and other school commitment. Laura
keeps her teaching binder in excellent order and her lesson plans are always detailed and wellprepared.
X
X
Collaborates with others to create a learning community
Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking
2. Leadership & Community
Treats pupils equitably and with respect
Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)
X
X
ASSOCIATE
TEACHER
FACULTY
Louise Lui
SIGNATURE
Student Name:
Cameron, Laura
3. Ongoing Professional Learning

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth
Engages in reflection
4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning

Identifies lesson expectations (curriculum and learning skills) and refineswhere
necessary
Outlines and understands curriculum content and its underlying concepts, facts
and skills
Matches assessment with expectations
Describes pre-assessment of learners including prior knowledge, modifications,
accommodations and alternative expectations
Plans for the learning environment and resources
Plans and develops teaching/learning strategies
Plans a consolidation and application task(s)
4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing

Engages the students through an introductory activity
Uses instructional strategies which facilitate learning
Uses technologies and resources
Consolidates and provides an application that solidifies the learning
5. Management and Communication Practices

Models communication practices (voice, spoken/written language,...)
Uses questioning techniques (Bloom's, probes, prompts, wait time,...)
Promotes a positive and collaborative learning environment
Uses management strategies (rules/routines, awareness of off-task
behaviours, proximity, proactive strategies,...)
Reinforces positive behaviour
N/A

Laura is eager to try new lesson ideas and she shows a willingness to go outside of her comfort zone.
Laura always reflects on her successes and needs at our debrief sessions. She takes constructive
feedback well and works hard to implement them in her next lesson.
N/A

Laura demonstrates understanding of lesson expectations and assessment in her planning and
execution. She takes great care to plan her learning environment and the use of resources. She uses
a variety of strategies to engage different types of learners.
N/A

Laura's lessons always have an engaging introductory activity that captures the students' attention as
well as setting a calm and focused atmosphere. She employs a variety of instructional strategies to
facilitate learning. In her lessons, there are listening segments for the auditory learners, movement
components for the kinesthetic learners,and visual presentation for the visual learners. She is adept in
using technology in her classes (Smart Notebook, Windows media player, internet) and utilizes these
tools everyday. Her sense of pacing is excellent for a beginning teacher. Generally speaking, classes
are able to accomplish the tasks she set for them within the lesson time. She shows great flexibility in
adjusting her plans when other school events intervene with the regular schedule.
N/A

Laura uses a calm voice to set the tone for the classroom. She uses good scaffolding techniques when
setting questions for students. Her use of probes, prompts and wait time are effective. She always set
the tone for a collaborative and positive learning environment, which is well-received by the students.
For a beginning teacher, her classroom management skills are to be highly commended. She sets
rules and routines and insists on them gently but firmly. She is always aware of off-task behaviour and
deals with them by using proximity and reminders. She is also proactive in her management (e.g prearrange groups, assigned seating for students, lay out expectations clearly).
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X
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
Uses assessment strategies/recording devices

Aware of pacing and timing and the need to be flexible
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E
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PRACTICE TEACHING EVALUATION

For office use only

Evaluation Date: March 2-27, 2015 (excl. March Break)

Toronto District School Board

Denlow Public School

OVERALL RATING: Level of Development

Provide a rating (X) for each week

DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS

DOES NOT MEET

1. Commitment to Students and Student Learning

Shows care and commitment to students and to teaching,

Assumes professional responsibility (the planning binder, duties, meetings,

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Collaborates with others to create a learning community

Creates opportunities for problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking

2. Leadership & Community

Treats pupils equitably and with respect

Makes adjustments to meet student needs (Identified, ELD, ELL,...)

3. Ongoing Professional Learning

4.a) Professional Knowledge - Planning

4.b) Professional Knowledge - Implementing and Assessing

5. Management and Communication Practices

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Comments (Please elaborate on strengths/areas for growth):

Uses assessment strategies/recording devices

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