Field-Based Teacher Candidate Evaluation: Senior Year Midterm/Final Evaluation
Revised August 2015 NAEYC 2010
Teacher Candidate: ___Lauren McCarthy___________________________
Date:
December 2, 2016________________________________________
Semester (circle one):
Fall Midterm
Fall Final
Spring Midterm
Spring Final
Evaluating Teacher: ___Miranda Ellison___________________________
Please take a few minutes to complete this form on the teacher candidate you supervised this semester. We
encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss your responses with the teacher candidate. Your advice and
honest observations are extremely valuable in helping our teacher candidates prepare for their careers as
teachers.
Please use the following scale:
1-Continually 2-Usually
3-Occasionally 4-Seldom 5-Never NO-Not Observed
Standard 1 - Promoting Child Development and Learning
__1__demonstrates knowledge and understanding of young childrens characteristics and needs through the
planning and implementation of learning experiences
__1__demonstrates knowledge and understanding of multiple influences that impact early development and
learning
__1__uses developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning
environments for young children
Comments:
You demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional, and educational
needs of the students and how learning is influenced by their development. You help to
Standard 2 - Building Family and Community Relationships
__1__is open to diverse perspectives of children, families, and community members
__2__uses knowledge of different cultural contexts within the community to connect with learners through
meaningful interactions and assignments
__1__solicits information about students experiences, learning behavior, talents, needs, and progress from
families, other colleagues, and students
__1__uses knowledge of students experiences, learning behavior, talents, needs, and progress to support
development and learning
__2__seeks multiple ways to establish relationships/partnerships with families in order to support student
learning and well-being
Comments:
Prior to implementing your unit on Animals, you used information gathered from the
students to help plan lessons and instructional strategies related to their various interests
of animals. You never hesitate to consult with me or others to solicit information about
Standard 3 - Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families
__1__demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment
__1__develops appropriate goals, curriculum, teaching strategies
__1__uses technology in documentation, assessment, and data collection
__1__uses a variety of informal and formal strategies to assess student progress
__1__analyzes the classroom environment and interactions to make adjustments that enhance social
relationships, student motivation/engagement, and productive work
__2__maintains useful records of student work and performance and can communicate
student progress knowledgeably and responsibly
__2__uses assessment strategies to involve learners in self-assessment strategies
Comments:
When instructing the class you use a variety of informal and formal strategies. You
observe, monitor, and communicate student progress with genuine care. You always
Standard 4 - Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
__1__creates a learning community that respects individual differences
__1__demonstrates communication that is sensitive to gender and cultural differences
__1__accesses appropriate services or resources to meet exceptional learning needs of
students
__1__selects and uses multiple teaching and learning strategies that are appropriate for
meeting curriculum goals
__1__frequently engages students in critical thinking and problem solving
__1__organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and group work that allows for the
participation of all individuals in purposeful learning activities
__1__engages students by relating lessons to students personal interests
__2__allows students to have choices in their learning
__2__demonstrates proficient knowledge of and uses a variety of technology-related
communication tools to enrich students learning opportunities
Comments:
You are fair and friendly with all students maintaining a high level of professionalism in
behavior and language. You are conscious of the need for unbiased treatment of all
students, including those with behavioral, emotional, or other special needs. You help to
Standard 5 - Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum
__2___understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry (problem solving, critical
thinking, observation, experimentation, etc.), and structures of the disciplines
__1___evaluates resources and materials for their appropriateness to curriculum and
delivery of instruction
__1___use standards along with appropriate resources to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that is
meaningful and challenging for each student
__1___uses interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning
Comments:
The lessons that you plan and implement are aligned with the common core standards.
You use activities, resources, and materials that are grade level appropriate.
Standard 6 - Becoming a Professional
__1__exhibits the high ethical standards of conduct expected by the
Professional Standards Commission of Georgia and Georgia College
__1__identifies and conducts him/herself as a member of the early childhood profession through demonstration
of positive professional dispositions and behaviors (e.g. knowledge of critical issues, work ethic,
initiative, organization, promptness, dress)
__1__participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive
learning environment
__1__models effective communication strategies: (a) in conveying ideas and information
(both in writing and speaking); and (b) in asking questions
__1__assumes different roles (instructor, facilitator, coach, audience) in the instructional
process to accommodate content, purpose, and learner needs
__2__advocates for students in an informed manner
Comments:
You
comply with professional responsibilities consistent with the school/district policies and perform duties
efficiently with honesty, integrity, and fairness. You support the school by assisting wherever you are
needed. Not only do you communicate concern and caring by your tone of voice and use of body language,
you are skilled at listening to the students and explaining things to them clearly. You use effective written
and verbal communication skills at all times.
Additional Comments: I commend you for always maintaining your composure and staying calm when met
with challenging behaviors, difficulties, or the unexpected. This shows a real strength of character.
Miranda Ellison
December 5, 2016
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