PREPROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES for ED 215R

Evaluation by Cooperating Teacher

Directions: To provide feedback on the candidates performance, please mark the appropriate number on the Likert Scale at
the right of each category below using the following descriptors: 1= Inadequate; 2 = Emerging; 3 = Proficient; 4 = Distinctive.
IN ADDITION, for each category, please comment on the candidates strengths or areas in which s/he can improve. When
possible, please provide specific examples or comments to support your view.

1. Conducts self in a professional manner (e.g., attendance, preparation, respect).

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(Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Communication)
Andrea did a great job of communicating with me, was very respectful and always willing to help out in any way she
could while she was in my classroom.
2. Encourages development of a positive self-image in learners (e.g., gets to know students,
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positive interactions with students). (Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration)
Andrea put forth a great effort in getting to know the students in our class in the short time she was with us. She was
extremely positve in her interactions with students and wa
3. Interacts effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, parents.
(Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration, Communication)
In this placement, Andrea did not have interactions with with administrators or parents.

4. Demonstrates effective pre-professional teaching skills. (e.g., planning, implementing

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lesson) (Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Collaboration, Communication)
Andrea was extremely prepared to teach her lessons. She demonstrated an excellent understanding of our units of study in
reading and writing. She taught in a way that was familiar to the students, using their prior knowledge to scaffold her
instruction. In order to accomplish this, she asked questions and was very observant and reflective when planning her
lessons for our second graders. She demonstrated good teaching practices by giiving expicit instuction, modeling her
teaching points to our students. She was very focused in her lessons, checking for understanding with the students along
the way.
5. Communicates effectively through speaking, writing, and listening (e.g., gives clear
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directions, listens to students, uses media). (Dispositions: Respect, Communication)
Andrea used individual student conferences to see if her teaching was effective. During these student conferences, she
was able to give suggestions to students and choose students who could epxlain what they tried in their writng during our
share time.
Final Comments/Suggestions for Candidate:
I felt fortunate to have Andrea work in my classroom. She asked thoughtful questions and I was extremely
impressed with her ablility to connect with students and quiclky learn the routines of our literacy block.
Date: 12-1-13

Candidate Name:

Andrea Diaz

Grade/Subject: Second Grade Literacy

School: Highland Views

Cooperating Teacher: Colette Biltz

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