Fall, Early Childhood Block CANDIDATE SELF ASSESSMENT OF VIDEO-TAPED LESSON

Aaron Conner

Content Knowledge


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

Notes:

Yes


Yes, I attempted to move around some

Yes

Yes

Yes

Teaching/Learning
B. The Classroom

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

Notes:

Yes

Yes

Yes, Mrs. McDaniel helped me be prepared for the
lesson by having all of the materials at their desks


Literacy
C. Presentation

o 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.
o I speak loudly enough to be heard in all parts of
the classroom and I enunciate clearly.
o I vary the exercises in class, alternating rapid
and slow paced activities to keep up maximum
o interest level in the class.
o I am prepared to give a variety of explanations,
models or descriptions, understanding that
one explanation may not be sufficient for all
students.
o I help the students form working principles and
generalizations.
o Students use new skills or concepts long
enough so that they are retained and thus future
application is possible.
o I plan for "thinking time for my students so
they can organize their thoughts and plan what
they are going to say or do.

Notes:

Yes



Yes

Yes but I could have slowed down in a few parts of the
lesson.

Yes



Yes but it would have helped to have had definitions for
certain words I used.
Yes


Yes but I could have allowed for longer think time.

Fall, Early Childhood Block CANDIDATE SELF ASSESSMENT OF VIDEO-TAPED LESSON

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.


Notes:
Yes, there was only one white child on my class

Yes



Yes

Yes, I try to give specific feedback

Yes



Professionalism
B. Self-concepts
I treat my students with the same respect that I expect
them to show me.
I plan "one-centered" 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.
I I I . The Activity
A. Interaction
The activities maximize student involvement.
The activities are organized to insure a high success
rate, leaving enough room for error to make the activity
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.


Yes


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Yes

Yes



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Yes but I could have involved the students more

Yes


Yes

Yes I brought in military maps that challenged them

Yes