ALVERN0 COLLEGE

LTM 632 ASSESSMENT FORM

Candidate:_Jamie Carmody__ Assessor: Scott Raaflaub_____ Advisor:_______________________ Date:_Dec 12, 2014____
Planning (conceptualization/diagnosis/coordination)
1. Demonstrates content knowledge (1.4)

Comments
Generally able to answer content-based questions for students.

2. Designs instruction based on assessment of student strengths,

needs, learning styles, and learning differences (3.1, 4.1)
3. Coordinates resources to design effective instruction (9.4)
consults with cooperating teacher
uses print, audio-visual, and computer technology

Coordinated often via email, which made sense for this type of
placement.

4. Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to student

interests, provides student choice, questioning, and
investigation (1.1, 5.2)
Inviting (communication/integrative interaction)
1. Contributes to a welcoming learning community
(learns student names, talks with students before and after
the lesson) (3.8)
2. Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal
communication in projecting a pleasant, professionally
engaging demeanor while interacting with the cooperating
teacher and students (effective use of inflection, volume, eye
contact, gestures, facial expression, body positioning,
movement in the classroom) (6.4)
Teaching (communication/diagnosis/integrative interaction)
1. Sets context for the lesson (5.1)
2. Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and learning (1.3)
3. Models and supports active listening, interactive discussion,
and thoughtful response in reading, writing, and other media
(2.3, 6.1, 6.2)

Did a very good job of learning and using student names throughout the
placement.

You will be better able to make the lessons and teaching yours during
your student teaching placement as you continue to develop your
classroom persona and questioning techniques.

4. Uses different types of explanation, levels of questioning and

discussion to challenge and support student thinking (3.2,
6.3)
5. Manages resources of time, space, activities, and attention to
engage students productively (5.3)
Assessing (diagnosis/integrative interaction)
1. Uses appropriate informal and formal assessment strategies
that link to lesson objectives (8.1)
2. provides specific feedback to learners and involves them in
self assessment (8.3)
3. Reflects on the impact of the lesson on student learning,
modifying the plan and instruction when appropriate (8.5)
4. Reflects on own performance in relation to Alverno
education abilities and WI teacher standards (8.5, 9.2, 9.3)

Keep working on developing your own understanding of expectations

you want from students.
Continuing practicing with 4-point rubrics and how those end up
translating into grades/assessment
Thanks for the help with assessing book talks!

Final remarks:
Grade/Subject:__7th grade comm. arts___________
Topic/skill taught: grammar, read alouds, technology, assessments of reading
School:___Webster Transitional_____________________________
Completed by: (check one) _X_ Cooperating teacher ___ Education supervisor ___ Candidate
Observation: (check one)

___ 1st observation

___ 2nd observation

Overall performance
_____ inadequate

_____emerging

_____proficient

_____distinctive

_X__ Other (specify) _Completed for entire placement