ALVERNO COLLEGE

SPE 620 TEACHER CANDIDATES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Candidate: Tiffany Poritz
Supervisor: Rachel Schuler
Cooperating Teacher: Hank Schmelz/ Clay Nelson
School: Phoenix Middle School
Disability Categories Represented: Specific Learning Disability
Reading

Check One: 1st Observation __X_ 2nd Observation ___

Date: 7-13-2015
Number of Students: 9
Grade: 7th
Subject(s): Language Arts
Diverse Student Needs Represented: ESL
Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are

appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.

____Inadequate

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space,
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests .

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments: Students used close reading strategies to read an

article analyzing Carly Rae Jepsens song Call Me Maybe. The
article was a grade appropriate article. There was a bit of a struggle
with the article which the close reading helped with
comprehension. Students were able to make appropriate
connections with the material and identify words that they did not
know. In small groups the students finished reading the article and
answering comprehension questions.

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2, 3, 5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)

____Emerging

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

XProficient

____Distinctive

Comments: Both teacher and students show respect for one another
in the classroom. The lesson is organized. Students come in and
have the learning activities on the smart board. The essential
question, learning goal, target goal, and standards are visible on the
board.
When students provide answers the teacher follows through with
discussions and help to make the students feel comfortable in
sharing their ideas.

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Evidence Code Definitions:

Inadequate = Unsatisfactory

Emerging = Needs Improvement

Proficient = Satisfactory

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Encourages discussion.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.

Distinctive = Exemplary

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments: Students were encouraged to participate in discussion.

Students volunteered to add to the discussion, some students were
called on to add to participate (Cold call), and students were also
given the opportunity to turn and talk with their table partners.
For example, the teacher would ask students to independently read
the article, annotate, and then go back through with the teacher to
check what was annotated and why.

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

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Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the

class as a whole, collecting information through observation of
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for
reflecting on and revising practice.

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Distinctive

The teacher uses observation, discussion, and comprehension questions

to check for understanding and to adjust the lesson accordingly. Students
worked independently, with partners, and whole group to meet their needs.

Evidence (Candidate)

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher

and faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development
as a learner and a teacher.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

__X_Proficient

Comments:

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)

____Emerging

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
Enthusiasm for teaching is apparent. I participate with the students during
brain break activities. Interaction is appropriate with students.
Collaboration has been made with the principal in develop of the class and
the implementation. This is the first year that Lyrics and Literacy was
offered for summer school.

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

ALVERNO COLLEGE

SPE 615 TEACHER CANDIDATES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Candidate:
Supervisor:
Cooperating Teacher:
School:
Disability Categories Represented:

Check One: 1st Observation ___

2nd Observation ___
Date:
Number of Students:
Grade:
Subject(s):
Diverse Student Needs Represented:

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are

appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting
plans and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the
content and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

____Inadequate

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space,
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests .

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2, 3, 5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)

____Emerging

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Evidence Code Definitions:

Inadequate = Unsatisfactory

Emerging = Needs Improvement

Proficient = Satisfactory

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

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Distinctive = Exemplary

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and
group work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.

____Inadequate

Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning

behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the
students themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the
class as a whole, collecting information through observation of
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for
reflecting on and revising practice.

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher

and faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development
as a learner and a teacher.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Evidence (Candidate)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)

____Proficient

Comments:

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

____Emerging

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

____Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

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ALVERNO COLLEGE

SPE 620 or SPE 634 TEACHER CANDIDATES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Check One: 1st Observation ___
2nd Observation ___
Date:
Number of Students:
Grade:
Subject(s):
Diverse Student Needs Represented:

Candidate:
Supervisor:
Cooperating Teacher:
School:
Disability Categories Represented:

Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are

appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.
Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting
plans and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the
content and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

____Inadequate

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space,
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests .

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2, 3, 5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)

____Emerging

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Evidence Code Definitions:

Inadequate = Unsatisfactory

Emerging = Needs Improvement

Proficient = Satisfactory

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Distinctive = Exemplary
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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,
Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and
group work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning

behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the
students themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the
class as a whole, collecting information through observation of
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for
reflecting on and revising practice.

Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher

and faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development
as a learner and a teacher.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

Evidence (Candidate)

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)

____Proficient

Comments:

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

____Emerging

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:

____Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

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