Center of Pedagogy

Summarized Record of Student Teaching

For Music Certification Candidates
Spring 2016
Student Name: Kwasnicki, Andria
School/District: Copeland Middle School, Rockaway Township School District
Grade Level/Subject Area: Music 7 & 8
Evaluator: David Bishop, Cooperating Teacher
Date submitted: 03/17/2016

Does not meet expectations

(1)

Meets expectations

(2)

(3)

Exceeds expectations

(4)

(5)

1. Planning For Student Learning

a. Stating clear and meaningful learning goals and objectives

b. Organizing subject matter for student learning:

c. Designing creative and appropriate learning activities and materials

2. Teaching For Student Learning

a. Making content comprehensible to students

b. Monitoring student understanding, providing feedback, and adjusting

activities

c. Using media and other technology in appropriate ways

d. Promoting critical thinking

e. Using democratic practices

3. Assessing Student Learning

. Recording and using assessment results to inform instruction

4. Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning

a. Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of classroom behavior

b. Providing a physical environment that is safe and conducive to learning

c. Using instructional time effectively

5. Professionalism
a. Expressing ideas clearly and personal attributes

b. Communicating with others to support student learning

c. Reflecting on instructional efforts

Overall Student Teaching Grade: A

Additional Comments

Center of Pedagogy
Summarized Record of Student Teaching
For Music Certification Candidates
Spring 2016
Additional comments on Planning For Student Learning
Ms. Kwasnicki has met or exceeded every goal with respect to planning for student learning. She
well organized and clearly understands the teaching process.
Additional comments on Teaching For Student Learning
Ms. Kwasnicki's lesson were developmentally appropriate for middle school. She regularly checked
for understanding and promoted critical thinking. She made very good use of the available
technology; MixCraft4, PowerPoint, and prerecorded media
Additional comments on Assessing Student Learning
Ms. Kwasnicki used self reflection and student self assessment to check for understanding. We also
discussed the use of rubrics for assessment.
Additional comments on Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning
Ms. Kwasnicki has developed an excellent working relationship with the students. This "skill" is one
that is difficult to teach. She has it "naturally." She has the right personality for teaching.
Additional comments on Professionalism
Ms. Kwasnicki is very professional in her "job" performance. She is consistently punctual,
professionally dressed and well mannered. She has an extent work ethic and is willing to reflect on
her own performance seeking to make her excellent skills even better.
Overall Comments
Ms. Kwasnicki's performance has been excellent. She arrived for student teaching well prepared and
has shown tremendous growth over the past 8 weeks. She is "classroom" ready for a music teaching
position. It has been a pleasure being her cooperating teacher.