GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

STANDARD 1, PART I

Student Teaching Evaluation of Performance (STEP) is the process for preparing and implementing a unit of instruction.

By understanding the community and school environment and the makeup of the classroom, you will be able to strategically meet the overall needs of your
students. In the first two weeks of student teaching, you should focus on learning about the students you will be working with. You are expected to teach the
unit you are preparing by the end of week 8.

Review the geographic, district, and school demographics of your student teaching classroom. Utilize the district or school website, your cooperating
teacher/mentor, or school administrator for this information. You may also use your state Department of Education website for statistical data on community
and school demographics.

Complete STEP Standard, 1 Part I that includes:

A. Geographic Location
B. District Demographics
C. School Demographics

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Please note, that in order to submit this assignment, you must:

1. Complete each section of the STEP Standard 1, Part II as directed in the course syllabus.
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STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

TEACHER CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Teacher Candidate Teacher Candidate Student ID:
First Name:
William
Last Name:
Foster 20562246
Email Address: Phone: 6503882471 State:
willpsp9@yahoo.com CA- California
Program of Study:
M.Ed. in Special Education

STANDARD 1, PART I: COMMUNITY, DISTRICT, SCHOOL, & CLASSROOM FACTORS

A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Cooperating School State: If “Other” School State Cooperating School
CA- California Selected, Specify: City: Palo Alto

Population of City: School Classification: If “Other” Classification

66,292 Public Selected, Specify:
Facility Setting: Stability of Community: Perception of the Level
Suburban State of Growth of Community Support: High

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
Palo Alto is a affluent area with set expectations for their children. Most parents are goal orientated and generally expect their children to meet these goals. The best way to
reach most of these students is to set reasonable expectations that the students can pass while challenging them.

Chen, M., Zee, M., Koomen, H. M., & Roorda, D. L. (2019). Understanding cross-cultural differences in affective teacher-student relationships: A comparison between Dutch
and Chinese primary school teachers and students. Journal of School Psychology, 76, 89-106. doi:10.1016/j.jsp.2019.07.011

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 B. DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
District Name: Palo Alto Unified School District District Grades Served:
K-12

Number of Schools in Number of Students Percentage of Students in

District: 17 Enrolled in District: 12,221 the District Receiving Free 9%
or Reduced-Price Lunch:
 Describe the district demographic data, including statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, for your cooperating school
district.
The general demographic is mainly affluent Caucasian and Asians. Other groups would make up below %5 of student population. The district has 12,221 students across their
schools.

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
I do not share a common demographic with the majority of the students. Part of being able to deliver a effective assessment and lesson plan is convincing students that you are
knowledgeable and can be trusted. By creating a strong and solid lesson plan, should help with the differences between the students and me.

Chen, M., Zee, M., Koomen, H. M., & Roorda, D. L. (2019). Understanding cross-cultural differences in affective teacher-student relationships: A comparison between Dutch
and Chinese primary school teachers and students. Journal of School Psychology, 76, 89-106. doi:10.1016/j.jsp.2019.07.011

http://www.ed-data.org/district/Santa-Clara/Palo-Alto-Unified

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 C. SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
Cooperating School Henry Gunn High School Cooperating School Title One (I):
9-12 No
Name: Grades Served:
Number of Students Percentage of Students in Academic Achievement 2
Enrolled in School: 1,993 the School Receiving Free 3% Ranking/Label of the
or Reduced-Price Lunch: School:
 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on the planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
The school is ranked 2nd in California and expectations are great for staff. Special Education is expected to be just as successful as their other non special education
counterparts. The students that receive free or reduced lunch prices may also be students who qualify for IEPs. Making sure the students eat and are ready for classes will be
important.

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

I, the above named, GCU student attest this submission is accurate, true, and in compliance with GCU policy guidelines, to the best of my ability to do so.
NOTE: The data entered into this document may be audited for accuracy. Students who engage in fabricating, falsifying, forging, altering, or inventing information
regarding clinical practice/ student teaching may be subject to sanctions for violating GCU academic integrity policies, which may include expulsion from GCU.

Teacher Candidate Date:

E-Signature: William Foster
William Foster (Oct 26, 2020 17:06 PDT)
Oct 26, 2020

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