Faculty Advisor

Faculty of Education
Field Experience Final Report

Teacher Candidate:

Justin Gordon

Placement Period:

School:

Valley Farm P.S.

School Board:

Durham District School Board

Associate Teacher:

Dawn Lasci

Grade(s) / Subject(s):

Grade 7

Faculty Advisor:

Lewis Williams

Approved by UOIT:

Approved :
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Level 4 = exemplary Level 3 = good Level 2 = adequate Level 1 = unsatisfactory n/a (not applicable) = not
able to be assessed and/or observed

2014/09/02 to 2014/10/24

PASS

FAIL

Note: Please refer to the rubric in the Field Experience handbook for a clearer description of each
competency level.

Overall Comments:
Justin presented an effective Language lesson on punctuation and dialogue. it was well organized and practical. The students
used the knowledge in the creation of their mystery story. He indicated in our debrief that he is considering ways to make the
lesson more dynamic. Justin initially, in this field experience placement, had some problems with puncuality and attendance.
Justin has been working to correct this situation, although, the Associate Teacher did report that Justin was late on the morning
of this appraisal. He did admit that he had had a late night the previous night.

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A. COMMITMENT COMPETENCY
1. demonstrates a positive rapport with students

N/A

2. models and promotes polite and respectful student interactions

N/A

3. promotes student self-esteem (e.g. reinforces positive behaviours, responds to student

contributions in a sensitive and thoughtful manner)

N/A

Comments:
Justin has a positive rapport with his students.

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B. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCY
1. speaks clearly and understandably (e.g. pronunciation, modulation, volume, articulation)

N/A

2. uses correct oral conventions (e.g. mechanics of the English language as well as
subject specific terms and symbols)

N/A

3. uses effective and appropriate non-verbal communication (e.g. eye contact, facial
expressions, body language)

N/A

4. uses correct written conventions (e.g. mechanics of the English language as well as
subject specific terms and symbols)

N/A

5. writes clearly and understandably (e.g. appropriate size and script of text, legible text,
layout of board work, overhead, multimedia)

N/A

6. uses appropriate wait time (e.g. gives students appropriate time to process questions
before responding)

N/A

7. uses probing and prompting techniques (e.g. rephrases questions, provides clues)

N/A

8. models effective listening skills (e.g. demonstrates active listening, demonstrates

comprehension)

N/A

Comments:
Justin uses effective communication techniques. It is important to leave sufficient wait time for students to process questions.

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C. KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY
1. provides clear explanations demonstrating mastery of subject knowledge and related
skills

N/A

2. responds to questions regarding lesson content, in a knowledgeable and appropriate

manner

N/A

3. builds upon student responses to expand and extend the discussion and learning

N/A

1. dresses and grooms appropriately

N/A

2. interacts respectfully with Associate Teachers, Faculty advisors and other Staff

N/A

3. accepts and uses constructive feedback in a positive manner

N/A

4. prepares appropriately for FA visit (e.g., scheduling visits, lesson plan ready, informs
office, area for FA to observe)

N/A

Comments:
Clear explanations and answers to student questions indicate solid subject matter knowledge.

D. PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCY

Comments:
Justin displayed professional conduct during my visit. Please refer to the Overall Comment regarding absenteeism and
punctuality.

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E. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY

1. maintains a friendly, positive and professional disposition

N/A

2. demonstrates self-control (e.g. avoids power struggles, belittling statements and

sarcasm, uses appropriate voice volume)

N/A

3. promotes class safety and wellness

N/A

4. effectively utilizes non-verbal management techniques (e.g. circulation throughout the

class, eye-contact, pauses and proximity, while maintaining flow of instruction)

N/A

5. reviews rules or instructions to promote on-task behaviours as needed or appropriate

N/A

6. distributes materials in a well-planned and organized manner

N/A

7. gains attention of all students before teaching (e.g. circulates as needed, verbal cues,
pause, proximity)

N/A

8. uses strategies to maintain student attention throughout the lesson (e.g. circulates as
needed, verbal cues, pause, proximity)

N/A

9. deals with disruptive student behaviours in an appropriate manner

N/A

10. takes proactive and preventive measures as needed (e.g. considers potential problem
areas)

N/A

Comments:
Justin uses effective class management techniques, including outlining expectations.

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F. PLANNING COMPETENCY
1. demonstrates an understanding of the context in which the learning takes place (e.g. the
rationale of the lesson, how the lesson fits into the overall unit or long range plans)

N/A

2. includes appropriate Ontario curriculum specific expectations and other opportunities for
learning into plan

N/A

3. incorporates motivational techniques into plan (e.g. making topic relevant to students'
interests, allowing for student participation)

N/A

4. pre-assesses lesson (e.g. lists all resources, assesses layout of learning environment)

N/A

5. incorporates a variety of effective instructional strategies into lesson plan (e.g. teacherdirected, student-centered, cooperative learning)

N/A

6. plans for consolidation of lesson (e.g. summarizes key components of lesson)

N/A

7. incorporates some type of application of the learning into plan (e.g. follow-up activity,
seatwork, homework)

N/A

8. sequences lesson components with sufficient detail and description (e.g. moves from
concrete to abstract, appropriately scaffolds, progresses logically)

N/A

9. lists a variety of key questions in plan (e.g. incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy)

N/A

10. allocates appropriate time for material covered

N/A

11. plans for opportunity(ies) for students to construct own knowledge as appropriate (e.g.
use of manipulatives, labs, hands-on activities)

N/A

12. ensures all materials are organized and ready for use and plans for effective
distribution of materials

N/A

13. considers some modifications and adaptations to address student needs

N/A

14. plans to gather evidence of student learning (e.g. summative and/or formative
assessment)

N/A

15. where possible, plans for effective use of technology to promote student learning

N/A

16. ensures that the Field Experience Binder is organized and up-to-date, containing all of
the required elements

N/A

Comments:
Justin created a well-planned lesson. Of particular note was the use of technology. The application and assessment
need to specifically relate to the learning goals of the class rather than the unit or larger assignment. The Field
Experience binder needs to contain all the lesson plans with a full self anaylsis of each lesson taught. (This is
recorded in the Reflection section of the lesson plan)

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G. IMPLEMENTATION COMPETENCY
1. motivates students (e.g. makes topic relevant to students' interests, allows for student
participation)

N/A

2. gives effective instructions and directions (e.g. clear, logical, written, oral)

N/A

3. uses clear, concise and effective questioning techniques that incorporate a range of
thinking skills

N/A

4. encourages participation from all students

N/A

5. promotes meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the

teaching/learning process (e.g. listens to responses, responds appropriately)

N/A

6. sequences the lesson components appropriately

N/A

7. demonstrates appropriate pacing and timing

N/A

8. makes effective transitions throughout the lesson (e.g. from conducting lesson to giving
instruction, to collecting and distributing materials)

N/A

9. employs several instructional strategies that engage all learners

N/A

10. adapts and modifies lessons to address student needs

N/A

11. adjusts lesson to circumstances (e.g. able to resume lesson after interruption)

N/A

12. provides students with opportunities to construct own knowledge (e.g. use of
manipulatives, labs, hands-on-activities)

N/A

13. incorporates some type of application of learning in the lesson (e.g. follow-up activity,
seatwork, homework)

N/A

14. integrates effective use of technology to promote student learning as appropriate

N/A

N/A

15. consolidates lesson

Comments:
Justin presented an effective Grade 7 Language lesson. He explained the use of punctuation within dialogue and he
then encouraged students to proofread their dialogue and also add correct dialogue to the mystery story they are
creating. He used technology and directions well. Justin needs to incorporate a mental set/hook in the lesson at the
start.

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