ALVERNO COLLEGE

SPE 634 TEACHER CANDIDATES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Candidate: Tiffany Poritz
Supervisor: Jane Peschel
Cooperating Teacher: Hank Schmelz / Jean Caucutt
School: Phoenix Middle School
Disability Categories Represented:

Check One: 1st Observation _X__ 2nd Observation ___

Date: 10/27/2015
Number of Students:
Grade: 7th
Subject(s): Language Arts
Diverse Student Needs 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

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

Comments:
The lesson demonstrated knowledge of the needs of the different
learners in the classroom. Instruction includes activities that
students can do participate in independently, in small group, and
whole group. The lesson also includes time for students to get up
and move around. The learning activities are at an appropriate
length. Instruction allows students opportunities to get up and move
around. Active engagement.

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

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

____Emerging

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

Comments:
The lesson was extremely organized. The smartboard presentations
were ready to go. Papers were organized and ready to hand out
efficiently. The lessons offered smooth transitions between each
learning activity. The respect for students of all learning styles and
cultural backgrounds was evident. Students respectfully track each
other and the teachers when speaking. Individual concerns with
students was handled privately and did not create a disturbance to

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the learning atmosphere.

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.
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

____Emerging

____Proficient

_X___Distinctive

Comments:
Both co-teachers in the classroom encourage and engage in positive
communication with one another and students. Class assessments are
through observations, discussion, and performance task. Students
appropriately and respectfully share their thoughts and answers in the
classroom. Expectations are posted in the classroom.

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

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

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

Distinctive = Exemplary

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

Comments:
Students learning styles are carefully considered when assessing.
Students are able to demonstrate what they know in a variety of different
ways. For example, discussion, close read strategies, quiz, and the
performance task. A variety of different ways to assess are daily used in
the classroom.

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

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Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,

Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)
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

____Inadequate

____Emerging

____Proficient

__X__Distinctive

Comments:
My co teacher and I have an excellent relationship. We share similar teaching
philosophies. Our responsibilities in the classroom are equal. The students see
the working relationship we have and have equal respect for the both of us. I
respect the skills that my co-teacher brings to the class and I enjoy collaborating
with her. I love what I do and it is clear that I have a passion for teaching.
_X___Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

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