Appendix C: Performance-Based Assessment of Student Teaching
The Pennsylvania State University College of Education Performance-Based Assessment of Student Teaching
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| Name (Last, First, Middle Initial): | |
| Student Penn State Identification Number: | |
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| Field Experience Period: | |
| Semester (Spring or Fall & Year): | |
| Dates (From mm/yr to mm/yr): | |
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| Field Experience Responsibility: | |
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| Penn State Supervisor: | |
| Mentor/Cooperating Teacher(s): | |
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| Student Teacher |
Who completed this form?
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| Final Assesment: |
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Domain A: Planning and Preparing for Student Learning |
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1. Demonstrates an understanding of subject matter and subject-specific pedagogy during planning. Indicators: a. Identifies important concepts and understandings.
b. Recognizes connections between concepts, procedures, and applications.
c. Uses resources to deepen own subject matter knowledge.
d. Anticipates potential student misconceptions and difficulties.
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__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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2. Uses principles of learning and development, and understanding of learners and learner diversity during planning, instruction, and assessment. Indicators: a. Accommodates the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of target learners in planning.
b. Uses prior knowledge of learners in planning.
c. Plans for learner diversity.
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3. Uses relevant community, district, school, and classroom factors and characteristics in planning. Indicators: a. Uses local school or community resources in planning.
b. Uses knowledge of community to customize lessons.
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4. Develops and selects appropriate instructional goals and objectives. Indicators: a. Plans include goals that address student outcomes.b. Plans include challenging goals that address learner diversity. c. Learning goals are achievable and measureable. d. Learning goals address appropriate local, state, or national standards. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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5. Designs coherent short-range and long-range opportunities for student learning and assessment. Indicators: a. Lesson goals, activities, and assessments are congruent.b. Daily lesson plans align with instructional goals. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable
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6. Selects, adapts, and/or creates appropriate instructional resources, materials, and instructional technologies. Indicators: a. Materials, resources, and technologies match learning goals.b. Adapts materials to meet diverse needs. c. Uses technology when appropriate. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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7. Plans for an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating and academically challenging learning environment. Indicators: 1. Physical learning environment accommodates all learners.2. Students feel safe in the learning environment. 3. All students have opportunities to participate. 4. Plans lessons where students learn responsibility. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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Comprehensive Rating: Domain A Planning Sources of evidence used to determine this rating: __ lesson plans
__ journal entries
__ unit plan
__ portfolio
__ assessment materials
__ observations—dates as follows:
__ other assignments/tasks
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__ Exemplary: (Consistently and thoroughly.) __ Superior (Usually and extensively.) __ Satisfactory (Sometimes and adequately.) __ Unsatisfactory (Rarely or never and inappropriately.) |
Note: These terms are those used for the PDE430 form. |
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Domain B: Teaching |
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1. Actively and effectively engages all learners. Indicators: a. Links instruction to prior knowledge.b. Adjusts instruction in response to learner needs. c. Uses discussion techniques to stimulate participation. d. Encourages risk-taking. e. Responds flexibly to spontaneous events. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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2. Assesses student learning in multiple ways in order to monitor student learning, assist students in understanding their progress, and report student progress. Indicators: a. Communicates the role of assessment in learning.b. Collects and analyzes relevant student data in a variety of ways. c. Uses collected data to adjust instruction. d. Provides timely, accurate, specific, and constructive feedback. e. Provides students opportunities to use teacher feedback. f. Maintains secure, accurate, and pertinent student records. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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3. Manages classroom procedures appropriately: Indicators: a. Establishes and implements effective routines.b. Communicates clear expectations. c. Uses instructional time productively. d. Designs and uses efficient systems for non-instructional activities. e. Designs and implements efficient system for collection of assignments. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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4. Manages student learning and behavior appropriately. Indicators: a. Communicates high academic and behavioral expectations.b. Communicates directions and procedures clearly. c. Demonstrates awareness of student behavior. d. Anticipates and responds effectively to potential behavior problems. e. Responds to student behaviors in a variety of ways. f. Sets a tone in the class where learning is valued. |
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5. Communicates effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and alternative media techniques. Indicators: a. Speaks and writes using Standard English, effectively and expressively.b. Uses well-chosen language that enriches learning. c. Adjusts communication techniques to learners. d. Uses media and technology to support student learning. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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Comprehensive Rating: Domain B Teaching Sources of evidence used to determine this rating: __ lesson plans
__ journal entries
__ unit plan
__ portfolio
__ assessment materials
__ observations—dates as follows:
__ other assignments/tasks
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__ Exemplary: (Consistently and thoroughly.) __ Superior (Usually and extensively.) __ Satisfactory (Sometimes and adequately.) __ Unsatisfactory (Rarely or never and inappropriately.) Note: These terms are also used for the PDE430 form.
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Domain C: Analyzing Student Learning and Inquiry into Teaching |
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1. Monitors and adjusts instructional and assessment strategies during teaching. Indicators: a. Uses formal and informal assessments to determine student understanding of subject matter.
b. Modifies instruction and assessment in response to student understanding. c. Uses observation of student engagement to adjust instruction and assessment. d. Capitalizes on “teachable moments.”
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2. Systematically analyzes assessment data to characterize whole class and relevant sub-groups of students. Indicators: a. Creates appropriate criteria for assessment.b. Collects data systematically. c. Determines performance of each student. d. Communicates student performance to students, parents, and others, as appropriate. e. Can recommend “next steps” based on assessment data. f. Determines alternatives to re-teach content when necessary. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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3. Uses data from classroom teaching to assess own strengths and areas of improvement. Indicators: a. Conducts inquiry into own teaching and acts upon results.b. Accurately assesses lesson effectiveness. c. Responds positively to counsel from supervisor and mentor. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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Comprehensive Rating: Domain C Assessment & Inquiry Uses Sources of evidence used to determine this rating: __ lesson plans
__ journal entries
__ unit plan
__ portfolio
__ assessment materials
__ observations—dates as follows:
__ other assignments/tasks
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__ Exemplary: (Consistently and thoroughly.) __ Superior (Usually and extensively.) __ Satisfactory (Sometimes and adequately.) __ Unsatisfactory (Rarely or never and inappropriately.)
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Domain D: Fulfilling Professional Responsibilities |
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1. Consistently meets expectations and fulfills responsibilities. Indicators: a. Completes assignments and tasks accurately and well.b. Meets deadlines. c. Fulfills commitments dependably. d. Maintains appropriate professional appearance. e. Exhibits enthusiasm, initiative, and self-confidence. |
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2. Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and families. Indicators: a. Demonstrates tactful interactions.b. Effectively communicates instructional program and student progress to families. c. Recognizes family members as partners in their child’s education. d. Shares ideas, information, and resources with colleagues. e. Willingly participates in extra-curricular, departmental, and school-wide activities when appropriate. |
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3. Values and seeks professional growth. Indicators: a. Takes advantage of opportunities for involvement in workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations, school board meetings, peer coaching, parent-teacher organization meetings, seminar leadership, and conducting action research.b. Seeks and uses educational research. c. Displays a growing repertoire of instructional and assessment strategies. d. Displays growth in the use of appropriate educational technologies. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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4. Continuously demonstrates integrity, ethical behaviors, and appropriate professional conduct. Indicators: a. Demonstrates academic integrity as defined by Penn State.b. Demonstrates integrity in safeguarding student rights and records. c. Follows district and university policies, as well as state, local, and federal laws and regulations. d. Demonstrates professionalism as defined by the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators. |
__ Consistently __ Often __ Sometimes __ Rarely __ Not applicable |
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Comprehensive Rating: Domain D Professionalism Sources of evidence used to determine this rating: __ lesson plans
__ journal entries
__ unit plan
__ portfolio
__ assessment materials
__ observations—dates as follows:
__ other assignments/tasks
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__ Exemplary: (Consistently and thoroughly.) __ Superior (Usually and extensively.) __ Satisfactory (Sometimes and adequately.) __ Unsatisfactory (Rarely or never and inappropriately.)
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Rating Indicate with an X. |
Comments:
Note: The Supervisor and the Mentor each complete a letter of reference as part of the evaluation.
I acknowledge that I have read/prepared this assessment and discussed it with the appropriate parties.
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