Michigan Technological University

Student Teaching Final Evaluation and Grade Report

 

 

Dear Colleague:

 

This and the attached page include materials for the final evaluation of your student teacher.

 

1.  Please complete the attached (blue) form to evaluate your student teacher now that he/she has completed his/her teaching experience.

a.  Circle those items under "Description of Student Teaching Experience" that best describe the nature of his/her student teaching experience.

b.  Rate your student teacher in each category under "Evaluation of Performance While Student Teaching" by circling the number that best represents your opinion of his/her performance.

c.  Add comments if you wish to expand or qualify any of your ratings.

 

2.  After you have completed the form, sign it.  Ask your student teacher to review and sign it.

 

3.  Use the form on the bottom half of this page to recommend a grade for your student teacher.  Please add any comments you wish and sign this form.

 

4.  Give the completed forms to the university supervisor or send them to:

 

Department of Education

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton, MI 49931

 

Thank you for assisting our teacher education program.

 

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Final Grade Report

(Confidential)

 

Student Name:                                                                                                                                                                                              

 
 
 


Recommended Grade*                                                                   Date:                                                             

Comments:                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Cooperating Teacher's Signature:                                                                                                                                                          

*Guidelines for the recommended grade

 

A       Student teacher performed well on all aspects of student teaching, interpersonal communication, personal and professional activities.  (Excellent teaching prospect.)

AB    Student teacher performed well on most aspects of student teaching and needs to improve in one or two areas.  (Very good teaching prospect.)

B       Student teacher has shown growth during student teaching; has the potential to become a good teacher but needs time and teaching experience to achieve his/her full potential.  (Good teaching prospect.)

BC    Student teacher has exhibited potential to teach but will require guidance and close supervision during early years of teaching.  (Potential "OK" teaching prospect.)

C       Student teacher performed well below the standard of other student teachers.  Needs additional time in the classroom and guidance to improve upon ability to teach.  No recommendation to continue with a teaching career.

F        Completely unsatisfactory performance.  No credit recommended to student teaching.  No recommendation to continue with a teaching career.

Michigan Technological University

Student Teaching Final Evaluation

Student Teacher Name:                                                                                                                                      

Certification Major(s)                                                                Minor(s)                                                             

 

A.  Grade level(s) taught (circle all that apply)                                              B.  Subjects taught (circle all that apply)

algebra        algebra II        American history       biology  

 

business     chemistry      computer science     earth science

 

economics   English           genera l math            general science

 

geometry     physics        social studies            trigonometry 

 

other______________________________________________
 
 


                7      8      9      10    11    12    other______                                            

 

C.  Average class size (circle one) 

 

                5-10     11-15     16-20     21-25       26-30

 

D. Number of preparations (circle one)

 

                1      2      3      4      5

 

E.   Total number of classes (circle one)                                                         G.  Other relevant notes:

 

                1      2      3      4      5

 

F.   Extra curricular activities (describe) 

 

 

 

 

 

General evaluation of performance while student teaching:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruction

 

 

 

 

Poor                                          Good                                   Excellent

Academic background in major field

 

 

N/A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Academic background in minor field

 

 

N/A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poorly                                     Well                                Very Well

Plans/organizes for instruction

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Implements instruction as planned

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Evaluates instructional outcomes

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Addresses individual difficulties/needs/differences

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Integrates present and past lesson plans

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seldom                                Frequently                                  Always

Uses multi-media/resources

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Challenges students to think

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Uses student feedback to adapt lessons

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Emphasizes positive techniques to motivate and manage

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Attempts to enhance student self-concept

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Comments:

 

 

Professionalism

 

 

 

 

Seldom                                 Frequently                                  Always

Shows respect for school policies/procedures/traditions

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Positive interaction with colleagues/staff

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Positive interaction with students

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Positive interaction with parents, community members

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Uses standard English

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Shows good voice quality, diction & vocabulary usage

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                        Good                                 Excellent

General progress as student teacher

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Potential as a teacher

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Comments:

 

 

Management

 

 

 

 

Seldom                                 Frequently                                  Always

Exhibits a willingness to manage student behavior

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Shows respect for students

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Maintains effective learning environment

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Comments:

 

 

Personal

 

 

 

 

Seldom                                 Frequently                                  Always

Exhibits poise and self-confidence

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Exhibits emotional stability

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Exhibits awareness of his/her abilities

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Shows initiative and dependability

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Accepts suggestions and tries new approaches

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Comments:

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Michigan Entry-Level Standards and Proficiencies

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                         Good                                 Excellent

An understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts (the humanities, the social sciences, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the arts): This includes the following key indicators:

 

 

 

 

 

Not acceptable

 

 

 

 

 

Acceptable

 

 

 

 

 

Can Not Tell

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

The abilities and skills necessary for effective communication (listening, speaking, writing, and reading)

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

An understanding of and respect for individual differences, including those of culture, race, gender, religion, and ethnicity, as well as humankind's shared heritage and environment

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

An ability to understand and respect varying points of view and the influence of one's own and others' ethics and values

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                          Good                                 Excellent

A commitment to student learning and achievement, including the understanding and ability to:

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

Plan instruction to accommodate various backgrounds of students;

o

o

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Use multiple approaches to appropriately assess student abilities and needs to plan instruction;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Create inclusionary environments for students with exceptional needs and abilities;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                          Good                                Excellent

Knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy, including the understanding and ability to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

Help students access and use information, technology, and other resources to become independent learners and problem solvers;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Use high expectations for optimal achievement to foster excellence in all students;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Engage students in practical activities that demonstrate the relevance, purpose, and function of subject matter;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                        Good                                  Excellent

The ability to manage and monitor student learning, including the understanding and ability to: This includes the following key indicators:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

Use a variety of teaching methodologies and techniques, e.g., lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, cooperative learning, small-group activities and how to assess one's effectiveness in utilizing them;

 

 

o

 

 

o

 

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Differentiate between assessment and evaluation procedures and use appropriate procedures;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                          Good                                 Excellent

The ability to systematically organize teaching practices and learn from experiences, including the understanding and ability to:

 

 

 

 

 

Not acceptable

 

 

 

 

 

Acceptable

 

 

 

 

 

Can Not Tell

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

Exercise good judgment in planning and managing time and other resources to attain goals and objectives;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Accept teaching as a lifelong learning process and continue efforts to develop and improve;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Interact successfully with other teachers, parents, students, administrators, counselors, and other support personnel to benefit students and to advance one's own professional development;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                         Good                                  Excellent

Commitment and willingness to participate in learning communities, including the understanding and ability to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

•

Use community and home resources to enhance school programs;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Demonstrate knowledge of the various communities in which the teacher is a member, including the professional community, and local, state, national and international communities;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor                                            Good                           Very Good

 

An ability to use information age learning and technology operations and concepts to enhance learning and personal/ professional productivity, including the understanding and ability to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

•

Plan and design effective technology-enhanced learning environments and experiences aligned with the State Board’s  policy on learning expectations for Michigan students and the Michigan Curriculum Framework for all students;

 

 

 

o

 

 

 

o

 

 

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Implement curriculum plans that include technology-enhanced methods and strategies to

maximize student learning;

 

o

 

o

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of teaching potential:

(Your estimation of the student’s ability to perform as a teacher at the secondary school level.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Signatures:

                                                                                                                                                                         

                                  (Cooperating Teacher’s Signature)                                                                           (Date)

 

The student teacher’s signature indicates that she/he has read this evaluation.  It does not necessarily imply agreement.

 

                                                                                                                                                                         

                                  (Student Teacher’s Signature)                                                                                  (Date)

 

 

 

4/2/04