FIELD BASED FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Academic Assistant

Preservice Candidate’s Name: ___________________________

SCHOOL NAME: _____________________________

Mentoring Teacher:  ____________________________ Grade Level:______

Please check the appropriate blanks below                          Module I     II    III   Please circle

Planning 

The preservice teacher

Unsatisfactory-0

Performance

Level A

Developing

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Performance

Level B

Proficient

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Performance

Level C

Advanced

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A.   can relate his/her disciplinary knowledge to other subject areas.

B.     plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

C.   values planning as a collegial activity

      with the mentoring teacher. 

D.   is open to constructive advise for  

      improvement in the classroom.

E.   can represent and use differing viewpoints,

      theories, 'ways of knowing' and methods of       

      inquiry in his/her teaching of subject matter  

      concepts.

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Teaching Strategies

The preservice teacher 

Unsatisfactory

Performance

Level A

Developing

Performance

Level B

Proficient

Performance

Level C

Advanced

A.   understands how learning occurs--how students construct knowledge, acquire skills, and develop habits of mind--and knows how to use instructional strategies that promote student learning.

B.    is disposed to use students' strengths as a      

      basis for growth, and their errors as an

      opportunity for learning.  

C.    approaches to learning and assists the

      teacher in creating instructional         

      opportunities that are adapted to          

      diverse learners.                                       

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Assessment

The preservice teacher

Unsatisfactory

Performance

Level A

Developing

Performance

Level B

Proficient

Performance

Level C

Advanced

A.    knows about areas of exceptionality in        

      learning--including learning disabilities,   

      visual and perceptual difficulties, and

      special physical or mental challenges.

 

B.   believes that all children can learn at     

      high levels and assists the classroom  

      teacher in helping all children achieve   

      success.

 

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Learning Environment

The preservice teacher

Unsatisfactory

Performance

Level A

Developing

Performance

Level B

Proficient

Performance

Level C

Advanced

A.   creates a learning community in which individual differences are respected.

B.    demonstrates the knowledge of principles and techniques, along with advantages and limitations, associated with various instructional strategies (e.g. cooperative learning, direct instruction, discovery learning, whole group discussion, independent study, interdisciplinary instruction )

C.     knows how to enhance learning through the      

       use of a wide variety of materials as well as     

       human and technological resources (e.g.

       computers, audio-visual technologies,   

       videotapes and discs, local experts, primary

       documents and artifacts, texts, reference

       books, literature, and other print resources).      

D.     assists the mentoring teacher in creating a  

       learning community in which individual 

       differences are respected.

 

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Professional Growth

The preservice teacher 

Unsatisfactory

Performance

Level A

Developing

Performance

Level B

Proficient

Performance

Level C

Advanced

A. collaborates with colleagues and appropriate others

B. dresses appropriately

C. performs professional responsibilities efficiently and effectively

D. arrives on time

 

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Academic Assistant, please list your Professional Core of classes requiring the field-based assignments. Write a brief description of your field-based task to be completed during this assignment (see Professor(s) for more information as needed). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Academic Assistant: Reflection writing for Individual Growth Plan (must be completed and turned into Lead Faculty)

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Preservice Candidate’s Signature __________________________Date____________________

 

Mentoring Teacher Signature (mandatory)________________________Date________________

 

Lead Faculty’s signature (mandatory) _____________________Date______________________

 

LMU Classroom instructor’s signature upon completion of 25 field-based hours       (mandatory signature)      ____________________________ Date___________________

 

CPC Recording Date __________________ By_______________