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School of Education - Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
TIER 3 SUMMATIE ASSESSME!T
of Candidate "erfor#ance in $irected Teaching by the University Su%ervisor Candidates name: Rebecca Zastrow Date of assessment: 5-9-2014 Cooperating School & Location: Walker-Winter Elementary & Tinkham Center Westlan! "# Grade/Subject Placement(s: $rt !ssessment completed b": Richar! %ch&macher Assess#ent scale& The target level for each outcome is achieved, indicating that the candidate has demonstrated the high level of skills, knowledge and dispositions Concordia University looks for in a well-prepared entry-level teacher. Achieved in eemplary fashion is reserved for instances in which a candidate consistently demonstrates a significantly higher level of understanding and a!ility than what might !e epected of an entry-level teacher. SL1. Caring Relationships - Concordias candidates reflect a disposition of service as they nurture caring and supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. 'utco#e S() is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca maintained a strong$ professional relationship %ith her students& She too' time to get to 'no% her students$ listening to their (uestions and stories %hile getting the most out of them in the classroom& SL2. Each Child - Concordias candidates espouse each student as a unique child of God, full of potential. 'utco#e S(- is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: )hile this is not eas" to do in a public school classroom$ #ebecca*s demeanor and caring personalit" put her students at ease %hen dealing %ith her& RP3. Disciplinary Knowledge - Concordias candidates now and understand the concepts, sills, and framewors of the su!"ects appropriate to their certification. 'utco#e R"3 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca sho%ed confidence and 'no%ledge in her academic content areas& She understood the material +er" %ell& RP4. Theory into Practice - Concordias candidates help every student learn !y using their understanding of learning, development, and human motivation to design instruction which is responsive to student diversity and individual differences. 'utco#e R". is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca did a good job con+e"ing her lo+e and 'no%ledge of art to her students& RP. !ell"#ligned $nstr%ction - Concordias candidates can deliver well-differentiated and well- aligned instruction that empowers students as learners. 'utco#e R"/ is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca*s instruction %as effecti+e for e+er" grade le+el she taught& She did not spea' o+er the heads of the ,t h graders$ nor did she treat the high schoolers li'e little 'ids& -er plans %ere effecti+el" aligned to standards and %ere assessable& RP&. Co''%nication and Colla(oration - Concordias candidates communicate effectively and foster colla!oration which supports students and their learning. 'utco#e R"0 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca %or'ed +er" %ell %ith both of her cooperating teachers& She %as also +er" prompt to communicate %ith me as her coordinator as needed& RP). Teaching Conte*ts - Concordias candidates use their nowledge of the social, historical, economic, legal, and cultural foundations of education to assess and respond to the dynamics of their classroom, school, and community. 'utco#e R"1 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca demonstrated an understanding of the uni(ue culture of the school communities& RP+. Technology - Concordias candidates mae appropriate use of appropriate technologies. 'utco#e R"2 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca demonstrated an effecti+e use of instructional and educational technologies in her instruction& LL9. Learning Communities - Concordias candidates pursue, interpret, and share professional knowledge and the wisdom gained from practice in order to improve their effectiveness and to strengthen the profession. 'utco#e ((3 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca is a reflecti+e teacher %ho desires to impro+e at her craft& -er organi.ation is another asset that %ill help her continue to stri+e for e/cellence in her classroom& LL10. Strengthening Practice - Concordias candidates continue growing in their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to enhance student learning. 'utco#e (()4 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion, Narrative explanation: #ebecca displa"s a desire to do things %ell toda" and to be e+en better tomorro%& 0 belie+e that she %ill continue to push herself to be better in e+er" aspect of her profession& Recommen!ation 'or certi'ication( (Indicate your response by clicking the appropriate box 0 can confidentl" recommend the candidate for state teacher certification 0 am not at this time able to recommend the candidate for teacher certification 0 recommend the candidate for teacher certification %ith the follo%ing concern(s or reser+ation(s:
0t is m" professional opinion that in order to pro+ide a positi+e impact on each students learning$ as a beginning teacher this candidate: )ill re(uire close super+ision and focused mentoring throughout the "ear )ill re(uire some le+el of intentional support of a mentor )ill re(uire occasional$ informal support of a mentor )ill re(uire little mentoring or support 0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate is prepared to pro+ide: Little pedagogical or curricular assistance or leadership in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s 1seful assistance to colleagues in planning instruction in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s #esource2le+el e/pertise and strong curricular leadership in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s ,or ele'entary candidates only& 0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate %ould be successful at the follo%ing grade le+els: (Chec' all that appl" 3 4 5 6 , 7 8 9 : 0 belie+e the candidate could be successful in the follo%ing t"pe(s of classroom organi.ation: Departmentali.ed Self2contained single grade ;ulti2grade ;ulti2age #lease add comments or explanation, if appropriate:
,or secondary candidates- 0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate could be successful at the follo%ing grade le+els: (click all that apply 9 : < 4= 44 45 #lease add comments or explanation, if appropriate: #ebecca has the tools to be successful at an" grade le+el she chooses& ;" comment regarding mentoring is based on m" belief that !LL first "ear students need mentors& $dditional comments, accolades, or concerns related to the candidates preparation:
University su%ervisor signature 5555555555555555555555555555555555555 $ate555555555 % have had the opportunity to review this assessment and am aware of its contents. % understand that it will !e placed into my #rofessional Credentials file. % also understand that % have the opportunity to prepare a written response, which will also !e included in my Credentials file. Signature of candidate 555555555555555555555555555555555555555555 $ate555555555