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Middle Level Directed Teaching Evaluation Addendum

Student's First Name:    
Student's Last Name:   
Cooperating Teacher's Name:   
Cooperating Teacher's Email Address:   
School Site:   
Course Taught:   

Using a 0 -2 scale with 0 being "does not meet standard" and 2 being "goal", please complete the following:

2 - "Goal"         1 - "Meets Standard"        0 - "Does Not Meet Standard"

The Middle Level Teacher Candidate...

Standard 1:  Young Adolescent Development

  
1)  Demonstrates an understanding of young adolescent development.  
2)  Establishes respectful relationships that support young adolescent development.
3)  Is a positive role model and mentor.
4)  Established and maintains high, realistic expectations for learning.
5)  Creates a supportive learning environment that promotes the healthy development of students.
Standard 2:  Middle Level Philosophy and Organization  
6)  Demonstrates an understanding of the philosophical foundations of middle level education.
7)  Demonstrates an understanding of the rationale & characteristic components of developmentally responsive middle level schools.
Standard 3:  Middle Level Curriculum  
8)  Implements the curriculum in ways that ensure young adolescents learn.
9)  Plans instruction in accordance with local, state, & national curriculum standards.
10) Makes valid connections among content disciplines.
Standard 4:  Content Knowledge  
11)  Demonstrates depth and breadth of content knowledge.
12)  Understands the importance of integrating content.
13)  Integrates content knowledge in his/her teaching.
14)  Realizes the value of staying current in his/her content area(s).
Standard 5:  Middle Level Instruction  
15)  Uses a variety of effective teaching strategies.
16)  Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of effective instruction.
17)  Seeks assistance from when creating instructional plans.
18)  Consistently delivers developmentally responsive lessons.
19)  Maintains a positive learning environment.
20)  Employs effective classroom management strategies.
21)  Analyzes the effectiveness of instructional strategies and modifies instruction.
Standard 6:  Middle Level Professional Roles  
22)  Establishes & maintains respectful professional relationships with students & colleagues.
23)  Understands the interrelationships & interdependencies among professionals that serve young adolescents.
24)  Works well with teachers and other professional personnel.
25)  Participates in ongoing professional development for self and colleagues.
Standard 7:  Family and Community Involvement  
26)  Demonstrates an understanding that family background and home-life affect student learning & performance.
27)  Demonstrates an understanding of the information that can & should be shared and what should remain private/confidential.
28)  Demonstrates respect for young adolescents and their families.
29)  Is committed to assisting young adolescents and their families.
30)  Seeks opportunities and participates in youth related community activities.
Standard 8:  Assessment  
31)  Demonstates an understanding of the essential role of assessment and its application in the instructional process.
32)  Uses a variety of effective strategies to assess student performance.
33)  Links classroom assessment to state and national accountability systems to inform instruction.
34)  Uses assessment  results to monitor and improve teaching.
Standard 9:  Literacy  
35)  Values literacy and multiple dimensions of literacy (reading, writing, listening, speaking, etc.) in all content areas.
36)  Integrates technology into instruction.
37)  Provides opportunities for students to respond to texts in multiple ways during instruction.
Standard 10:  Diversity  
38)  Designs, implements, & evaluates lesson plans & assessments that are responsive to the individual needs of diverse learners.
39)  Models acceptance and appreciation of diversity in and among young adolescents and others.
40)  Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the dimensions of diversity.
41)  Creates and supports learning experiences that are responsive to social, cultural, physical, & developmental needs of learners.
42)  Understands the federal, state, and local regulations that govern the practices of teachers regarding diversity.
Professional Behavior  
43)  Is rarely absent or late.
44)  Is articulate with oral expression & organized in written expression.
45)  Is reliable and responsible.
46)  Behaves in a professional manner.
47)  Dresses professionally and reflects the norm of the school setting and dress code.
 
**all components must be scored at a meets standard or higher to continue.  

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