ECE460 Early Childhood Practicum, Assessment of Professional Dispositions

Early Childhood Practicum: Assessment of Professional Dispositions

1. This evaluation is required for all students who are taking practicum courses (ECE492/493 for ECP; ECE 351/ 451 for BA; ECE580/589 for MAT; ECE575 for SubCert);

2. Student teacher, mentor teacher, and university supervisor all should complete this professional disposition evaluation by the END of field placement. 3. The official ratings MUST be submitted online at this link: https://c1.livetext.com/misk5/formz/public/83146/K9EH99mVbs

Student’s name (first/last): Field placement setting: NLU program the student is enrolled: ______Infant/Toddler class ______BA in early childhood practice (ECE492/493) This survey is completed by: ______Preschool ______BA in early childhood education (ECE351/451) ______Kindergarten ______MAT in early childhood education (ECE580/589) ______Student ______1-3rd grade ______SubCert early childhood education (ECE575) ______University supervisor ______Mentor teacher Today’s date: ______MM/DD/YY

Please rate based on the rubric: 1 = Unsatisfactory; 2 = Basic; 3 = Proficient; NA = Not observed

1 = Unsatisfactory; 2 = Basic; 3 = Proficient; NA = Not observed 1. The student demonstrates professionalism by arriving to placement on time and stays for the entire time 1 2 3 NA as agreed upon by the student and mentor teacher 2. The student comes to placement dressed appropriately for work 1 2 3 NA 3. The student completes all classroom duties assigned by the mentor teacher, including clean-up and 1 2 3 NA assistance in daily classroom preparation 4. The student demonstrates initiative in by being actively engaged with children and collaborating with 1 2 3 NA mentor teacher 5. The student acts in a mature and professional manner in in interactions with children 1 2 3 NA

6. The student demonstrates sensitivity and respect towards children 1 2 3 NA 7. The student uses appropriate communication skills with children (e.g., giving directions, asking 1 2 3 NA questions, using an appropriate voice tone), and reflects on how children respond 8. The student acts in a mature and professional manner in all interactions with colleagues and parents 1 2 3 NA 9. The student demonstrates sensitivity and respect towards colleagues and parents 1 2 3 NA 10. The student uses appropriate written and verbal communication skills with the mentor teacher and 1 2 3 NA university supervisor 11. The student submits lesson plans of professional quality to mentor teacher in a timely fashion 1 2 3 NA 12. The student plans lessons that are developmentally appropriate for the children’s ages and abilities and 1 2 3 NA that fit within the classroom context 13. The student implements lessons that engage the children 1 2 3 NA 14. The student implements appropriate assessments, (e.g., anecdotal data, checklists, rating scales), 1 2 3 NA including pre-assessments, and analyzes the data from those assessments 15. The student reflects on child engagement and assessment data to make decisions about how to refine 1 2 3 NA teaching so that it will better impact children’s learning 16. The student demonstrates openness and responsiveness to feedback 1 2 3 NA 17. The student follows through on recommendations made by mentor teacher and university supervisor 1 2 3 NA 18. The student shows high motivation and takes responsibility for learning 1 2 3 NA 19. The student demonstrates independence in thinking, planning, and learning 1 2 3 NA

Please write down any comments/concerns that you have about this student.