Professional Education Personnel Evaluation (PEPE short version)

 

Directions to Cooperating Teacher: Complete this form on each methods student while observing them teach their lesson. Discuss it with each one privately after their teaching. Methods students mostly receive scores of 2.0 and 3.0 on their first teaching and scores of 3.0 and 4.0 on their last teaching – with variation based on their ACTUAL performance.  

 

Student Name: __________________________________   Lesson Topic: _________________________________

 

Scale for a Novice Teacher                                                                                    

4 = Excellent Demonstration and has little room for improvement in internship                    

3 = Good Demonstration or meets minimum competency level for an intern                      

2 = Fair Demonstration or needs more attention in internship

1 = Poor Demonstration or needs serious attention before internship

N/A = No ability to observe or not applicable

 

Teacher Competencies

(* indicator must be demonstrated to meet State Standards)

Rating

Comments

(required for ratings below 3)

1.0 Preparation for instruction

 

 

 

*1.1 Lesson plan includes measurable objectives which follow the Alabama Course of Study

 

 

 

*1.2 Identifies and uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for students’ learning styles and cultural and gender diversity

 

 

 

1.3 Instructional materials organized and ready to use

 

 

 

 

2.0 Presentation of organized instruction

 

 

 

2.1 Orients student to the lesson by securing attention and/or stating purpose or objectives.

 

 

 

2.2 Provides clear and concise directions in logical sequence.

 

 

 

 

2.3 Develops lesson by explaining concepts, relating concepts to objectives, and providing appropriate examples and illustrations

 

 

 

2.4 Provides for appropriate student practice and summarization

 

 

 

 

2.5 Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy

 

 

 

 

*2.6 Uses a variety of strategies and current materials, technology, and media when appropriate and available

 

 

 

*2.7 Varies teaching roles, such as instructor, facilitator, coach, and lecturer

 

 

 

*2.8 Organizes, uses, and monitors a variety of student groupings for instruction

 

 

 

3.0 Assessment of student performance

 

 

 

3.1 Monitors student performance

 

 

 

 

*3.2 Uses a variety of appropriate assessment methods and assessment instruments and results

 

 

 

3.3 Provides feedback about student performance

 

 

 

4.0 Classroom management

 

 

 

4.1 Makes efficient use of class time, minimizing instructional time loss

 

 

 

 

4.2 Begins and ends lesson appropriately and promptly

 

 

 

 

*4.3 Manages student behavior in an appropriate manner

 

 

 

 

4.4 Monitors and maintains student on-task behavior

 

 

 

 

5.0 Positive learning climate

 

 

 

5.1 Engages students “actively” in the learning process

 

 

 

 

*5.2 Communicates high expectations

 

 

 

 

5.3 Establishes and maintains student accountability for assigned activities

 

 

 

*5.4 Creates a learning climate where individual differences are respected

 

 

 

6.0 Communication

 

 

 

*6.1 Speaks clearly, correctly, and coherently

 

 

 

 

*6.2 Writes clearly, correctly, and coherently

 

 

 

 

7.0 Professional responsibilities

 

 

 

7.1 Maintains professional appearance

 

 

 

 

7.2 Displays organizational skills (e.g., maintains records)

 

 

 

 

7.3 Completes job requirements according to established timelines

 

 

 

 

7.4 Accepts/acts on constructive criticism to improve performance

 

 

 

 

7.5 Maintains professional relationships with students, peers, teachers, and administrators

 

 

 

7.6 Displays enthusiasm, initiative, and confidence

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-term ________  End-term _______ (check one)

 

 

Teacher Signature _______________________________ Student Signature _____________________________