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Boise State University
College of Education
Professional Year - Intern Assessment

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Name of Intern: Student Number:

Semester: Course:

Evaluator: Agency/Institution:

Position: Date:

Using the evidence provided, the rubric, and your professional judgment, select the description that best matches the candidate's performance. It is understood that most candidates will meet expectations. If a candidate is "Unsatisfactory" or "Exceeds Expectations," please note in the comments section the behaviors which justify this rating. Additional documentation may be provided.

The Reflective Practitioner at Boise State University:

COMMENTS:

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1. Subject Matter:	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Presents information and concepts that are accurate and relevant.
B. Develops and uses curricula that encourage students to recognize, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives.
C. Selects and creates learning opportunities that are based on principles of effective instruction.
D. Selects and creates learning opportunities that are appropriate for curriculum goals.
E. Selects and creates learning opportunities that are relevant to students.
F. Integrates content representing a diversity of cultures, ethnic backgrounds, family lifestyles, and disabilities.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline taught and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

2. Human Development:	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Assesses individual and group characteristics in order to design instruction that meets all students’ needs.
B. Identifies levels of readiness in learning and designs lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands how students learn and develop, and provides opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.

3. Adapting for Individual Needs:	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Makes adaptations and/or modifications to lessons for individual students.
B. Uses information about students’ families, cultures, and communities.
C. Helps individual students engage in learning communities.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to students with diverse needs.

4. Multiple Instructional Strategies:	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Evaluates methods for achieving learning goals.
B. Uses various teaching strategies, materials, and technologies.
C. Promotes the development of critical and creative thinking and problem solving.
D. Facilitates learning through inclusive, interactive discussion.
E. Continually monitors and adjusts strategies in response to student feedback.
F. Clearly communicates goals and objectives to students.
G. Presents issues with fairness and respect.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to develop students' critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

5. Classroom Motivation, Guidance, and Management:	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Establishes a positive and safe climate in the classroom.
B. Uses preventive, supportive, and corrective strategies for developing student self-discipline.
C. Maximizes class productivity by organizing, allocating, and managing the resources of time, space, materials and activities.
D. Proactively analyzes the classroom environment, making adjustments to enhance social relationships, student self-motivation and engagement, and productive work.
E. Develops rapport with students and families.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands individual and group motivation and behavior and creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interactions, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

6. Communication Skills	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
B. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in both speaking and writing.
C. Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences in communication.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Uses a variety of communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in and beyond the classroom.

7. Instructional Planning Skills	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Creates effective short-range and long-range instructional plans that align with curriculum goals and objectives.
B. Uses information from students, parents, colleagues, and school records to assist in planning instruction.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Plans and prepares instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community and curriculum goals.

8. Assessment of Student Learning	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Uses multiple assessment strategies to determine students’ entry skills and establish appropriate curriculum goals and objectives.
B. Systematically uses assessment (formal and informal) data to monitor and adjust teaching strategies and behavior in relation to student success.
D. Maintains records of student work and performance, and communicates student progress to students, parents, colleagues, and others.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Understands, uses, and interprets formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and advance student performance and to determine program effectiveness.

9. Professional Commitment and Responsibility	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Develops professionally as a direct result of constructive criticism.
B. Uses self-reflection as a means of improving instruction.
C. Stays abreast of professional literature, consults colleagues, and seeks other resources to support development.
D. Engages in professional discourse about subject matter knowledge and pedagogy.
E. Persists in helping all students achieve success.
F. Acts as an advocate for students.
G. Practices behavior congruent with the Idaho Code of Ethics.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Is a reflective practitioner who demonstrates a commitment to professional standards and is continuously engaged in purposeful mastery of the art and science of teaching.

10. Partnerships	Unsatisfactory	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Not Observed
A. Actively seeks to develop productive, cooperative, and collaborative partnerships with parents/guardians and the community in support of student learning and well-being.
B. Works with colleagues, other professionals, parent groups, and volunteers to improve the overall school learning environment for students.
C. Actively builds a collaborative professional relationship with the mentor teacher.
OVERALL RATING ON THIS PRINCIPLE Interacts in a professional, effective manner with colleagues, parents, and other members of the community to support students' learning and well-being.