Undergraduate Clinical Practice Assessment of Implementation

RATING ON STANDARDS Fall/2011: N=

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Candidates teach lessons on various social studies concepts.

 X

Candidates’ lessons include experiences that assist children to learn about social studies content and concepts.

 X

Candidates’ lessons include using various Social Studies modes of inquiry.

 X

Candidates assist children to construct new knowledge and apply knowledge to new settings.

 X

3.2: Knowledge: Instruction: Adaptation to Diverse Students

Candidates identify differences in approaches to learning & performance and ways students demonstrate learning. 

 X

Candidates’ lessons include cultural responsive approaches and activities, including making sure there is validation of a wide array of diverse cultural contributions to different content areas.

 X

3.3: Knowledge: Instruction:  Development of Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Candidates’ lessons include various appropriate processes for stimulating children’s minds.

 X

Candidates’ lessons include multiple strategies for learning.

 X

Candidates enhance learning by using a wide variety of materials, human resources, and learning strategies that promote development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance capabilities.

 X

3.4: Knowledge: Instruction: Active Engagement in Learning 

Candidates create communities of learners in their classrooms.

 X

Candidates use appropriate and effective interpersonal and small group communication techniques to create effective learning environments.

 X

3.5: Knowledge: Instruction: Communication to Foster Collaboration

Candidates model effective communication strategies in conveying ideas and information and asking questions. 

 X

Candidates use various media and technological tools to enhance and enrich learning.

 X