Undergraduate Clinical Practice Assessment of Implementation

RATING ON STANDARDS Fall/2011: N=

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2.2: Knowledge of Instruction (Science)

Candidates engage children in the science inquiry process.

 X

Candidates engage children in the science inquiry process.

 X

Candidates teach the major concepts and principles that unify all scientific effort and that are used in each of the science disciplines.

 X

Candidates’ lessons include asking children open-ended questions to stimulate exploration and learning.

 X

Candidates introduce children to understandings about science and technology and to distinctions between natural and human-made objects.

 X

Candidates’ lessons incorporate hands-on learning.

 X

Candidates’ lessons use children’s literature to introduce scientific disciplines and to connect science to other subject areas.

 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