Associate Teacher
Faculty of Education
Field Experience Final Report
Teacher Candidate:
Nancy De Filippis
Placement Period:
School:
St. Wilfrid CS
School Board:
Durham Catholic District
School Board
Associate Teacher(s):
Dom Petta
Grade(s) / Subject(s):
Grade 8
Faculty Advisor:
Joe Visconti
Approved by UOIT:
Approved :
7503719637800808
Level 4 = exemplary Level 3 = good Level 2 = adequate Level 1 = unsatisfactory n/a (not
applicable) = not able to be assessed and/or observed
2014/09/02 to 2014/10/24
PASS
FAIL
Note: Please refer to the rubric in the Field Experience handbook for a clearer description of
Overall Comments:
Nancy did an outstanding job in her Grade 8 placement. I am very excited about her being a future teacher as she will make an
excellent educator. Her love for the students and her professionalism with staff members are a key combination to making an
outstanding teacher.
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A. COMMITMENT COMPETENCY
1. demonstrates a positive rapport with students
N/A
2. models and promotes polite and respectful student interactions
N/A
3. promotes student self-esteem (e.g. reinforces positive behaviours, responds to student
contributions in a sensitive and thoughtful manner)
N/A
4. demonstrates a general awareness of individual student needs
N/A
5. provides extra assistance during class to students
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy models positive behaviour by dealing with students in a fair and respectful matter. Nancy has a very good rapport with
students and consistently demonstrates a willingness to provide extra help, especially for the students with special needs and
always models polite and respectful behaviour.
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B. COMMUNICATION COMPETENCY
1. speaks clearly and understandably (e.g. pronunciation, modulation, volume, articulation)
N/A
2. uses correct oral conventions (e.g. mechanics of the English language as well as
subject specific terms and symbols)
N/A
3. uses effective and appropriate non-verbal communication (e.g. eye contact, facial
expressions, body language)
N/A
4. uses correct written conventions (e.g. mechanics of the English language as well as
subject specific terms and symbols)
N/A
5. writes clearly and understandably (e.g. appropriate size and script of text, legible text,
layout of board work, overhead, multimedia)
N/A
6. uses appropriate wait time (e.g. gives students appropriate time to process questions
before responding)
N/A
7. uses probing and prompting techniques (e.g. rephrases questions, provides clues)
N/A
8. models effective listening skills (e.g. demonstrates active listening, demonstrates
comprehension)
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy models excellent communication skills in the classroom. Pronunciation and expression leads to effective lessons that are
clear and engages the students. She allows students appropriate wait time and uses non-verbal communication appropriately.
Nancy always listens well to student responses and responds appropriately.
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C. KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCY
1. provides clear explanations demonstrating mastery of subject knowledge and related
skills
N/A
2. responds to questions regarding lesson content, in a knowledgeable and appropriate
manner
N/A
3. builds upon student responses to expand and extend the discussion and learning
N/A
4. seeks out appropriate resources to enhance knowledge (e.g. uses Board
library/resources, laptop resources, Internet)
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy collected and effectively used resources that were appropriate and applicable to the learning environment. She has a
good understanding of the curriculum expectations used for lessons.
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D. PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCY
1. dresses and grooms appropriately
N/A
2. arrives on time
N/A
3. attends to duties (with the Associate Teacher) for the duration of the activity (e.g. bus
duty, lunch duty, yard duty)
N/A
4. interacts respectfully with peers and colleagues
N/A
5. interacts respectfully with other staff members, students and parents
N/A
6. accepts and uses constructive feedback in a positive manner
N/A
7. shows initiative (e.g. demonstrates leadership qualities, demonstrates helpfulness
without prompting, participates in extra activities)
N/A
8. volunteers assistance when needed (e.g. assists Associate Teacher or students)
N/A
9. attends staff/division/department meetings with Associate Teacher
N/A
10. submits lesson plans on time
N/A
11. meets required deadlines (e.g. marking, returning resources, attendance tracking)
N/A
12. attends school based professional development activities, if invited
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy is highly motivated to achieve a level of excellence in all aspects of her teaching. She was consistently punctual,
submitted lessons in advance and allowed ample time for lesson preparation. Nancy readily involved herself in school activities,
and has connected professionally with many other staff members.
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E. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY
1. maintains a friendly, positive and professional disposition
N/A
2. demonstrates self-control (e.g. avoids power struggles, belittling statements and
sarcasm, uses appropriate voice volume)
N/A
3. promotes class safety and wellness
N/A
4. demonstrates consistency in maintaining classroom routines and expectations
N/A
5. effectively utilizes non-verbal management techniques (e.g. circulation throughout the
class, eye-contact, pauses and proximity, while maintaining flow of instruction)
N/A
6. reviews rules or instructions to promote on-task behaviours as needed or appropriate
N/A
7. distributes materials in a well-planned and organized manner
N/A
8. gains attention of all students before teaching (e.g. circulates as needed, verbal cues,
pause, proximity)
N/A
9. uses strategies to maintain student attention throughout the lesson (e.g. circulates as
needed, verbal cues, pause, proximity)
N/A
10. deals with disruptive student behaviours in an appropriate manner
N/A
11. takes proactive and preventive measures as needed (e.g. considers potential problem
areas)
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy maintains interest in subject material and created opportunities for the students to share and work collaboratively this
resulted in a positive classroom atmosphere. She successfully uses many classroom management strategies. She ensures that
students are focused and ready before beginning a lesson, circulates when seat work is being completed and uses verbal cues
when necessary. Nancy pays particular attention to transition times and students move quietly to assigned tasks.
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F. PLANNING COMPETENCY
1. demonstrates an understanding of the context in which the learning takes place (e.g. the
rationale of the lesson, how the lesson fits into the overall unit or long range plans)
N/A
2. includes appropriate Ontario curriculum specific expectations and other opportunities for
learning into plan
N/A
3. incorporates motivational techniques into plan (e.g. making topic relevant to students'
interests, allowing for student participation)
N/A
4. pre-assesses lesson (e.g. lists all resources, assesses layout of learning environment)
N/A
5. incorporates a variety of effective instructional strategies into lesson plan (e.g. teacherdirected, student-centered, cooperative learning)
N/A
6. plans for consolidation of lesson (e.g. summarizes key components of lesson)
N/A
7. incorporates some type of application of the learning into plan (e.g. follow-up activity,
seatwork, homework)
N/A
8. sequences lesson components with sufficient detail and description (e.g. moves from
concrete to abstract, appropriately scaffolds, progresses logically)
N/A
9. lists a variety of key questions in plan (e.g. incorporates Bloom's Taxonomy)
N/A
10. allocates appropriate time for material covered
N/A
11. plans for opportunity(ies) for students to construct own knowledge as appropriate (e.g.
use of manipulatives, labs, hands-on activities)
N/A
12. ensures all materials are organized and ready for use and plans for effective
distribution of materials
N/A
13. considers some modifications and adaptations to address student needs
N/A
14. plans to gather evidence of student learning (e.g. summative and/or formative
assessment)
N/A
15. where possible, plans for effective use of technology to promote student learning
N/A
16. ensures that the Field Experience Binder is organized and up-to-date, containing all of
the required elements
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy's lesson plans are clear, comprehensive, effectively itemized and based on the expectations of the Ontario curriculum.
She considers Bloom's Taxonomy, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning strategies in all aspects of the curriculum she
presented.
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G. IMPLEMENTATION COMPETENCY
1. motivates students (e.g. makes topic relevant to students' interests, allows for student
participation)
N/A
2. gives effective instructions and directions (e.g. clear, logical, written, oral)
N/A
3. uses clear, concise and effective questioning techniques that incorporate a range of
thinking skills
N/A
4. encourages participation from all students
N/A
5. promotes meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the
teaching/learning process (e.g. listens to responses, responds appropriately)
N/A
6. sequences the lesson components appropriately
N/A
7. demonstrates appropriate pacing and timing
N/A
8. makes effective transitions throughout the lesson (e.g. from conducting lesson to giving
instruction, to collecting and distributing materials)
N/A
9. employs several instructional strategies that engage all learners
N/A
10. adapts and modifies lessons to address student needs
N/A
11. adjusts lesson to circumstances (e.g. able to resume lesson after interruption)
N/A
12. provides students with opportunities to construct own knowledge (e.g. use of
manipulatives, labs, hands-on-activities)
N/A
13. incorporates some type of application of learning in the lesson (e.g. follow-up activity,
seatwork, homework)
N/A
14. integrates effective use of technology to promote student learning as appropriate
N/A
15. consolidates lesson
N/A
Overall Comments:
Nancy provides a hook in promoting student engagement and interest by telling a story that has relevance for them. She uses
technology that allows for individual participation and further encourages dialogue through questioning, modeling of the concept
orally, visually on the LCD inviting class problem solving and showing a video about the subject being taught.
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