Student Teaching Assessments (Fall 2004-Fall 2005)
Unsatisfactory (1) Basic (2) Proficient (3) Exceptional (4)
1.a. Knows the facts and principles of the subject matter and represents content accurately. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
1.b. Assists students in the mastery of content. 0 0% 0 0% 3 17% 15 83%
1.c. Utilizes effective strategies/techniques, including the use of technology. 0 0% 1 6% 4 22% 13 72%
2.a. Understands how learners think and reason about the subject content. 0 0% 0 0% 7 39% 11 61%
2.b. Helps learners develop complex and sophisticated cognitive structures. 0 0% 2 11% 4 22% 12 67%
2.c. Adapts knowledge to learners’ levels of understanding and ways of thinking. 0 0% 0 0% 8 44% 10 56%
2.d. Fosters a collaborative learning environment. 0 0% 0 0% 6 33% 12 67%
2.e. Facilitates solutions to problems. 0 0% 0 0% 5 28% 13 72%
2.f. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning. 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 16 89%
2.g. Demonstrates a commitment to high ethical and professional values. 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 16 89%
3.a. Shows respect for and sensitivity to all learners.  0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 17 94%
3.b. Promotes a learning climate of caring and trust. 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 16 89%
3.c. Encourages student efforts while challenging students to do their best. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
3.d. Helps students set achievable goals. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
3.e. Considers individual growth or progress in assessing learning. 0 0% 0 0% 6 33% 12 67%
N=18
Content Knowledge for Teacher Candidates
Unsatisfactory (1) Basic (2) Proficient (3) Exceptional (4)
1.a. Knows the facts and principles of the subject matter and represents content accurately. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
N=18
Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teacher Candidates
Unsatisfactory (1) Basic (2) Proficient (3) Exceptional (4)
1.b. Assists students in the mastery of content. 0 0% 0 0% 3 17% 15 83%
1.c. Utilizes effective strategies/techniques, including the use of technology. 0 0% 1 6% 4 22% 13 72%
2.a. Understands how learners think and reason about the subject content. 0 0% 0 0% 7 39% 11 61%
2.b. Helps learners develop complex and sophisticated cognitive structures. 0 0% 2 11% 4 22% 12 67%
3.b. Promotes a learning climate of caring and trust. 0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 17 94%
Overall 0 0% 3 3% 19 21% 68 76%
N=18
Dispositions for Candidates
Unsatisfactory (1) Basic (2) Proficient (3) Exceptional (4)
2.f. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning. 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 16 89%
2.g. Demonstrates a commitment to high ethical and professional values. 0 0% 0 0% 2 11% 16 89%
3.a. Shows respect for and sensitivity to all learners.  0 0% 0 0% 1 6% 17 94%
Overall 0 0% 0 0% 5 9% 49 91%
N=18
Student Learning for Teacher Candidates
Unsatisfactory (1) Basic (2) Proficient (3) Exceptional (4)
2.c. Adapts knowledge to learners’ levels of understanding and ways of thinking. 0 0% 0 0% 8 44% 10 56%
2.d. Fosters a collaborative learning environment. 0 0% 0 0% 6 33% 12 67%
2.e. Facilitates solutions to problems. 0 0% 0 0% 5 28% 13 72%
3.c. Encourages student efforts while challenging students to do their best. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
3.d. Helps students set achievable goals. 0 0% 0 0% 4 22% 14 78%
3.e. Considers individual growth or progress in assessing learning. 0 0% 0 0% 6 33% 12 67%
Overall 0 0% 0 0% 33 31% 75 69%
N=18