WPI

Teacher Preparation Program

(March, 2004)

Progress Toward Professional Standards

name: subject:

practicum site: practicum date – begin: end:

mentor(s): course(s):

abbreviations: M – mastery P – reasonable progress N- needs work

Professional Standard	Pre Practicum	3 way Meeting 1	3 way Meeting 2	3 way Meeting 3	Final IQP paper
(a)1.a. Identify prerequisite skills, concepts and vocabulary
(a)1.b. Identify reading and writing
(a) 2. Plan sequential units for cumulative learning
(a)3. plan learning activities for full range of students in class
(a)4. plan lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
(a)5. plans the pedagogy appropriate
(a)6. seeks outside resources to enhance learning
(a)7. incorporates appropriate technology and media
(a)8. use IEP information for integrating students with disabilities
(b)1.a. make learning objectives clear
(b)1.b. communicates clearly in writing and speaking
(b)1.c. finds engaging ways to begin a new unit of study or lesson
(b)1.d. builds on students prior knowledge and experience
(b)2.a. balanced approach to skills and concepts
(b)2.b. employ a variety of teaching techniques
(b)2.c employ a variety of reading and writing strategies
(b)2.d. use questioning to stimulate thinking
(b)2.e.use instructional technology appropriately
(b)3.a. assign effective homework and check it
(b)3.b provide regular feedback to students
(b)3.c. provide many and varied opportunities for students to achieve competence
(b)4.a.measure achievement of learning outcomes with a variety of assessment; use the results for planning further instruction
(b)4.b.translate evaluation into records for communication of achievement
(c) 1. create an environment conducive to learning
(c) 2. create appropriate physical environment
(c) 3. maintain appropriate behavior standards
(c) 4. manage classroom without time loss
(d) 1. encourage students on the importance of effort
(d) 2. promote achievement by all students
(d) 3. assess significance of student differences
(d) 4. help students understand American civic culture
(e) 1. understands legal responsibilities
(e) 2. conveys knowledge and enthusiasm to students
(e) 3. maintain interest in current theory, research and development in one's discipline
(e) 4. help build a professional community by collaborating with colleagues
(e) 5. works actively to involve parents
(e) 6. reflects critically on his/her experience, identifies areas for improvement
(e) 7. understand legal and ethical issues related to possible resources
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