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SOCIAL STUDIES/CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

Clarion University Student Teaching Performance Profile (STPP)
Teacher Candidate _____________________________________________________________________________________ Semester Hours: 6
School/Agency _________________________________________ City/State ______________________________________________________
Grade Level(s) _______________________________ Subject(s) Taught __________________________________________________________
Report is for: Fall _____
Spring _____
First half semester ____
Second half semester ____
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 - Consistently & Extensively
2 - Usually & Substantially
1 - Sometimes & Basic
0 - Rarely or Superficially
NA - Not Applicable
Planning and Preparation (I)
3
2
1
0
NA
1.
Understands content knowledge.
2.
Develops goals and objectives for instruction.
3.
Demonstrates understanding of instructional planning.
4.
Sets expectations for learners.
5.
Incorporates outside resources into instructional plans.
6.
Selects/determines assessment strategies.
7.
Collaborates with other professionals as instructional partners.
The Classroom Environment (II)
3
2
1
0
NA
8.
Demonstrates and encourages a positive disposition for learning.
9.
Exhibits respect for individual differences, diversity, and equity (cultural and gender).
10. Maintains on-task and engaged-time behaviors.
11. Manages classroom behaviors.
12 Creates visual displays to enhance learning.
13. Organizes physical space and materials.
14. Demonstrates understanding of pedagogical content knowledge.
Instruction (III)
3
2
1
0
NA
15. Communicates directions and expectations.
16. Uses a variety of instructional strategies.
17. Measures learner knowledge, skills, and dispositions using a variety of assessments.
18. Reflects on learner progress and adapts instruction.
19. Utilizes dimensions of classroom time.
20. Expresses oral and written language.
21. Responds verbally and non-verbally to learners.
22. Demonstrates knowledge of motivation.
23. Integrates audiovisual equipment and technology into instruction.
24. Implements creative and original instruction.
25. Demonstrates questioning skills.
Professionalism (IV)
3
2
1
0
NA
26. Communicates professionally with learners and their families.
27. Communicates professionally within the educational community.
28. Meets professional responsibilities.
29. Accepts constructive feedback.
30. Responds to constructive feedback to improve teaching.
Discipline Specific Competencies (Social Studies/Citizenship Education) (V)
3
2
1
0
NA
Standards for the National Council for Social Studies: Ability to teach to Standard
Culture and Cultural Diversity
Time, Continuity and Change
People, Places, and Environment
Individual development and Identity
Individual, Group and Institutions
Power, Authority and Governance
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
Science, Technology, and Society
Global Connections
Civic ideals and practices

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PLEASE CHECK ALL THE SUBJECTS THE STUDENT TEACHER HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH WHILE UNDER YOUR
SUPERVISION:
__________ Pa History
__________ US History/American Culture
__________ World History/Cultures
__________Sociology
__________ Civics/Government/Problems of democracy
__________ Geography
__________ Psychology
__________ Economics
__________ Current Events
__________ Other (Please list) ____________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments Related to Subjects Taught:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Would you recommend this individual for employment?
____ I highly recommend. (3) Accomplished Candidate
____ I recommend. (2) Proficient Candidate

____ I recommend, provided supervision is available. (1) Developing Candidate
____ I do not recommend. (0) Emergent Candidate

Please include a narrative either on the back or attached to this form. Please type or use black ink. Thank you.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Signatures imply the information on front and back has been read and discussed.
____ Cooperating Teacher
Person Completing This Report ___________________________________________________________
____ University Supervisor
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________
Date ___________________
Teacher Candidate Signature ______________________________________________________________
Date ___________________
October 2010
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