SECONDARY SCIENCE 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 science and mathematics content knowledge.
2.
Develops goals and objectives for instruction, tying instruction to unifying concepts.
3.
Demonstrates understanding of instructional planning.
4.
Sets expectations for learners.
5.
Incorporates outside resources into instructional plans.
6.
Selects/determines a variety of assessment strategies.
7.
Collaborates with other professionals and community resources 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: Secondary Science Education (V)
3
2
1
0
NA
31 Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach the nature of science.
32 Models the use of inquiry to help students construct science understanding.
33 Promotes student understanding of the science and society relationship.
34 Uses student assessment in science to guide/change instruction.
35 Models safety and ethical behavior in the science classroom/laboratory.
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.
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____ Cooperating Teacher
Person Completing This Report ___________________________________________________________
____ University Supervisor
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________
Date ___________________
Teacher Candidate Signature _____________________________________________________________
Date ___________________
October 2010