Elementary Proficient Student Teaching Portfolio Grading Rubric

·        eight (8) student teaching lesson plans, examples of student work prior to teaching those lesson plans (pre-test), and examples of student work resulting from the use of those lesson plans (post-test), are to be used to demonstrate that the teacher candidate is meeting each of the INTASC Standards 1-8 and

 

·        Reflections describe how each standard is met with the lesson plan

·        Two (2) other “artifacts” are to be used to demonstrate the teacher candidate is meeting INTASC Standards 9-10 and ACEI 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

 

 

 

 

I. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning

ACEI 2.1

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lesson are showcased, no lesson plan concerning English language arts provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan concerning English language arts provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan concerning English language arts provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan concerning English language arts provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching to better motivate students by using ambiguous scenarios concerning English language arts were provided.

II. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning

ACEI 2.2

 (& INTASC Principle 2)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of learning experience concerning science provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of learning experience concerning science provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience concerning science provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience concerning science provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on connections between strategies used and student learning were considered by creatively applying pedagogical theory.

III.

 

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning ACEI 2.3

 (& INTASC Principle 3)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates demonstrate they understand how

students differ in their

approaches to learning and create instructional

opportunities that are adapted

to diverse learners ACEI 3.2

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan aligned with math ACEI content standard and no strategy for differentiating instruction provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan aligned with math ACEI content standard and no strategy for differentiating instruction provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan aligned with math ACEI content standard and no strategy for differentiating instruction provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan aligned with math ACEI content standard and no strategy for differentiating instruction provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

IV Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning ACEI 2.4 (& INTASC Principle 4)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates demonstrate ACEI 3.3 by using a variety of

instructional strategies to

encourage students’

development of critical thinking,

problem solving and

performance skills

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan developing critical thinking that is aligned with social studies ACEI standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan developing critical thinking that is aligned with social studies ACEI standard  and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan developing critical thinking that is aligned with the social studies ACEI standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan developing critical thinking that is aligned with the social studies ACEI  standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

V. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning an

ACEI 1 (& INTASC Principle 5)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates meet ACEI 3.4 by planning to create a learning

environment that encourages

positive social interaction,

active engagement in learning

and self-motivation.

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience that is aligned  with curriculum goals provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by better using whole-class, small-group, and individual work.

VI. Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning

an ACEI content standard (& INTASC Principle 6)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates use knowledge of

effective verbal, nonverbal and

media communication

techniques to foster active

inquiry, collaboration and

supportive interaction

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with an ACEI content standard provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with an ACEI content standard provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with an ACEI content standard provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with an ACEI content standard provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on changes in teaching concerning this standard that might have improved the results demonstrated the ability to reflect on teaching and to consider improvements by applying pedagogical theory.

VII.

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning an

ACEI  standard (&  ITASC Principle 7)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

Candidates plan instruction based their knowledge of subject

matter, students, the

community, ACEI and PA state standards, and curriculum

goals. 

 

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with ACEI SPA and INTASC standards and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussions to reach curriculum goals were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with ACEI SPA and INTASC standard  and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussions to reach curriculum goals were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with ACEI SPA and INTASC standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to better start discussions were made.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of learning experience aligned with ACEI SPA and INTASC standard and appropriate State Content Standards provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use ambiguities, problems, or student’s preconceptions to start productive discussions were made.

VIII.

Candidates demonstrate ability to impact student learning concerning ACEI standard 4 (& INTASC Principle 8)

by providing lesson plan and pre and post test evidence and reflection

 

 

Candidates use formal and informal

assessment strategies to

ensure the continuous

intellectual, social and physical

development of the learner

1

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, no lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are not showcased, and no clear relationship exists between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were not provided.

2

No sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, however, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, no clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were not provided.

3

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, however, only a vague relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and grading rubrics as a formal assessment were provided.

4

Sample(s) of student work prior to teaching the lessons are showcased, a lesson plan or description of formal and informal assessments provided, post teaching student work sample(s) are showcased, and a clear relationship between the teaching methods described and the demonstrated improvement (or lack of improvement) in student performance can be seen.  Reflections on how to use discussion as an informal assessment and, objective exams and project grading rubrics as a formal assessment were provided.

 

 

 

IX. ACEI 5.2

INTASC Principle 9

a. Candidates are reflective

practitioners who continually

evaluate the effects of their

choices and actions on others

(students, parents, and other

professionals in the learning

community)

and ACEI 5.1 actively seek opportunities

to grow professionally.

 

1

does not clearly explain why the entries were included in portfolio and does not clearly explain how they relate to ACEI Standard 5.2

 

 

2

gives a reason why the entries were included but fails to clearly explain how they relate to ACEI Standard 5.2

 

3

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio and how they relate to ACEI Standard 5.2

 

4

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio, describes how they relate to ACEI Standard 5.2, and elaborates on how they best exemplify an aspect of good teaching 

 

X. ACEI 5.3, 5.4 and 3.5

INTASC Principle 10

 

Candidates foster relationships with

school colleagues, parents and

agencies in the larger community to

support students’ learning and well

being.

 

1

does not clearly explain why the entries were included in portfolio and does not clearly explain how they relate to ACEI 5.3, 5.4 and 3.5

INTASC Principle 10

 

 

2

gives a reason why the entries were included but fails to clearly explain how they relate to ACEI 5.3, 5.4 and 3.5

INTASC Principle 10

 

 

3

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio and how they relate to ACEI 5.3, 5.4 and 3.5

INTASC Principle 10

 

 

4

very clearly explains why the samples have been included in the portfolio, describes how they relate to ACEI 5.3, 5.4 and 3.5

INTASC Principle 10

, and elaborates on how they best exemplify an aspect of good teaching