Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)

Assessment Form Round 4: Physical Education and either: Maths,

English, IT, SOSE, Health or Science.

PST'S NAME: Nikita Giel

SCHOOL: Christian College Bellarine
METHOD/S: Physical Education
MENTOR TEACHER: Paul Breguet
No. of days completed: 42

No. of lessons observed: 15

No. of lessons taught: 78 (PE, Sport, Principles of Training)

Year levels taught: 5 - 9
DATES OF PLACEMENT: 14th July 12th September, 2014

CRITERIA AND GUIDING COMMENTS

(Please circle on the continuum, the level of skill demonstrated)

Developing effective teaching and learning relationships with

members of the school community

Demonstrates respect, empathy, positive regard and rapport with

students;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Interacts positively, professionally and ethically with other members of

the school community;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Develops an understanding of students prior knowledge and

experiences and considers how to make meaningful links to
curriculum;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Develops strategies to gain an understanding of individual students

and their learning strengths and needs;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Demonstrates an awareness of students social, cultural and religious

backgrounds and treats all students equitably;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Shows concern for students social and emotional wellbeing.

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Nikita has shown the ability to build a rapport with

her students quickly and effectively. She has achieved this in the
classroom but also by involving herself in other areas of student
life in the College such as coaching sport teams, and teaching
them in other faculties.
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Developing deeper understandings of teaching and learning

processes

Offers explanations which are logically developed and within grasp of

the students;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Uses a range of teaching and learning strategies to engage students

in active, meaningful learning;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Caters for a range of different learning needs and preferences;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Justifies decisions made related to teaching and learning by referring

to well developed personal understandings and contemporary
research;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Understands the importance of discussion and group interaction to the

process of learning;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Poses questions that enable students to extend their involvement and

thinking;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Uses strategies to enable students to reflect on their personal learning

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Nikita has had the opportunity to teach our Year 9

students in separate gender groups. This has enabled her to
witness and develop different teaching and learning styles to
cater towards the different learning styles of the boys in
comparison to the girls. Nikita has been able to adapt her
teaching well, and has used many strategies to have students
reflect on their learning and to discuss concepts in group
situations, ultimately developing a greater understanding and
learning outcomes for her students.

Developing an effective learning environment

Establishes clear, appropriate expectations for students as learners;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Manages students behaviour in fair, consistent and appropriate ways;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Creates a safe, engaging, positive learning environment for students.

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Developing understandings of content

Conducts research and seeks assistance in order to develop deeper,

contemporary, critical understandings of relevant content, skills and
processes;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Demonstrates a passion for their subject area;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Plans learning tasks that require students to grapple with key

concepts and ideas related to the knowledge area;
Excellent / Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory

Demonstrates familiarity with relevant curriculum statements, policies

and resources
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Nikita has an excellent understanding of the Health

and Physical Education Curriculum and has used this knowledge
well in teaching a range of students from Year 5 through 9. Her
confidence in demanding respectful behaviour in the classroom
has improved and will continue to improve as she gains
employment next year.

Developing practices for effective planning and assessment

Is developing effective, meaningful approaches to planning ongoing

learning opportunities for students;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Is well organised and prepared;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Articulates learning goals and objectives to students and where

possible negotiates learning goals with students;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Monitors and evaluates students learning to inform future planning;

Is developing understandings of how to construct assessment criteria;

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Provides useful feedback to students (that is both verbal and written).

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

COMMENTS: This is Nikitas strongest area of practice. She has

had the opportunity to develop quizs and in class assessments
that have directed her teaching and speed in which to deliver
content that is applicable to the class she is teaching. In a
physical setting she is able to modify the rate in which learning is
expected, especially with students who present with various
learning difficulties.
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Reflecting on personal learning and receiving feedback

Reflects on and critically evaluates teaching and learning experiences

ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Actively seeks, analyses and discusses feedback from teachers and

students;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Develops personal goals for continuing learning and professional

development;
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Engages in discussions with colleagues about issues related to

teaching and learning.
ExcellentVery Good Good SatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Nikita is reflective of her practice which has seen

her continue to improve and has become a very competent
teacher.
LEARNER TEACHERS PERSONAL EVALUATION
(This should be completed before a final grade is given. PSTs should reflect on their learning from this
particular experience).
My 8 week placement at Christian College has been an extremely valuable experience, where I
feel I have developed more confidence and strategies within my planning, delivery, assessment
and time management. I have been fortunate to have Paul and Deb as my mentors, where they
have allowed me to take full reigns over the classes I have taught. This has allowed me to create
and trial out different approaches within my lessons, develop assessments and learn from my
weaknesses and strengths along the way. I have welcomed their assistance or extended
knowledge within areas that I may feel needs further clarification for the students. In turn this
has further developed my understanding of concepts and how to explain them to the students.
When I reflect on my teaching experiences from my first placement compared to this final one, I
can honestly say that I feel confident and ready to teach next year. I am well organised and able
to adapt my lesson and think on my feet, whereas within my initial years of my degree this did
not come as naturally. I feel I need to continue to improve my classroom management strategies,
however I noticed an improvement from week 1 in comparison to week 9, which I feel was the
result of the rapport you build with your students.

MENTOR TEACHERS GENERAL EVALUATION

Overall comments on learner teachers progress and learning during the schools experience.
Please comment on strengths and areas for improvement.
Nikita has taught students from Year 5 through to Year 9 various theoretical and
practical lessons in Physical Education over the past 8 weeks. She has also taught in
the Science faculty and has been able to manage her workload effectively, while also
engaging in many other aspects of the College such as coaching sport teams,
attending whole school and faculty meetings, attending parent teacher interviews, and
also attending the Colleges Elective Expo evening, where she was able to engage and
explain the content of a Year 9 elective to parents.
I have been very impressed with Nikitas professionalism, maturity, and confidence in
her teaching ability over the past 8 weeks. I have been confident in giving Nikita
freedom to take charge of lessons and to plan and implement her teaching for them.
Her manner in class is always supportive and she has faced many challenging
students whom she has been able to handle in a professional manner, following whole
school policies of behaviour management when necessary.
Nikita has been able to build positive working relationships with all of her students and
has been able to do this at all year levels she has taught. She has adapted her teaching
style to the various maturity levels of the students she has taught and set high levels
of achievement and expectations of behaviour.
I would highly recommend Nikita for a teaching position next year as she will be an
asset for any school that appoints her.
Sincerely,
Paul Breguet
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____________________________________ School Coordinators signature

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LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT - (Relative to Final Round Teaching Experience)

(The final grade must bear a clear correlation to the marks indicated on the assessment criteria eg.
Consistent excellent should be awarded with a high distinction, consistent very good should be
awarded a distinction, consistent good should be awarded a credit, and consistent unsatisfactory
should be awarded a fail).

High Distinction
Distinction

READY TO TEACH

Ready to Teach

Credit
Pass
MN Fail Level 1
NN Fail Level 2

NOT Ready to
Teach.