Cooperating Teacher

Year 1 Assessment #1
EDUC 5490 / EDUC 5390

Please return to: Mount Saint Vincent University, Faculty of Education SAC 401A, 166 Bedford
Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M 2J6 or email education@msvu.ca or fax 902-457-4911
B.Ed. Student:

Kelly Desjardins

Cooperating Teacher: Jeanine Samson

University Supervisor: Eric Favaro
School:

Rockingham School

Grade/Subject:

4/5

Date of report: December 10th Days Absent:

Please provide a brief context for the practice teaching setting:

This is a combined class. There are 11 grade 4 students and 11 grade 5 students. There are 14 boys
and 8 girls. There are a variety of needs in the class. Four students are recent transfers from
French Immersion.

PW=Progressing Well PS= Progressing Satisfactorily N= Needs Improvement

(see page 8 for assessment considerations)

U= Unsatisfactory

Professionalism

PW PS N

Is punctual and dependable

Models enthusiasm for learning and inquiry
Displays sincere interest in the students, their individuality and their progress
Has a strong sense of professionalism, including attention to attitude, conduct and
appropriate dress
Respects confidentiality
Develops appropriate relationships with students, teachers and staff

X
X
X

Preparation and Planning

PW PS N

Beginning to demonstrate knowledge of provincial outcomes, learning targets and

lesson focus
Contributes to the planning with classroom teacher
Beginning to demonstrate some independence in developing lesson plans
Organized and prepared for the school day
Beginning to develop good questioning skills

X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X

Teaching Practice

PW PS N

Clear flow to the lesson, good use transitions

Written work is clear; grammar & spelling accurate
Communicates clearly and accurately
Learning to manage behaviour
Is open to feedback/advice from experienced professionals
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject area(s)
Facilitates whole and small group discussions
Developing confidence
Seeks/Acts on constructive criticism

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

The Learning Environment

PW PS N

Actively listens to students and colleagues; responds appropriately with respect for
individual, cultural and social factors
Creates a respectful learning environment
Encourages cooperation among students
Clarifies classroom procedures, sets fair and clear limits; monitors classroom
environment

X
X
X
X

General Comments:
Kelly has had an excellent first placement at Rockingham school. She has taken the time to get to know
individual students and has established a very good rapport with them in the time that she has been here.
Kelly has shown a lot of initiative during this first practicum. She is involved in all activities in the
classroom. She has demonstrated a natural ability to understand what individual students need, and is able
to anticipate when problems may occur, as well as when individual students require assistance.

Assessment to Date
Progressing Well
Progressing Satisfactorily
Needs Improvements
Unsatisfactory

I have reviewed this assessment with the B.Ed. Student

Submitted by Cooperating Teacher: Jeanine Samson