Center of Pedagogy

Progress Report
For English Certification Candidates
Fall 2016
Student Name: Petito, Stephany
School/District: University High School, Newark Public School District
Grade Level/Subject Area: English IV/12
Evaluator: Susana Ruesta, Cooperating Teacher
Date submitted: 12/09/2016

Does not meet expectations

(1)

(2)

Meets expectations
(3)

Exceeds expectations

(4)

(5)

1. Planning For Student Learning

a. Stating clear and meaningful learning goals and objectives

b. Organizing subject matter for student learning:

c. Designing creative and appropriate learning activities and materials

p. Making meaningful connections between the ELA curriculum and

developments in culture, society and education

q. Integrating interdisciplinary teaching strategies and materials into teaching

and learning processes

r. Designing instruction to assist students in developing habits of critical

thinking and judgment

s. Demonstrating knowledge of the range and influence of print and nonprint

media and technology in contemporary culture

2. Teaching For Student Learning

a. Making content comprehensible to students

b. Monitoring student understanding, providing feedback, and adjusting

activities

c. Using media and other technology in appropriate ways

d. Promoting critical thinking

e. Using democratic practices

p. Aligning curriculum goals and teaching strategies with organization of

classroom environments and learning experiences to promote whole class,
small group and individual work

q. Engaging students in meaningful discussions for the purposes of interpreting

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and evaluating ideas presented through oral, written, and or visual forms
r. Engaging students in critical analysis of different media and communication
technologies

s. Engaging students in learning experiences that consistently emphasize varied

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uses and purposes for language and communication
t. Engaging students in making meaning of texts through personal response

u. Demonstrating that their students can select appropriate reading strategies

that permit access to, and understanding of, a wide range of print and non print 4
texts

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Progress Report
For English Certification Candidates
Fall 2016
3. Assessing Student Learning
. Recording and using assessment results to inform instruction

p. Using a variety of formal and informal assessment activities and instruments

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to evaluate processes and products
q. Interpreting results of assessments and drawing upon a variety of
information in these assessments to inform instruction

r. Assisting students in becoming monitors of their own work and growth in

speaking, listening, writing, reading, enacting, and viewing

s. Explaining to students, parents, and others concerned with education how

students are assessed

t. Design and implement assessment that assists students in developing habits

of critical thinking

4. Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning

a. Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of classroom behavior

b. Providing a physical environment that is safe and conducive to learning

c. Using instructional time effectively

p. Creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment that engages all

students in learning

q. Creating and sustaining learning environments that promote respect for,

and support of, individual differences of ethnicity, race, language, culture,
gender and ability

5. Professionalism
a. Expressing ideas clearly and personal attributes

b. Communicating with others to support student learning

c. Reflecting on instructional efforts

p. Collaborating with both faculty and other candidates

q. Demonstrating involvement in professional organizations

6. Content Knowledge
p. Demonstrating knowledge of reading processes

q. Demonstrating knowledge of different composing processes

r. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of, and uses for, an extensive range of

literature

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Progress Report
For English Certification Candidates
Fall 2016
s. Examining and selecting resources for instruction such as textbooks, other
print materials, videos, films, records, and software that are appropriate and
research based tools for supporting the teaching of the English language

Additional comments on Planning For Student Learning

Ms. Petito provided students with critical thinking questions to engage in a Socratic-like discussion
about chapter 4 of The Great Gatsby.
Additional comments on Teaching For Student Learning
Students were engaged in a small group discussion about chapter 4. Ms. Petito then engaged
students in a whole group discussion by adding her personal connections to the text. Critical
thinking questions and starting the group with a small group discussion allowed for students to
share their ideas in a small setting first then join the whole group.
Additional comments on Assessing Student Learning
Ms. Petito monitors students in small group discussions to assess their understanding of the topics
and themes introduced.
Additional comments on Creating A Positive Environment For Student Learning
Additional comments on Professionalism
Ms. Petito continues to maintain a profession attitude given a challenging environment.
Additional comments on Content Knowledge
Overall Comments