Special Education Teacher Candidate Handbook

A

Clearly superior in planning, implementation, effectiveness, creativity, rapport with pupils and faculty. Lessons flow smoothly and accurately. Is able to manage the classroom and all duties of teaching in a seemingly effortless manner. Has developed an effective and consistent teaching style. Completes all practicum requirements actively and thoughtfully.

A-

Plans, implements and evaluates lessons that are accurate, creative, and effective. Classroom management is excellent or shows signs of becoming excellent. Rapport with students and faculty is excellent or shows much improvement throughout the assignment. Practicum participation and requirements are consistently well done.

B+

Good, solid performance in classroom. Significant improvement in skill is noted. Shows indication of significant potential in skill development. Lesson plans, implementation, and evaluation are accurate, effective, and show creativity. Classroom management is effective. Practicum participation and requirements are well done.

B

Good performance in classroom. Improvement in skill is evident and gives signs of true potential. Lesson plans and implementation are accurate, effective and frequently creative. Classroom management shows increasing effectiveness as experience grows. Practicum participation and requirements are satisfactory.

B-

Satisfactory performance in classroom. Indicated areas of need show improvement in subsequent observations. Lesson plans, implementations, and evaluation show improvement in accuracy and effectiveness. Classroom management is becoming more effective. Practicum participation and requirement completion are usually satisfactory.

C+

Performance in classroom is improving. Indicated areas of need are improving. Lesson plans and implementation show improvement with specific guidelines. Classroom management shows evidence of increased effort. Practicum participation and requirement completion seem inconsistent.

C

Classroom performance shows the need for significant improvement in several areas. Lesson plans and implementation indicate the need for more accuracy, effectiveness, or creativity. Practicum participation and requirement completion indicate a lack of understanding and/or commitment.