Summary of Praxis Observations done each Semester

The University of Dayton Department of Teacher Education

ECE Evaluation of Clinical Experience

Candidate ______Cooperating Teacher ______

School/Grade/Date ______/______/______Affiliation: University of Dayton______

Instructions: For each statement below indicate the level of demonstrated competence. Please provide narrative evidence, if appropriate.

NM – “not met” is used if the student had the opportunity to exhibit the given competency but did not follow through.

EM - “expectations met” is used if the student exhibits competencies that are appropriate for a novice, preservice teacher.

EE - “exceeded expectations” is used if the student exhibits competencies that are appropriate for a beginning teacher.

Summary of Praxis Observations done each Semester

Domain A: Organizing Content Knowledge for Student Learning (Planning & Preparation):
The preservice teacher. . . evidence/comments
A1 is familiar with relevant aspects of the students' background knowledge, experiences
and skills
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 2.A: Family and community characteristics
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NM EM EE NO
A2 formulates clear learning goals/objectives for the lesson that are appropriate for students
NAEYC: 3.A: Assessment goals, benefits and uses.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NAEYC: 5.D: Integrating multiple perspectives.
NM EM EE NO
A3 understands the connections between previous, current, and future content to be learned
NAEYC: 4.C: Content knowledge.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NM EM EE NO
A4 creates or selects teaching methods, learning activities, instructional materials, or other resources that are appropriate for the students and aligned with the learning goals.
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.C: Content knowledge.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
A5 creates or selects evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and aligned with
the learning goals.
NAEYC: 3.A: Assessment goals, benefits and uses.
NAEYC: 3.B: Using appropriate assessments.
NAEYC: 3.C: Practicing responsible assessment.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
Domain B: Creating an Environment for Student Learning (Classroom Environment):
The preservice teacher. . . evidence/comments
B1 creates a climate that promotes fairness between students and teacher and among students
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.B: Multiple influences on development and learning.
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 5.B: Ethical standards.
NM EM EE NO
B2 establishes and maintains appropriate rapport with students
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 5.B: Ethical standards.
NM EM EE NO
B3 communicates challenging and appropriate learning expectations to each student. NAEYC: 1.B: Multiple influences on development and learning.
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NM EM EE NO
B4 establishes and maintains consistent standards of classroom behavior
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.B: Multiple influences on development and learning.
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 5.B: Ethical standards.
NM EM EE NO
B5 makes the physical environment as safe and conducive to learning as possible
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NM EM EE NO
Domain C: Teaching for Student Learning (Instruction):
The preservice teacher . . . evidence/comments
C1 makes learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
C2 makes the content of the lesson comprehensible to students NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.B: Multiple influences on development and learning.
NAEYC: 3.A: Assessment goals, benefits and uses.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.C: Content knowledge.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
C3 encourages students to extend their thinking
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
C4 monitors students' understanding of the content through a variety of means, providing feedback
to students to assist learning, and adjusting learning activities as the situation demands.
NAEYC: 1.A: Young children’s characteristics and needs
NAEYC: 1.B: Multiple influences on development and learning.
NAEYC: 3.B: Using appropriate assessments.
NAEYC: 3.C: Practicing responsible assessment.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO
C5 uses instructional time effectively
NAEYC: 1.C. Using developmental knowledge to create learning environments.
NAEYC: 4.A: Connecting with children and families.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NM EM EE NO

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Domain D: Teacher Professionalism (Professional Responsibilities):
The preservice teacher. . . evidence/comments
D1 reflects on the extent to which the learning goals were met (including the effectiveness of
strategies, activities, student grouping, materials and evaluation strategies used)
NAEYC: 3.C: Practicing responsible assessment.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NAEYC: 5.D: Integrating multiple perspectives.
NM EM EE NO
D2 demonstrates a sense of efficacy; assuming responsibility for student learning NAEYC: 3.A: Assessment goals, benefits and uses.
NAEYC: 3.C: Practicing responsible assessment.
NAEYC: 4.B: Using developmentally effective practices.
NAEYC: 4.D: Building meaningful curriculum.
NAEYC: 5.B: Ethical standards.
NM EM EE NO
D3 builds professional relationships with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students
NAEYC: 5.A: Professional Early Childhood involvement.
NAEYC: 5.B: Ethical standards.
NAEYC: 5.C: Continuous learning.
NAEYC: 5.E: Engaging in Advocacy.
NAEYC: 3.D: Assessment partnerships.
NM EM EE NO

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Summary of Praxis Observations done each Semester

Directions: Provide a narrative statement for each area below, which (1) summarizes

the preservice teacher's performance in each of the domains or standards.

Summary Statement: Pathwise/PRAXIS / Summary Statement: NAEYC Standards
Domain A: Organizing content knowledge for student learning. / Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning.
Domain B: Creating an Environment for Student Learning. / Standard 2: Building Family and Community Relations.
Domain C: Teaching for Student Learning / Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families.
Domain D: Teacher Professionalism / Standard 4: Teaching and Learning
Professional Behavior: / Standard 5: Becoming a Professional

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Cooperating Teacher Signature Date Teacher Candidate Signature Date

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University Supervisor Signature Date

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