PRACTICUM FINAL EVALUATION

PRACTICUM FINAL EVALUATION

Here is the template for the final evaluation:

Please complete Sections A B &C and make sure to include examples of each.

SECTION A

• RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN: UNDERSTAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

1. Demonstrates understanding of developmental theory
2. Applies this understanding to planned interactions
3. Displays sensitivity to individual differences
4. Conveys acceptance/recognition of expected children’s efforts.

• RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN: RESPONSIVENESS TO CHILDREN

1. Responds appropriately to children’s initiations and initiates interactions based on children’s cues (in scenarios and reflections)
2. Encourages self-help skills (in scenarios and reflections)

• COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY

1. Uses simple clear language children can understand and patterns of speech are grammatical and age appropriate (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)

1. Engages in conversation by responding to child’s cues and actively listens to children. (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)

• USES POSITIVE CHILD MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

1. Uses positive language in directing children’s behavior and uses a variety of guidance techniques with children’s behavior (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)
2. Modifies responses to meet individual children’s needs (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)
3. Protects children’s health and safety (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)

SECTION B: PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATON

• Plans & prepares appropriate activities

1. uses understanding of development to plan activities
2. prepares written work & materials in advance
3. uses lesson plans effectively
4. provides opportunity for process and choices for children (as evidenced in discussions and assignments)
5. Selects appropriate and varied resources

• Effectively evaluates activities
  1. uses observation of children as the basis of evaluation
  2. makes insightful evaluations

SECTION C: Professionalism

1. completes work on time
2. written assignments are organized and well written
3. regular and appropriate participation in Zoom meetings and group discussions
4. maintains confidentiality at all times