SPRINGFIELD COLLEGESUPERVISING PRACTITIONER'S

MIDTERM ASSESSMENT OF SUBJECT MATTER KNOWLEDGEEARLY CHILDHOOD

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This evaluation form is to be completed at the middle of the practicum by the supervising practitioner only. Theresults of this assessment should be discussed in a three-way meeting at the midterm .......................................................................................................................................................

The student has demonstrated adequate knowledge of and approach to the academic content listed below:

Indicators Yes No NotObserved

1. Has the candidate demonstrated adequate knowledge of thesubject matter of early childhood education (i.e., early literacy, /'children's literacy and the language arts, mathematics, science,social studies, and health and physical education) to plan andimplement learning experiences?

2. Has the candidate demonstrated an adequate knowledge of child /development to plan and implement developmentallyappropriate learning experiences?

3. Has the candidate demonstrated the ability to assess children'sknowledge in the subject areas detailed in question 1, and an -:ability to assess the children's level of development in order touse the information to plan appropriate learning experiences?

4. Has the candidate demonstrated the ability to use a variety ofapproaches (i.e., teacher-led, child centered, play-based, /inquiry bases, constructivist based) to plan and implementlearning experiences?

5. Does the candidate provide opportunities for students todevelop and practice processes of comprehension that ,/gradually increase complexity particularly in the areas ofreading, language arts, science and mathematics?

6. Is the candidate able to demonstrate connections across /curricula through the use of thematic lesson plans or othermethods integrating subject matter content?

7. Does the candidate demonstrate knowledge of Individualized/Family Service Plans (IFSPs) as well as IEPs when delivering

content instruction?

8. Is the candidate able to identify bias in curricula materials and /make appropriate choices and/or provide solutions forproblematic material?

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