These are developed together by the student, the cooperating teacher, and the university supervisor. The attached matrix is one way to outline the student s performance outcomes by documenting the ways the student has met the objectives. The student s final grade will be determined by the university supervisor using input from the cooperating teacher s formal observations and evaluations, the university supervisor s evaluation, and conferences and observations of the student at the school site. The student will be graded according to the college catalog s grading system. An ability is demonstrated not only to master the course material, but to synthesize and evaluate what was learned.
Communication skills reflect and are commensurate with the student s ability.
Lesson planning is consistently excellent and includes creative ideas, use of technology and a variety of methods. The student is able to master the course content and often demonstrates creative thought and independence, but does not give evidence of a consistency in excellence. Lesson planning is very good and includes technological support and a variety of methods. The student meets the basic expectations of the instructor, usually shows little initiative in attacking new problems, and indicates some progress in individual development. Lesson plans are satisfactory and include some variety and technological support.