Lexington Middle School

Lexington Middle School

Teacher Evaluation ReportDarren Hanson

7th Grade Life Science/Activities/ITS

Personal Qualities

Personal Qualities I Exhibit

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Personal Qualities I’m Improving

1.5 I feel that I’m open-minded, but I don’t always accept constructive criticism well. I need to work on accepting criticism without taking it personally.

1.6 I sometimes feel overwhelmed by some of my assignments and feel that I may not complete them as punctual as I should. I also feel I need to work on my organization so I don’t forget or put off completing duties assigned to me.

The certified classroom teacher exhibits personal qualities and values which are conducive to a positive educational setting

Artifacts for Personal Qualities

short video of me instructing my class


#9 The amount of material presented is appropriate.

#18 The teacher respects my opinion.


#19 The teacher is pleasant, fair, and firm.

#20 The teacher manages the class.

Instructional Skill

Instructional Skills I Exhibit

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Instructional Skills I’m Improving

2.1 I feel that I do a good job identifying the learning needs of my students; however I feel I need to continue to improve in this area to continue to provide the best educational experience for my students.

2.2 I feel that the activities I choose to teach the learning objectives matches my individual student’s needs; however I feel that I need to continue to still strive to improve in this area. I want each individual student to have success and met the district goals.

The certificated classroom teacher demonstrates, his or her performance, a competent level of knowledge and skill in designing

and conducting instructional experience.

Artifacts for Instructional Skills

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#16 The teacher helps me reach my potential

Lesson Plans: google doc

https://docs.google.com/a/lexschools.org/document/d/1ggWKfZJhIWkKCUky27-4K6W9VIVYpzcZwrlBOM1hLI4/edit?hl=en

Classroom Management

Classroom Management I Exhibit

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Classroom Management I’m Improving

3.3 I have used the global community with Skype. We have visited with authors and scientists in the classroom. I need to improve working with the Lexington Community and bring in our community experts.

3.6 I feel that I have improved with encouraging students to assume responsibilities for classroom management. I need to continue to develop strategies and techniques to enable my students to take these responsibilities.

The certificated classroom teacher demonstrates, in his or her performance, a competent level of knowledge and skill in organizing

the physical and human elements in the educational setting.

Artifacts for Classroom Management

Examples of individual or small groups learning experiences

Artifacts for Classroom Management

#20 The teacher manages the class.

Classroom Expectations

Be on time and in your seat to start class

Respect other people and their property

Bring all learning materials with you

Be prepared to participate

Professional Preparation and Commitment

Professional Preparation and Commitment I Exhibit

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4.2

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4.4

Professional Preparation and Commitment I’m Improving

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4.3

I feel that these are strengths, but that I need to continue to work at improving myself as a science teacher. Any time you stop on the tracks you will get ran over, so I need to continue to investigate my subject area, continue to collaborate with other science teachers to improve my instruction of science. We are in a time that information moves quickly and I feel that if I think that I’m doing fine, that I don’t need to improve, then I will fall behind.

The certified classroom teacher exhibits, in his or her performance, evidence of having a theoretical background and knowledge of the principles and methods of teaching, and a commitment to education as a profession.

Artifacts for Professional Preparation and Commitment

CIP committee work –Stakeholder Communications & Relationships

RtI

Worked at ESU10 Science Standard Workshop

Developed District Science L-J

Member of: ISTE, NETA, NSEA, LEA

Belong to: Classroom 2.0, Skype in the classroom, Apple Learning Interchange,

Flat Classroom Project, and Many Twitter Groups (Zoos, Science Teachers, ITS)

Worked with UNK technology students

Supervising Teacher for a Student Teacher


#11 This class is enjoyable.

#13 The teacher encourages me to think for myself.


#14 The teacher makes the class interesting.

#15 The teacher uses activities to engage me in learning the content.


#17 The teacher is aware of my needs and makes adjustments.

Effort Toward Improvement

Effort Toward Improvement I Exhibit

5.1

5.2

5.3

Effort Toward Improvement I’m Improving

5.1 I need to continue to self-evaluate my teaching. Identify my strengths and limitations so I can be an effective teacher.

5.2 As I stated earlier I need to work on taking constructive criticisms and use it to improve my teaching. I sometimes take constructive criticism as an attack on me as a person or teacher.

The certified classroom teacher demonstrates an awareness of his or her limitations and strengths, and demonstrates continues

professional growth.

Artifacts for Effort Towards Improvement

Participation in professional learning communities: ESU 10 Science Standards Workshop, ESU 10 ITS, ISTE Convention, NETA, Mid-Level Academy, and Classroom 2.0 webinars

Presented at NETA, Nebraska Mid-Level Academy, NAMLE, Lexington Middle School trainings in Studio, Livescribe pens, Visual Thesaurus, and Wordpress websites.


self evaluations: I feel that I continue to investigate ways to incorporate technology

into my science curriculum. I am comfortable with my background knowledge of content area, and feel that I continually research and look for new content to present to my classes.

reflections:My vision for my science class is to open the walls of my classroom. I

want my students to experience the science of life around them outside of their seats. As I reflect on my classroom I feel I’m moving towards my vision, but I feel I’m still have a long way to get to my vision. I will continue to try and push down the walls of my classroom by using technology to connect my students with other experts.


Technology integrated into my classroom (Skype, Backchannel, Proscopes, iMovie, Podcasts, Comic Life, Keynote, PowerPoint, Pages, Wallwishers, Wordpress, Wikispaces, and eClicker)

Backchannel example

Wikispaces example

http://lms_stripes.ietherpad.com/9

http://lms-invertebrates.wikispaces.com/

http://lms-invertebrates.wikispaces.com/


Skype: Henry Doorly Zoo--Durham Lemur Center


Skype: Author Patrick Carman

The Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant

Problems

Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems I Exhibit

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6.6

Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems I’m Improving

I feel that I still need to improve my BIST techniques. I need to better utilize the online BIST form. I would also like to improve on contacting my students parents.

The certified classroom teacher demonstrates the ability to manage the non-instructional, human dynamics in the educational setting.

The Handling of Student Disciplineand Attendant Problems

Suggested Artifacts:

BIST artifacts

triage

*Allen Castaneda *Maria Chacon *Abigail Diaz *Diana Nunez

#22 The teacher creates an atmosphere that promotes learning.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/lexschools.org/ccc?key=0AmXWfCqPzQsFdHZSSF9ZNFV5XzI1eWdWcXdVcXd0NVE&hl=en&authkey=CMH8wGw%23gid=0

Interest in Teaching Pupils

Interest in Teaching Pupils I Exhibit

7.1

7.2

7.3

Interest in Teaching Pupils I’m Improving

7.2 I still feel I have students that I struggle to connect with. I want to continue to improve on making a connection with each student.

7.3 I continue to search for techniques to increase the enthusiasm of my students for their studies.

The certified classroom teacher demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to each pupil, taking into account each individual’s unique background and characteristics. The

certificated classroom teacher demonstrates enthusiasm for or enjoyment in working with pupils.


IEP

*special seating

*extend time to complete assignments

*test read out loud

*modification per Mr. Ridenour’s suggestions


student work


Example of Homeroom discussions

digital citizenship

http://digitalcitizenshiplms.wordpress.com/


#7 The amount of homework for this course

is appropriate.#8 This class is

challenging for me.


#9 The amount of material presented is appropriate.

#10 This class meets my expectations.


#21 The teacher is genuinely concerned about my progress and

demonstrates this.

#24 The teacher is genuinely interested in helping me.

Knowledge of Subject Matter

Knowledge of Subject Matter I Exhibit

8.1

8.2

Knowledge of Subject I’m Improving

Scientists continue to make new discoveries and learn more about our world everyday. I need to continue to learn this information so I can present it to my students.

The certified classroom teacher demonstrates a depth and breadth of knowledge and theory and content in general education and subject matter specialization(s) appropriate to the

elementary and/or secondary level(s)


#12 The teacher is well prepared.

# 23 The teacher communicates the subject matter clearly.


(evidence of technology use, materials used to promote critical thinking and problem solving)


Henry Doorly Zoo Trip:

Picasa Album

Google Earth Lit Trip

https://picasaweb.google.com/lexmiddle210

Teacher-Staff Relationships

Teacher-Staff Relationships I Exhibit

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9.4

9.5

Teacher-Staff Relationships I’m Improving

I feel that I’m very willing to share ideas and try to assume my share of responsibilities. I would like to continue improving relationships with colleagues. I would like to develop a “Think Tank” were colleagues could share and build on the wonderful strategies and techniques they use in their classroom.

Teacher-Staff Relationships

Suggested Artifacts:

teaming artifacts

collaborative lesson planning

Participation in the book Drive PLC

Community-School Relations

Community-School Relations I Exhibit

10.1

10.2

Community-School Relations I’m Improving

10.2 I need to improve communicating the total school program to parents and the community.

The certificated teacher demonstrates an awareness of the importance of maintaining positive relations between the schools and

the community they serve

Community-School Relations

Teacher Website: http://dhanson39.wordpress.com

Classroom Twitter: http://twitter.com/lexmiddle210

I have worked with the YMCA as a coach for basketball and flag football. I have coached T-ball, 12U and 10U girls softball.

I was involved with the creating of the Kids Choice Awards, known as The Fushigi Awards held at Lexington Middle School. The awards program was developed to spot light outstanding student work.

Kids Choice Awards website: http://exposelms.wordpress.com

Student Lead Conference Example

http://dhanson39.wordpress.com/

http://twitter.com/lexmiddle210

http://exposelms.wordpress.com/

Documents

Lexington Middle School