| A) Written work consistently indicates that the candidate is aware of the need to foster a positive learning environment in her/his future classroom. |
A) Written work sometimes indicates that the candidate may foster a negative learning environment in his/her future classroom. |
| B) There has been evidence of trust, respect, and mutual responsibility in lesson plans, planned activities, and/or other written products as appropriate. |
B) There has been little evidence of trust, respect, or mutual responsibility in lesson plans, planned activities, or other written products. |
| C) The candidate maintains confidentiality. |
C) The candidate has breached confidentiality in some way. |
| D) Respect for the learning process has been consistently demonstrated by appropriate behaviors during class sessions. The candidate has been alert and responsive. |
D) Disrespect for the learning process has been evidenced by lack of attention and/or engagement during classes, by inappropriate use of cell phones or other electronic devices, or by being generally disruptive during class sessions. |
| E) There has been evidence of respect for teaching as a professional endeavor (i.e., neat and clean in appearance, appropriate attire for the context/situation, appropriate overall demeanor, social sites on the Internet are private or have no offensive material, etc.). |
E) There has been a lack of respect for teaching as a professional endeavor (i.e., unkempt or unclean in appearance, inappropriate attire for the context/situation, gum-chewing, inappropriate demeanor, social sites on the Internet are not private and have offensive material, etc.). |
| F) There has been evidence of ethical decision-making. |
F) There has been some evidence of unethical decision-making, such as academic misconduct. |
| G) Written work consistently demonstrates a respect for teaching as a professional endeavor with thorough attention to all details. |
G) Written work does not always demonstrate a respect for teaching as a professional endeavor. There has been some evidence that the candidate has not expended a proportionate amount of effort on written assignments to complete them with attention to all details. |
| H) Punctuality to class and with submission of assignments has been demonstrated. Attends class sessions and stays until the end of the sessions. |
H) Tardiness to class, late submission of assignments, leaving class early, and/or absences have been problematic. |
| I) The candidate consistently demonstrates the overall work ethic necessary to promote success as an educator. |
I) The candidate seems to lack the overall work ethic necessary to promote success as an educator. |
| A) The candidate consistently demonstrates appropriate interpersonal, listening, and communication skills. |
A) Inappropriate interpersonal, listening, and/or communication skills have sometimes been apparent. The candidate monopolizes discussion times. |
| B) There has been evidence of the ability to compromise and to respect others’ opinions during group work. |
B) There have been instances of counter-productive arguing and/or lack of ability to compromise or to respect others’ opinions during group work. |
| C) The candidate actively engages in collaborative efforts. |
C) There has been some evidence that the candidate does not always engage in collaborative efforts. |
| D) Written work indicates that the candidate consistently considers input and resources to meet the needs of all learners. |
D) Written work indicates that the candidate does not always consider input or resources to meet the needs of all learners. |
| E) The candidate consistently uses appropriate strategies for conflict resolution. |
E) There has been evidence that the candidate sometimes neglects to use appropriate strategies for conflict resolution with peers, the instructor, or others involved in the course. |
| A) The candidate has consistently been receptive to new ideas or multiple perspectives, and/or has demonstrated curiosity. The candidate seems to appreciate the course content as relevant to future teaching endeavors. |
A) The candidate has not been receptive to new ideas or multiple perspectives, and/or has not demonstrated curiosity. The candidate seems to lack an appreciation for the course content as relevant to future teaching endeavors. |
| B) There has been significant evidence of the ability to reflect, analyze, prioritize, and/or act on appropriate decisions. |
B) There has been little evidence of the ability to reflect, analyze, prioritize, and/or act on appropriate decisions. |
| C) Written work and class participation indicate that the candidate often encourages creative and/or critical thinking among others. |
C) Written work or class participation indicates that the candidate rarely encourages creative and/or critical thinking among others. |
| D) Overall, there has been evidence that the candidate employs appropriate study skills to promote success as a pre-service educator. |
D) Overall, there has been evidence that the candidate lacks appropriate study skills to promote success as a pre-service educator. |
| A) The candidate has participated in professional development activities that were recommended. |
A) The candidate has rarely or never participated in professional development activities that were recommended. |
| B) Written work consistently demonstrates use of best pedagogical practices and/or new knowledge based on current research. |
B) Written work sometimes does not demonstrate use of best pedagogical practices and/or new knowledge based on current research. |
| C) The candidate pursues new knowledge. |
C) The candidate rarely pursues new knowledge. |
| D) The candidate has been responsible with regard to scholarship, assessment practices, and/or use of data. |
D) The candidate has been irresponsible in some way with regard to scholarship, assessment practices, and/or use of data. |
| E) The candidate seems to invest significant effort in learning. |
E) The candidate seems to invest minimum effort in learning. |
| A) The candidate holds the belief that all children are capable of learning as evidenced in written work and/or class participation. |
A) The candidate does not hold the belief that all children are capable of learning as evidenced in written work and/or class participation. |
| B) Written work indicates that the candidate uses multiple strategies and applies modifications to address the needs of all learners. |
B) Written work indicates that the candidate does not use multiple strategies and/or does not apply modifications to address the needs of all learners. |
| C) Appropriate interactions with diverse peers, instructors, and other individuals have been witnessed. |
C) Inappropriate interactions with diverse peers, instructors, or other individuals have been witnessed. |
| D) Respect for diverse peers, instructors, and other individuals has been witnessed. |
D) Disrespect for diverse peers, instructors, or other individuals has been witnessed. |
