Lexington Middle School

Lexington Middle School Teacher Evaluation Report Darren Hanson 7th Grade Life Science/Activities/ITS

Personal Qualities • The certified classroom teacher exhibits personal qualities and values which are conducive to a positive educational setting Personal Qualities I Exhibit 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. • 1.1 • 1.2 • 1.3. • 1.4 • 1.7 • 1.8 • 1.9

Artifacts for Personal Qualities short video of me instructing my class

Artifacts for Personal Qualities #9 The amount of material presented is appropriate. #18 The teacher respects my opinion.

Artifacts for Personal Qualities #19 The teacher is pleasant, fair, and firm. #20 The teacher manages the class.

Instructional Skill • The certificated classroom teacher demonstrates, his or her performance, a competent level of knowledge and skill in designing and conducting instructional experience. Instructional Skills I Exhibit 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. • 2.1 • 2.2 • 2.3 • 2.4 • 2.5

Artifacts for Instructional Skills class run charts

Artifacts for Instructional Skills #16 The teacher helps me reach my potential Lesson Plans: google doc

Classroom Management • 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. Classroom Management I Exhibit 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. • 3.1 • 3.2 • 3.4 • 3.5

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 • 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. Professional Preparation and Commitment I Exhibit Professional Preparation and Commitment I’m Improving 4.1 4.2 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. • 4.1 • 4.2 • 4.3 • 4.4

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

Artifacts for Professional Preparation and Commitment #11 This class is enjoyable. #13 The teacher encourages me to think for myself.

Artifacts for Professional Preparation and Commitment #14 The teacher makes the class interesting. #15 The teacher uses activities to engage me in learning the content.

Artifacts for Professional Preparation and Commitment #17 The teacher is aware of my needs and makes adjustments.

Effort Toward Improvement • The certified classroom teacher demonstrates an awareness of his or her limitations and strengths, and demonstrates continues professional growth. Effort Toward Improvement I Exhibit 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. • 5.1 • 5.2 • 5.3

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.

Artifacts for Effort Towards Improvement 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.

Artifacts for Effort Towards Improvement Technology integrated into my classroom (Skype, Backchannel, Proscopes, iMovie, Podcasts, Comic Life, Keynote, PowerPoint, Pages, Wallwishers, Wordpress, Wikispaces, and eClicker) Backchannel example Wikispaces example

Artifacts for Effort Towards Improvement Skype: Henry Doorly Zoo--Durham Lemur Center

Artifacts for Effort Towards Improvement Skype: Author Patrick Carman

The Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems • The certified classroom teacher demonstrates the ability to manage the non-instructional, human dynamics in the educational setting. Handling of Student Discipline and Attendant Problems I Exhibit 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. • 6.1 • 6.2 • 6.3 • 6.4 • 6.5 • 6.6

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.

Interest in Teaching Pupils • 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. Interest in Teaching Pupils I Exhibit 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. • 7.1 • 7.2 • 7.3

Interest in Teaching Pupils IEP *special seating *extend time to complete assignments *test read out loud *modification per Mr. Ridenour’s suggestions

Interest in Teaching Pupils student work

Interest in Teaching Pupils Example of Homeroom discussions digital citizenship

Interest in Teaching Pupils #7 The amount of homework for this course is appropriate. #8 This class is challenging for me.

Interest in Teaching Pupils #9 The amount of material presented is appropriate. #10 This class meets my expectations.

Interest in Teaching Pupils #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 • 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) Knowledge of Subject Matter I Exhibit 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. • 8.1 • 8.2

Knowledge of Subject Matter #12 The teacher is well prepared. # 23 The teacher communicates the subject matter clearly.

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

Knowledge of Subject Matter Henry Doorly Zoo Trip: Picasa Album Google Earth Lit Trip

Teacher-Staff Relationships Teacher-Staff Relationships I Exhibit 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. • 9.1 • 9.2 • 9.3 • 9.4 • 9.5

Teacher-Staff Relationships Suggested Artifacts: teaming artifacts collaborative lesson planning Participation in the book Drive PLC

Community-School Relations • The certificated teacher demonstrates an awareness of the importance of maintaining positive relations between the schools and the community they serve Community-School Relations I Exhibit Community-School Relations I’m Improving 10.2 I need to improve communicating the total school program to parents and the community. • 10.1 • 10.2

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 coachedT-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

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