Title: Evaluate professional practice in the practicum experience.
Course: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II (19151-II) > Section: Building a Professional Portfolio

Evaluation should include

- a review of the planning and delivery of coherent lessons to achieve objectives (e.g., SOL, competencies)
- instruction that meets all student needs
- use of a variety of resources
- use of multiple methods and instructional strategies
- a safe and supportive learning environment
- collaboration with parents, administrators, colleagues, and community contacts to promote and support student success
- continuous reflection, evaluation, and energy to improve the practice of teaching
- participation in professional development.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the consequences of inadequate lesson planning?
- What is the value of being flexible with your lesson plans?
- What resources are available to teachers to help with lesson planning?
- What are some benefits of having a digital portfolio?

Communication

- What effect does the teacher’s grammar and vocabulary have on instruction?
- What questioning strategies should the teacher use during the lesson?

Leadership

- What strategies should a teacher use to engage students in learning activities?
- How can the teacher accommodate a variety of learning styles and needs of students during the lesson?

Management

- What are some ways a teacher can organize materials needed for instruction?
- What resources are available for assessing student learning?