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Recommendation
Applicant’s Name___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please Type or Print)
Recommendation is for: Teacher Preparation Program Student Teaching Candidacy Practicum Preparation level: Elementary Level Secondary Level K-12 Level
Directions:
To the Applicant: Provide the information requested above and forms with a request to be filled out as follows:
Teacher Preparation Program: Obtain a recommendation from two sources: the professor of the Foundations of Education class (EDTE 165) and from your TLC Advisor (or any other Professor who knows you well if your Advisor is the Professor for EDTE 165).
Student Teaching Candidacy: Obtain a recommendation from three sources: a professor from the TLC Department, a professor from your major or minor, and your TLC Advisor.
Practicum: One recommendation from the major professor in the area of the practicum.
Urge each person to return these forms to the Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum office immediately, since your application will not be processed until the necessary number of recommendations are received.
To the Respondent:In order to evaluate the fitness of this candidate listed above, it is necessary to gather certain information. The applicant has taken classes from you that are considered essential for making judgments regarding his/her abilities to pursue successfully the teaching profession. Please rate this applicant in comparison with other persons you know of similar age and situation. Because we need your candid appraisal, every effort will be made within the law to maintain confidentiality. Please return this recommendation today in order to expedite the evaluation of this candidate. Thank you for your help.
Evaluation:
A. How long have you known this prospective teacher? _________________________________________________________
B. In what capacity have you known this prospective teacher?_______________________________________________________________________
C. Please comment on this prospective teacher’s scholarly ability:
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D. For applicants whose first language is not English, please comment further about your judgment of the applicant’s proficiency in the use of English:
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E. Professional Dispositions* for Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum Department (see attached sheet for a description of each disposition)
Please respond to the items on the other side of this page in terms of the degree to which the teacher candidate meets the following dispositions:
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Please respond to the following items in terms of the degree to which the student teacher does the
following: 5 = Strongly Agree; 4 = Agree; 3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree; 2 = Disagree; 1 = Strongly Disagree; NA = Not Observed.
The Educator As A Communicator Rating The Educator As A Manager (continued)
Uses appropriate oral communication skills Demonstrates common sense
Uses appropriate written communication skills Ensures that safety is integrated in day to day activities
Listens carefully to constructive feedback The Educator As A Moral Example Rating
Interacts positively Shows respect
Sees feedback as opportunity to grow and responds appropriately Leads a balanced life
Demonstrates “affective”support Models courtesy
Shares information and materials with others Honors diversity
Initiates communication to resolve conflict Demonstrates integrity
The Educator As A Leader Rating Practices ethical behavior
Organizes to operate classroom efficiently The Educator As A Professional Rating
Demonstrates appropriate levels of planning Demonstrates equitable treatment of others & embraces diversity
Maintains a proactive mind set Submits assignments on time and follows directions
Demonstrates perseverance and flexibility Demonstrates appropriate levels of self-disclosure Maintains order through classroom management Demonstrates professional efficacy
Demonstrates confidence in self to solve problems Accepts consequences for personal actions
Shows good judgement for professional dress and grooming Prepares for classes, meetings and work groups Demonstrates a positive level of self confidence and self-respect Prioritizes work based on goals
Pursues excellence for self and others Clearly shows enthusiasm for work and for the content
Uses appropriate vocal tonality Builds trust between students and colleagues
The Educator As A Lifelong Learner Rating Demonstrates ability to create her/his own positive “weather”
Responds appropriately to feedback The Educator As A Relationship Builder Rating
Reflects on professional experiences Shows compassion and empathy for students and colleagues
Seeks opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge Considers opinions of others with an open mind Demonstrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional balance Demonstrates valuing of others’ opinions
Demonstrates flexibility Demonstrates positive attitudes towards diverse cultures & learners
Is Creative Demonstrates openness and positive willingness for collaboration
The Educator As A Manager Rating Interacts in a polite and respectful manner
Prepares for all professional responsibilities Demonstrates patience
Demonstrates professional responsibility Assists peers
Manages time effectively Demonstrates ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Develops a wide range of personal and professional resources
Please indicate by checking the appropriate category, your judgment about the promise of this candidate as a teacher
This person should: be accepted; probably be encouraged; probably be discouraged; be steered to another profession Further comments (if you desire, use a word processor and attach another sheet to this recommendation):
Check One: TLC Advisor TLC Professor Major/Minor Professor Other
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Signature Date Please Print Name
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