Teaching Log Evaluation

Name: Date:   Rating system key: = excellent, unusually good (3 pts.) = good, acceptable, average work (2 pts.) = deficient, unsatisfactory, lacking (1 pt.) = not included in log, not done (0 pts.) Evaluation: Notes on Class Observation Clear, detailed description of activities observed Perceptive comments Thoughtful analysis of activities observed (rationale, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) Evidence that observations were a good learning activity Additional Comments: Lesson Plans (and materials) All important elements in place and functioning properly Objectives are clear, focused, and student-oriented Interesting, effective language-learning activities used Interesting, effective supporting materials used Progression and transition from one stage to another Practical and usefull format and content Descriptives of any "unplanned" or impromptu teaching Self-Evaluations (after teaching) Thorough and thoughful reflection and retrospective analysis Strengths and weaknesses noted appropriately Evidence that you will be a better teacher in the future because of what you have learned from your experience Other, "Second Mile" Things Clear organization and labeling Introductory comments and overview Conclusion that "wraps up" the experience Total points: Comments from Mentor Teachers:   General Comments: Grade: