Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

IN-PROGRESS CLINICAL EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

MUSIC EDUCATION Addendum

The cooperating teacher or the university supervisor for the student teacher named below has completed this evaluation. The student teacher is rated only with contemporaries, thus this evaluation is not meant to be used as a comparison with experienced teachers.

Student Teacher’s Name / Grade Level(s) / Subject(s) Taught

5= Superior 1 = Unsatisfactory,

5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
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B
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I. MUSICAL CONCEPTS & ACTIVITIES

A. Teaches & reinforces learning with active musical experiences.

B. Teaches concepts and activities that are age appropriate.

C. Displays understanding of music history, jazz and world music.

D. Sequences teaching of skills and concepts.

A
B
C
D
E

II. MUSICAL SKILLS

A. Demonstrates appropriate vocal modeling.

B. Demonstrates effective instrumental modeling.

C. Demonstrates appropriate piano skills.

D. Demonstrates appropriate conducting skills.

E. Demonstrates appropriate stylistic interpretations (jazz, world musics, etc)

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

III. METHODOLOGY (please assess if appropriate)

A. Demonstrates Knowledge of Kodaly Method.

B. Demonstrates knowledge of Orff Approach.

C. Demonstrates knowledge of Feierabend Method.

D. Demonstrates knowledge of Gordon Method.

E. Demonstrates knowledge of other method (______)

F. Applies and mixes methods when appropriate.

G. Uses appropriate approaches when troubleshooting rhythmic or melodic performance problems.

H. Modifies approaches/methods as needed for special needs students.

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B
C
D
E
F

IV. ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS AND/OR GROUP LESSONS

A. Demonstrates appropriate pacing in rehearsals/group lessons.

B. Demonstrates student music making over teacher talking.

C. Demonstrates effective score/lesson study and preparation.

D. Demonstrates effective rehearsal/lesson preparation.

E.  Demonstrates effective warm-up strategies.

F.  Demonstrates effective rehearsal/group lesson techniques.

Additional Comments about the candidate’s professional qualifications.

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