During this course, and throughout your career, you will be evaluated periodically by yourself, your supervisor, and/or your colleagues.

During this course, and throughout your career, you will be evaluated periodically by yourself, your supervisor, and/or your colleagues. Your supervisor will base his or her evaluations on observable, specific information and ties the goals of the program to your activities and responsibilities. It is important for teachers to value the process of performance evaluations and understand their implications for professional growth.

In the space below, write three goals that you will set for yourself to achieve through your Practicum experience. To do this, think about the core knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies needed to be an effective instructional leader, child care administrator, school- based administrator or policy leader. Some examples of learning goals are:

1)            I will establish and ensure a nurturing, safe and healthy environment for young children;

2)            I will demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices and intentional teaching;

3)            I will identify appropriate guidance and discipline strategies;

4)            I will implement ethical responsibilities in working with children, families and co-workers;

5)            I will act as an advocate for children and families.

SMART Goals:

In the space below, writethree goals that you will set for yourself to achieve during this course. The goals need to be SMART goals, which means that they need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

Example: By the end of Unit 8, I will integrate technology into an activity that I will lead with either a small or large group of children.

Goal #1

Goal #2

Goal #3

Thank you for reviewing this form and for providing the invaluable guidance that is so critical to successful preparation of early childhood educators. Please sign below to verify that the Student shared the Practicum I Handbook and reviewed their goals with you.

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