SOURCES OF EVIDENCE
E-PORTFOLIO
It takes ten thousand hours to truly master anything. Time spent leads to experience; experience leads to proficiency; and the more proficient you are, the more valuable you'll be. ~ Malcolm Gladwell
The student teaching evidence collection process is organized around the four formal observations during the semester. During the semester, the university supervisor will evaluate the student teacher’s performance and provides feedback to reinforce the student teacher’s strengths and address selected areas for professional growth. While formative assessments and feedback occur before the end of the student teacher’s placement(s), it is during the solo week(s) that the student teacher performance on each of the components of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching is summatively evaluated to determine the final grade.
Sources of Evidence E-Portfolio Using a Google Site
In the Student Teaching process, there are Sources of Evidence that are specifically designed to provide the student teacher with the opportunity to demonstrate performance of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching components that are aligned with the Kentucky Teacher Standards, specifically Domains 1 and 4.
The templates below should be used, unless the mentor teacher or supervising teacher adapt otherwise. It should be noted that some Sources of Evidence will require the student teachers to provide evidence/artifacts on their teaching, such as copies of assessments. For this reason, it is essential that the student teacher read the directions for each template carefully. In addition, the mentor teacher and university supervisor may require additional documentation for one or more of the Sources of Evidence be provided by the student teacher.
The Sources of Evidence are listed below. Student teachers should keep the Google Site updated so the University Supervisor can access before each of the four formal observations. This will be shared electronically. The student teacher will create a Google Site to track the following areas.
Tutorial Videos for creating a Google Site are available on this website under the Google Site Information page.
Sources of Evidence:
Student Teachers should show progress throughout the placement in these areas. University Supervisors will use this evidence to score Domains 1 and 4 of KY Framework for Teaching
Weekly Projected Schedule of Responsibilities (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor)
Feedback from Mentor Teachers from formative evaluations (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor)
Written Weekly Feedback Form or a version of this form that fits the needs of the Mentor Teacher
Professional Growth Plan (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor) Revised document July 2023.
Professional Growth Plan visual of the Process
Professional Involvement Log (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor) Revised July 2023.
Record Keeping Log (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor) Revised July 2023.
Family Communication Log (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor) Revised July 2023.
Lesson Plan (One for each formal observation and also one for the video lesson. This is due to the supervisor within 48 hours before the observation date.)
(Note, the following examples do not use the newly revised Lesson Plan for Fall 2024 which is hyperlinked above. However, only a few areas were revised so it does give you an overview.)
Post Observation Reflection of Each Formal Observation (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor. This is due to supervisor within 48 hours of the observed lesson. )
Reflection on Visits to Other Classrooms (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor)
Attendance (A section of the Sources of Evidence Google site, uploaded by ST and reviewed by the University Supervisor)
Additional Important Evidence that is scored by the University Supervisor and reviewed by the Mentor Teacher but does not need to be included in the collection of evidence binder or site.
All of these documents will all be shared prior to the formal observations or will occur at final grading. It is important that the supervisor use the Sources of Evidence documentation to score Domain 1 and Domain 4.
EVALUATION OBSERVATION FORM (Student teachers are evaluated using this document at a minimum of 4 times)
Disposition Rating Form Rubric Documentation of a student teacher's disposition is a source of evidence to show the potential for success as a teacher. While student teachers will not need to collect any new evidence artifacts for this one area, they should understand the importance that dispositions play on the success of their future as an effective teacher. The Supervisor and Mentor Teacher will use this Dispositions Rating Rubric to rate the student teacher’s performance on each component. This is completed on the midterm progress report for 16-week one placement student teachers and again at their final evaluation. For student teachers who complete two 8-week placements, their disposition ratings are completed at the end of each of the 8-week placements.
This Disposition information will help determine a final grade for both mid-term and/or final evaluations. The Disposition data will be submitted in Anthology Portfolio account by the University Supervisor.
Student Teachers use these directions linked here to organize their evidence in a Google Site.
IMPORTANT! (Attention to Detail is a strong sign of a good teacher!)
Be sure all documents you upload into your Google Site has the shared settings open for your Mentor Teacher and Supervisor to view them. It is very frustrating if the shared settings are not set correctly as it will require the Supervisor or Mentor Teacher to have to request access to view. This delays their work to assist and support you.
Ask your University Supervisors how they wish to know you have updated your site. It may be an email or text sent to them each time you update or upload anything new to your site so they are aware there are new documents to review. Work out a system that works for both of you but always stay in communication with your University Supervisor!
These sources of evidence must be updated and available for review at each of the formal observations by your University Supervisor.
This is an important part of the evidence we need to be documented for certification purposes and your performance in this area will impact your final grades.
