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Durham College
Early Childhood Education Program
Field Placement Evaluation

Student:___________________________________________________

Field Placement

II

III

Field Placement Setting: ___________________________________ Age Group:__________ Cooperating Teacher:___________________________

Faculty Advisor:__________________________________

MIDTERM

FINAL

Signatures:

Signatures:

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Student

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Student

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Cooperating Teacher

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Cooperating Teacher

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Faculty Advisor

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Faculty Advisor

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Instructions:

Check the rubric which describes the level of behaviour demonstrated. You must choose one of the three rubric levels (Ideas, Connections or Extensions).
There is no in-between designation.
Ensure you write two strengths and two recommendations for each learning outcome.

Field Placement I
To obtain a pass the student must
demonstrate behaviours in all 50 elements
at an Ideas level. It is possible for some of
the behaviours to be at a Connections or
Extensions level.

Field Placement II
To obtain a pass, the student must demonstrate
behaviours in at least 30 of the elements at a
Connections level. The remaining behaviours
must be at least at an Ideas level. It is possible for
some of the behaviours to be at an Extensions
level.

Field Placement III

To obtain a pass, the student must demonstrate
behaviours in 40 elements at a Connections
Level. The remaining 10 behaviours must be at
an Ideas level. It is possible for some of the
behaviours to be at an Extensions level.

Learning Outcome 1:
Design, implement and evaluate
inclusive and play-based early
learning curriculum and programs that
support childrens holistic
development and are responsive to
individual childrens and groups of
childrens observed abilities, interests
and ideas.
Elements of Performance:
a) Design, implement and evaluate
inclusive activities based on
knowledge of child development,
developmental needs & childrens
interests
b) Interact with children to observe
their emerging abilities, interests and
ideas
c) Plan appropriate questions to
support learning
d) Support childrens ideas and
interests through inquiry & play based
experiences
e) When facilitating learning
experiences the student is responsive
to group & individual needs in order to
optimize childrens development and
learning

Learning Outcome 1:

FAIL

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Design, implement and evaluate inclusive and play-based early learning curriculum and programs that support childrens holistic
development and are responsive to individual childrens and groups of childrens observed abilities, interests and ideas.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 2:
Establish and maintain inclusive early

FAIL

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

learning environments that support

diverse, equitable and accessible
developmental and learning
opportunities for all children and their
families.
Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Elements of Performance:
a) Promote a sense of belonging and
acceptance in all children within a
variety of learning environments
b) Apply responsive and inclusive
practices in all aspects of early
learning environments
c) Identify & respond to opportunities
which enhance and extend all
childrens natural inquisitiveness
d) Foster inclusive learning
environments that allow all children to
participate in ways that are
meaningful and recognize individual
abilities and approaches to learning
e) Support the development and
learning of individual children within
the context of their family, culture and
community

Midterm

Final

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 2:
Establish and maintain inclusive early learning environments that support diverse, equitable and accessible developmental and learning
opportunities for all children and their families.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 3:
Select and use a variety of screening
tools, observation and documentation
strategies to review, support and
promote childrens learning across
the continuum of early childhood
development.

Elements of Performance:
a) Use appropriate strategies to
identify and interpret childrens
abilities, interests and ideas
b) Identify and respect the variations
that occur in childrens development,
abilities and interests
c) Use a variety of observation
techniques to enhance work with
children, families, and colleagues
d) Share observations of childrens
abilities, interests and ideas with
cooperating teachers using written or
verbal format

FAIL

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 3:
Select and use a variety of screening tools, observation and documentation strategies to review, support and promote
childrens learning across the continuum of early childhood development.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 4:
Establish and maintain responsive

FAIL

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

relationships with individual children,

groups of children and families.
Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Elements of Performance:
a) Initiate caring, trusting and inclusive
interactions with children and their families
b) Identify the valuable input that parents
and guardians contribute as experts in their
childrens abilities, interests and ideas
c) Use a variety of positive guidance
techniques that support self-regulation and
positive behaviour in children
d) Promote competency and positive selfesteem in children
e) Support the development of positive prosocial behaviour to model and encourage
their successful interactions in groups
f) Engage children in reflection on own
learning as a means to develop insight and
build on learning
g) Support childrens transitions between
daily activities and between home and
school environments
h) Anticipate behaviour respond
appropriately
i) Use constructive, positive language and
interactions when responding to childrens
behaviours
j) Acknowledge and reinforce positive
behaviour

Midterm

Final

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 4:
Establish and maintain responsive relationships with individual children, groups of children and families.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 5:
Assess, develop and maintain
safe, healthy and quality early
learning environments which
meet the requirements of current
legislation, agency policies and
evidence-based practices in
early learning.
Elements of Performance:
a) Plan and provide healthy and
safe indoor and outdoor
environments in accordance with
current legislation, guidelines
and agency policy
b) Assist with specific health
needs of children according to
individual needs and
developmental requirements
c) Scan and circulate to enhance
safety and accessibility for
children and others in the
learning environment
d) Respond appropriately to
unsafe and emergency situations
following agency policies and
procedures
e) Promote regular, healthy
physical activity in all children
f) Maintain ones own health and
well being

FAIL

Demonstration of outcome
still needs to be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite
redirection, constant
monitoring required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with
minimal supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 5:
Assess, develop and maintain safe, healthy and quality early learning environments which meet the requirements of current
legislation, agency policies and evidence-based practices in early learning.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 6:
Prepare and use professional written,
verbal, nonverbal and electronic
communications when working with
children, families, colleagues, employers,
and community partners.

Elements of Performance:
a) Evaluate ones own interpersonal
communication skills through selfawareness and ongoing personal
reflection and taking into consideration the
Cooperating Teacher and Faculty Advisor
feedback
b) Be respectful, positive and open in all
communication without judgment or
personal bias
c) Adapt communication based on the
needs of children and their families
considering factors such as culture, age,
ability and language
d) Communicate information
comprehensively, concisely, accurately,
objectively and in a timely manner
e) Maintain confidentiality in all written,
verbal and electronic communications
f) Communicate professionally in written
documentation including vocabulary,
grammar, spelling and format appropriate
to early learning settings

Learning Outcome 6:

FAIL

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Prepare and use professional written, verbal, nonverbal and electronic communications when working with children, families,
colleagues, employers, and community partners.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 7:
Identify, select and apply relevant
legislation, regulations, College of
Early Childhood Educators Standards
of Practice and Code of Ethics,
policies and evidence-based practice
guidelines, and interpret their impact
on a variety of early learning
environments.
Elements of Performance:
a) Practise in compliance with the
Code of Ethics and Standards of
Practice for Early Childhood
Educators (College of Early
Childhood Educators, 2011)
b) Comply with key legislation
impacting early learning
environments including the current
Early Childhood Educators Act/Day
Nurseries Act
c) Identify and act in accordance with
agency policies and procedures
including school board policies
related to practice in Full Day Early
Learning Kindergarten classrooms
d) Recognize safe manageable
adult/child ratios in the environment

FAIL

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 7:
Identify, select and apply relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Standards of Practice and
Code of Ethics, policies and evidence-based practice guidelines, and interpret their impact on a variety of early learning
environments.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

FAIL
Learning Outcome 8:
Engage in reflective practice, develop
learning goals and maintain an
ongoing professional development
plan in accordance with evidencebased practices in early learning and
related fields.

Elements of Performance:
a) Use self-reflection and selfevaluation skills in an ongoing
manner.
b) Assess personal learning needs
and develop realistic strategies to
meet educational goals.
c) Develop a written personal
development plan with specific
learning goals, resources and
timeframes.
d) Evaluate and document progress
towards achieving professional
learning goals and modify plan
accordingly.
e) Assess personal health and wellbeing and develop strategies to
maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 8:
Engage in reflective practice, develop learning goals and maintain an ongoing professional development plan in accordance
with evidence-based practices in early learning and related fields.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.

Learning Outcome 9:
Conduct oneself in a professional
manner

FAIL

Demonstration of
outcome still needs to
be achieved.

Elements of Performance:
a) Demonstrate discretion in
communicating confidential
information
b) Follow college and setting
expectations such as attendance,
absenteeism, dress code, punctuality
c) Take initiative in carrying out duties
and responsibilities
d) Manage the use of time and other
resources to complete tasks by set
deadlines
e) Act independently within the
structure of the team

Midterm

Final

IDEAS

CONNECTIONS

EXTENSIONS

Unable to satisfactorily
demonstrate outcome.
Little or no indication of
skill attainment, little or no
change despite redirection,
constant monitoring
required.

Demonstrates outcome
with some monitoring of
performance required.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with minimal
supervision.

Demonstrates outcome
consistently with no
supervision. Shows
adaptability and
innovation.

Midterm

Midterm

Midterm

Final

Final

Final

Midterm

Final

Learning Outcome 9:
Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
Midterm Comments

Final Comments

Strengths:
1.

Strengths:
1.

2.

2.

Recommendations:
1.

Recommendations:
1.

2.

2.