GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

STANDARD 1, PART I

Student Teaching Evaluation of Performance (STEP) is the process for preparing and implementing a unit of instruction.

By understanding the community and school environment and the makeup of the classroom, you will be able to strategically meet the overall needs of your
students. In the first two weeks of student teaching, you should focus on learning about the students you will be working with. You are expected to teach the
unit you are preparing by the end of week 8.

Review the geographic, district, and school demographics of your student teaching classroom. Utilize the district or school website, your cooperating
teacher/mentor, or school administrator for this information. You may also use your state Department of Education website for statistical data on community
and school demographics.

Complete STEP Standard, 1 Part I that includes:

A. Geographic Location
B. District Demographics
C. School Demographics

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Please note, that in order to submit this assignment, you must:

1. Complete each section of the STEP Standard 1, Part II as directed in the course syllabus.
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STUDENT TEACHING EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (STEP)

TEACHER CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Teacher Candidate Teacher Candidate Student ID:
First Name:
Maria
Last Name:
Salmon 20733597
Email Address: Phone: (909) 289-1131 State:
[email protected] CA- California
Program of Study:
M.Ed. in Elementary Education

STANDARD 1, PART I: COMMUNITY, DISTRICT, SCHOOL, & CLASSROOM FACTORS

A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Cooperating School State: If “Other” School State Cooperating School
CA- California Selected, Specify: City: Rancho Cucamonga

Population of City: School Classification: If “Other” Classification

177,603 Public Selected, Specify:
Facility Setting: Stability of Community: Perception of the Level
Suburban State of Growth of Community Support: Medium

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
Educators should be aware of community factors that can have an impact on student learning. This knowledge can guide planning, delivery, and assessment of lessons. Rancho
Cucamonga is a growing suburban city in San Bernardino County, California with a population of 177,603. The city is composed of 59.70% White, 13% Asian, 10% African
American, 37.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.6% two or more races, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (United States Census
Bureau, n.d.). The city is growing, with a large population of foreign-born residents, 20.6% (World Population Review, n.d.). The median household income is $90,953,
approximately $25,000 above the national median. There is still a 7.9% portion of the community who lives in poverty.

These factors influence lesson planning, delivery, and assessment because the community is culturally diverse. Students come from different backgrounds; therefore, go into
school with different background knowledge and experiences. Planning for these differences is essential to draw on students’ prior experiences and knowledge. The growing
community means new students can enter a classroom community at any time. Community support is available for students, but it cannot always be guaranteed in the
classroom, depending on the family’s work schedule. A teacher must consider all factors, including students’ socioeconomic status to ensure that students’ needs are being
met. Most likely, students will have supplies available at school, but careful consideration should be taken to ensure lessons that extend beyond the classroom are feasible for
all students. Educators must create a sense of community to create a secure learning environment where students are valued (Renner, 2019).

References:
Renner, R. (2019, March 3). What contextual factors will influence classroom management? The Classroom. https://www.theclassroom.com/contextual-factors-influence-
classroom-management-7857038.html ©2018. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). Quick facts: Rancho Cucamonga city, California. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ranchocucamongacitycalifornia
World Population Review. (n.d.). Rancho Cucamonga, California population 2021. https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/rancho-cucamonga-ca-population
 B. DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
District Name: Central School District District Grades Served:
K-8

Number of Schools in Number of Students Percentage of Students in

District: 7 Enrolled in District: 4449 the District Receiving Free 62.2%
or Reduced-Price Lunch:
 Describe the district demographic data, including statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, for your cooperating school
district.
Central School District is a small public school district in Rancho Cucamonga, California. There are 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. There are 4,449 enrolled students.
Of those students, 62.2% are classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged, 11.3% are English Learners, and 0.5% are foster youth (California Department of Education, n.d.).
The district student groups also include 13.4% students with disabilities, 2.6% homeless. The race/ethnicity profile is 4.7% two or more races, 21.1% White, 0.1% American
Indian, 2% Filipino, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 10.3% African American, 55.2% Hispanic, and 5.8% Asian. The district has diverse cultures, socioeconomic levels, and ability levels.

References:
California Department of Education. (n.d.) Central Elementary summary. California School Dashboard. https://www.caschooldashboard.org/reports/36676450000000/2020

 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
With such a large spectrum of diversity in cultural groups, socioeconomic levels, and ability levels, planning, delivery, and assessment for lessons should consider the needs of
all students. Students will come to school with different backgrounds and experiences. Teachers will have to make connections to what students know to make learning
authentic and lasting. With such a large group of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, it is necessary to supply students with the material they need to be successful in
class. For students with disabilities and EL students, scaffolded support should be used to help students feel successful. It will also be important to communicate with parents to
offer them helpful ways to support and encourage their students at home. Creating a secure learning environment that fosters respect for diversity is essential to student
learning (Primary Learning, n.d.).

Reference:
Primary Learning. (n.d.). Creating an effective learning environment. https://primarylearning.org/classroom/creating-effective-learning-environment/

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 C. SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
Cooperating School Doña Merced Elementary Cooperating School Title One (I):
K-5 No
Name: Grades Served:
Number of Students Percentage of Students in Academic Achievement 8/10 Above Average
Enrolled in School: 564 the School Receiving Free 51.80% Ranking/Label of the
or Reduced-Price Lunch: School:
 Discuss the possible effect these characteristics could have on the planning, delivery, and assessment of your unit.
 Cite the references used for this information.
Doña Merced is a K-5 public elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The student enrollment is 564. This school serves a diverse student population, with 5.7%
African American, 5% Asian, 2.5% Filipino, 51.40% Hispanic or Latino, 0.20% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 28.7% White, 11.50% two or more races, 11.50% students with
disabilities, 51.80% socioeconomically disadvantaged, 9.2% English learners, 0.50% foster youth, and 0.70% homeless (Doña Merced Elementary School, 2021).

Although the city of Rancho Cucamonga has a high median income, there is a large portion of students that are classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. The diversity in
the city is reflected in the school population, with a larger percentage of minority students. These factors impact student learning. When planning, delivering, and assessing
lessons, it is important to consider student accessibility to materials and resources. With a large percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, parent support or
technology may not be available at home. Teachers will need to make a purposeful effort to connect with families to support student learning at home. Teachers will also need
to respectfully consider different cultures and ability levels. Developing a secure learning environment that respects diversity will enhance student learning. Students will enter
the classroom with different backgrounds and experience that need to be connected to the lesson.

Reference:
Doña Merced Elementary. (2021). 2019-20 school accountability report card. Central School District. https://core-
docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1105463/Dona_Merced_ES_2019-20_SARC.pdf

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

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regarding clinical practice/ student teaching may be subject to sanctions for violating GCU academic integrity policies, which may include expulsion from GCU.

Teacher Candidate Date:

E-Signature: Maria Salmon
Maria Salmon (Aug 24, 2021 22:28 PDT)
Aug 24, 2021

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