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Not Ready - Planning and execution is disorganized and unchanged; there is no difference or growth in the use of differentpedagogical skills.

Criteria #3: Connects with wider web of colleagues.

Ready - Learner readily engages in active listening of the ideas of others; gives effective feedback whenassignments ask for "Learning Circle feedback"; and accepts and incorporates feedback in his/her work. Actively participates in WebBoard"discussions." Demonstrates hospitality, thoughtfulness, gratitude, collaboration and cooperation in actions and words.

Not Ready - Learner isolates him/herself in the learning process with little engagement with Learning Circle and Mentor interms of giving and receiving feedback, using WebBoard and other collaborative opportunities.

Criteria #4: Takes growth-oriented risks.

Ready - Learner asks questions when s/he doesn't understand something and asks for help. Learner takes risks in his/herthinking and teaching; stretches him/herself as a learner and as a teacher applying what s/he is learning.

Not Ready - Learner is stuck in non-productive habits and patterns of thinking and action. Narrow range of skills orextension of intellectual engagement. Doesn't ask for help when s/he needs it.

Criteria #5: Accomplishes work in a timely manner and with care.

Ready - Learner promptly gives Learning Circle feedback and communicates regularly with Mentor in direct relation tocomputer/internet accessibility.

Not Ready - Learner delays feedback and communication in an untimely manner in relation to computer/internet accessibility.

Criteria #6: Maintains professionalism in local classroom and local community, and within the Teachers Without Borders CTMcommunity.

Ready - Demonstrates behavior in speech and action that honors oneself, others, the teaching profession and the organizationthat s/he represents while in the CTM program - Teachers Without Borders.

Not Ready - Any Learner who strikes a child will be immediately removed from the CTM program. Any Learner who engages in anytype of harassment or inappropriate behavior towards students or colleagues will be put on review for possible expulsion from the CTMprogram.

Area of focus 1: pedagogy and planning

In addition to the six items outlined in the criteria on the previous page, it is important to note that Mentors will also include thefollowing categories of evaluation developed from "best practice" research on the qualities of effective teaching for the 21st century. Theseinclude guidelines in the following 3 areas:

• Pedagogy and Planning
• Creating a Productive Learning Environment
• Work with Parents and the Community

1) Pedagogy and Planning

General Understanding of Teacher Training Materials

The teacher will be evaluated based upon the demonstrated ability to understand and implement the course material andaccess additional resources, when available. Such resources include, but are not limited to, bulletin boards (via the internet) through TeachersWithout Borders and other web-based information clearinghouses; books; journals; email; periodicals.