Student Performance Evaluations
Instrument 1: Instructions for Evaluating Students Enrolled in AQS 111 Practicum II
Project: Development and Implementation of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aquarium Technology at the Oregon Coast Community College
Oregon Coast Community College
Funding Source: NSF: Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Purpose: Evaluate student practicum performance
Administered To: Practicum supervisor
Topics Covered:
- Academic Habits: resource use, collaborative work
- Content Specific Assessment: skill in aquarium science
Format/Length: 61 closed-ended & 2 open-ended questions
Instructions for Evaluating Students Enrolled in
AQS 111 Practicum II
The evaluation process should be completed during the last week of the practicum. Upon completion, return the evaluation to: Aquarium Science Program, Oregon Coast Community College, 332 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365.
The evaluation is a three step process and includes:
- Completing the skills evaluation form.
- Completing a written narrative by the practicum supervisor and the student.
- Discussing the evaluation with the student.
- The skills evaluation form contains numerous skills and work performance criteria. The person who had the closest interaction with the student (i.e. the supervisor) should complete the form. If several individuals worked closely with the intern, then a group evaluation process is acceptable. Simply mark the column that most appropriately describes the intern’s performance for each item.
- The written narrative should include your overall impressions and observations of the student’s work performance. This portion should include specific recommendations on how the student can enhance their performance and as well as how they can continue to develop professionally. Also note the individual’s contributions to your operations. Note whether the student performance has developed or regressed during the practicum.
- The discussion with the student about their performance should occur during the last week of the practicum. The meeting should be scheduled in advance and held in a private setting to minimize interruptions and allow for open discussion. Once signed, the student is entitled to a photocopy of the documents if they so desire.
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Practicum II Skills Evaluation
| Student:________________________ |
Practicum supervisor:______________________ |
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Facility:_________________________________ |
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| Hours per week: ________________ |
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| Exhibit readiness |
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| Cleaning of enclosure and viewing surface |
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| Morning checks for compromised or morbid animals |
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| Check of life support systems |
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| Check of lighting system |
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| Inspects public areas and exhibit graphics |
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| Feeding and preparation of food items |
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| Chops appropriate particle size and ration |
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| Provides feed at an appropriate rate and amount |
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| Cleans food preparation area |
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| Stores food in appropriate manner |
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| Preps the next day's rations |
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| Records feeding observations into the database |
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| Interpretation and communication activities |
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| Effectively interprets exhibits to facility patrons |
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| Effectively communicates work activities to facility patrons |
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| Maintains a positive and engaging |
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| Seeks out additional information or clarification when necessary |
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| Transporting organisms |
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| Identifies considerations in moving fish |
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| Has all the necessary equipment and arrangements ready |
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| Transfers fish using appropriate handling techniques |
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| Evaluate husbandry techniques |
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| Identifies rationale for transporting fish |
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| Identifies the need for providing nutritional supplements |
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| Identifies the rationale for water quality monitoring |
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| Fishes and invertebrates |
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| Accurately describes different styles of locomotion |
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| Accurately identifies stress related behaviors |
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| Identifies fish and invertebrates to common name |
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| Calculations |
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| Correctly calculates doses for bath and parietal deliveries |
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| Correctly calculates volume for enclosures using liters |
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| Correctly calculates volume for tanks in gallons |
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| Correctly calculates the weight of water in a container |
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| Correctly adjusts salinity or makes artificial saltwater |
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| Has staff member check calculations |
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| Data collection and recording |
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| Enters feeding records accurately |
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| Enters animal health observations and treatment data accurately |
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| Diagram life support system |
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| Describes the flow of water from source to discharge site |
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| Identifies all life support components on a "system" |
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| Dependability |
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| Starts work on time |
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| Calls in if unable to report |
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| Follows facility policy and procedures |
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| Produces quality work |
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| Interactions with others |
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| Courteous to staff |
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| Courteous to visitors |
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| Courteous to volunteers |
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| Communicates when issues arise |
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| Cooperates with staff |
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| Cooperates with non-staff individuals |
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| Personal development |
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| Personal development |
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| Takes duties seriously |
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| Performs work within job duties on own initiative |
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| Seeks out new assignment and tasks |
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| Seeks out information on own initiative |
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| Seeks clarification when necessary |
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| Positive attitude |
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| Enthusiastic |
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| Reported system or animal anomalies to supervisor |
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| Practices safety |
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| Follows directions |
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| Accepts constructive criticism well |
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Narrative by practicum supervisor (specific suggestions, recommendations and highlights):
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Student Comments (if no comments, write "None"):
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The student far exceeds the level of abilities and knowledge of the typical student helper at our facility
The student slightly exceeds the level of abilities and knowledge of the typical student helper at our facility
The student is at the same level of abilities and knowledge of the typical student helper at our facility
The student is slightly below the level of abilities and knowledge of the typical student helper at our facility
The student is below the level of abilities and knowledge of the typical student helper at our facility
Student signature and date:_____________________________________
Supervisor signature and date:___________________________________
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