Formal and Informal Sample Clauses

Formal and Informal. Observations The school counselor will have at least two informal observations that are brief in nature and meant to be a snap-shot of regular activity and two formal observations that are scheduled with the evaluator. During the formal observations, the evaluator will gather evidence on the School Counselor Performance Evaluation Rubric that supports the rating for each of the standards. One formal and informal observation will be completed followed by a Mid-Evaluation Conference. The final formal and informal observations will follow the Mid-Evaluation Conference. Fall/Winter For informal observation, pages 72-73 For formal observations, pages 74-90 Mid-Evaluation Conference This meeting between the school counselor and evaluator should serve as the post-observation conference for the first formal and informal observations, as well as the pre-observation conference for the second formal observation. The school counselor and evaluator will discuss the first formal and informal observations. This conference is meant to be a meaningful conversation where the evaluator presents one area of reinforcement and one area of refinement. The school counselor will also be given the opportunity to present additional related evidence of his or her work on the standards. Fall/Winter Post-Observation Conference Pages 91-94 Pre-Observation Conference Pages 70-71 The school counselor and evaluator will then look ahead to discuss the upcoming formal observation, the activity that will be observed and the rationale for the activities/services being delivered. The school counselor and evaluator may agree to split the mid-evaluation conference into separate post-observation and pre-observation conferences if it is more convenient for them. The intent of the combined conference is to limit the amount of required meetings. Final Evaluation Conference After the completion of the informal and formal observation process and the counselor’s portfolio, the school counselor will meet with the evaluator to discuss the final evaluation. During this time, areas of reinforcement and refinement will be reviewed. The school counselor will be provided with a copy of all forms completed in the evaluation process. Late Winter/Early Spring Pages 89-94 Professional Growth Plan/Improvement Plan School counselors with a final summative rating of Accomplished, Skilled, and Developing will develop a professional growth plan. School counselors with a final summative rating of Ineffective will develo...

Formal and Informal. Observations 1. When applicable, each formal observation shall include an in-class observation of at least forty-five (45) minutes at a time, or an observation during a complete lesson, or an observation during a complete class period. 2. All formal observations shall be conducted openly and with full knowledge of the teacher. 3. Following an informal observation, the qualified evaluator shall provide feedback to the teacher either orally or in writing (electronic or paper) and if the feedback is in a written format, also provide the teacher with an opportunity to have an in- person discussion with the evaluator.

Formal and Informal. Generally speakers of English use formal language with people in authority or of much higher status. People speaking in formal situation tend to use correct grammar and speak in complete sentence. They usually speak more carefully, more clearly and more slowly. However, there are some words and structures which are mostly used in formal situations. Situations when people are careful about how they express themselves, like report writing, business meeting, conferences or polite conversations with strangers. And some words and structures are mostly used in informal situations, for example conversation with friends, or letters to family. Writing is more often informal, but informal writing and formal speech are used when the situation makes them necessary. Usually people use informal language with friends and family. They may use more relaxed pronunciation. In an informal situation, people may also speak more quickly. In all languages the forms people use when speaking formally are different from those used informally. In English we tend to use formal with strangers and people of higher status and informal with family, friends, and colleagues. Of course language does not always fall into such neat categories as formal and informal. The level of formality speakers choose depends upon relationship, the setting, the topic being discussed, and many other factors (▇▇▇▇▇▇, 1985: VII) According to ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ these are examples of formal and informal language: (1) I‟m afraid I‟ve got to be going now (Tillit, 1985: VII). (2) Could I offer you a beer? (Tillit, 1985: VII).

Formal and Informal care practices from the host or transit communities

Formal and Informal employment and enterprise increased and diversified for male and female youth PADeT conducted a desk review to adopt training materials and facilitators guides for youth life skills foundational training in the selected topics. The topics include: