1. EECE TOSS Midterm Seminar Fall 2011

2. Agenda Welcome/Supervisors Grading for the full time field experience Professionalism What if I have problems in the field? Impact on Student Learning – Dr. Wilson Chalk and Wire – Prof. Peery Final TOSS Checklist Student Teaching Announcements Meet your supervisor

3. Chalk and Wire Training Dates for teacher candidates KH 2107 on 11/15 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

4. Full-Time Field Experience Grading

5. Field Experience Grades 5-Day Unit Plan (375 Points Possible) Professionalism (200 Points Possible) Reflective Journal (40 Points Possible) 4 Observation Summaries (2 by supervisor, 2 by collaborating teacher) (0 Points Possible/cannot have any overall UNSATISFACTORY scores)

6. DescriptionPoints Earned I. Five Day Integrated Unit (90 Points Maximum) (from Five-Day Integrated Unit Scoring Sheet) II. Four Lesson Observations (0 points maximum) (2 to be completed by university supervisor, 2 to be completed by collaborating teacher) NO POINTS: NO overall Unsatisfactory in any section III. Reflective Journal (S+, S, U) (40 points maximum)  S+ (30 – 40 points) Journal is complete; shows strong evidence of in-depth reflection; discusses personal connections  S (15-29 points) Journal lacks some entries; shows satisfactory attempts at in-depth reflection; few personal connections discussed  U (0-14 points) Journal contains few entries or journal not turned in; reflection is weak; makes no personal connections (Journal not turned in receives 0 points) IV. Professionalism (200 points maximum) (Twenty points (20) possible for each area. Any ONE area that receives a score lower than ten (10) WILL be cause for removal and repeating of TOSS.  Attendance –No more than 2 excused absences. Every absence must be made up. If not made up, 0 pts given for attendance.  Punctuality- Two points deducted for each tardy. Three tardies results in 12 point deduction.  Takes Responsibility for Own Actions- Does not place blame on others.  Decision Making- Assumes professional responsibility through appropriate decision making.  Accepts Constructive Criticism/Feedback- Offers positive alternatives to suggestions. Seeks feedback from peers and other professionals.  Takes Initiative- Demonstrates leadership ability. Doesn’t wait to be told what to do.  Ability to Work Well With Others- Collaborative comments expressed about peers and supervising team. Performs equal share of collaborative work.  Manner of Dress- Acceptable and appropriate for the school environment.  Oral and Written Communication- Uses and models correct grammar and diction in spoken language. Uses correct grammar and spelling in written work.  Reflection- Demonstrates growth through personal reflection. ______ TOTAL POINTS (ADD I,II,III,IV ABOVE) 231 and above is passing/ below 231 is failing FINAL PERCENTAGE GRADE FOR FULL TIME TOSS (330 points possible) Evaluation Summary Sheet

7. TOSS 5-Day Unit Overview Due between Monday, Nov. 28-December 6th Cover Page (Unit Title, Your Name, CT, Grade, Date) Unit Topic Agreement Form Unit Overview Lesson 1 Lesson2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson5 Appendices

8. Appendix A – Description of Class Population and Student Profiles (15 points) Appendix B – ISLA (30 points) Appendix C – Classroom Management Philosophy (30 points) Appendix D – Resources/Bibliography (5 points) The notebook may be submitted electronically, but it is up to your supervisor.

9. PROFESSIONALISM Professionalism (200 points maximum) (Twenty points (20) possible for each area. Any ONE area that receives a score lower than ten (10) WILL be removal from TOSS. Remediation or repetition of TOSS will occur. This will be determined by the ECE dept. (Taken from the Evaluation Summary Sheet found in the TOSS Handbook)

10. Reflective Journal Ongoing, weekly reflections about the experience Must be sent to your supervisor by Friday, and your supervisor will respond to you by Monday. Specific requirements will be discussed by your supervisor Reflections must include a classroom management component

11. Reflective Journal Classroom Management Component – What strategies are employed by the cooperating teacher or others in the school? – Are these strategies effective? Why or why not? – Which of the “pioneers in classroom discipline” contributed to this system? (See Reference List on the EECE WebSite.) – How do the strategies connect to your EECE classes in relation to what you learned about classroom management? – You should review the 4406 syllabus Classroom management: The thread that runs through all EECE courses, Part 3. New York, NY: Pearson Custom Education. ISBN 10: 0-558-72382-9 is required for this course.

12. Reflective Journal Management Portion – continued – What are your thoughts on the system? How would you change it if at all? Will this system work for you? – Are there any students for which the system is ineffective? If so, why? How would you deal with this student (or these students?) – Is there evidence of management strategies designed into the planning? If so, what are the strategies? If not, what could be done?

13. Reflective Journal Classroom Management Portion Continued – What are your own experiences with classroom management while you are in the field? – FINAL REFLECTION Consider your own views on, and plans for classroom management. Write a preliminary philosophy of classroom management statement. – Which theories (from the Pearson text) do you draw on for your statement? – What strategies will you use to maintain a well managed classroom?

14. Lesson Observations Lesson Observation Scoring Rubric – Sent to each student and supervisor via email – Also available on TOSS Website Observation Summary form – Sent to each student and supervisor via email – Also available on TOSS Website – Completed by supervisor – not by cooperating teacher 2 observations by your KSU Supervisor 2 observations by your Cooperating Teacher

15. Impact on Student Learning Take at least one lesson and perform a pre/post test to analyze the data. You may want to use a pre/post test for the entire unit for your data. Find the mean, median, mode and range of the data. Compare two groups, compare two individuals

16. Chalk and Wire Components Jessica Chafin can be contacted if you have questions/ check with your supervisor first Impact on Student Learning Observations Summary Form CPI Portfolio Narrative Summary Rating

17. Final TOSS Checklist Five(5) day unit plan 375 points – Description in TOSS Handbook CPI – University Supervisor (Chalk and Wire) – Collaborating Teacher (Hard Copy to teacher candidate or supervisor) – Candidate (Chalk and Wire) OBSERVATION SUMMARY (4 total) no points – University Supervisor (2) – Collaborating Teacher (2) IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING – Description in TOSS Handbook – Narrative and evidence in E-Portfolio – Impact piece for each lesson from your unit – To be included in unit binder

18. TOSS Final Checklist Continued PORTFOLIO NARRATIVE AND EVIDENCE 30 points – Four (4) pieces of evidence per disposition 1 and 2 – Two (2) pieces of evidence for disposition 3 – Evidence can be used more than once – One longer narrative or three shorter narratives – Chalk and Wire REFLECTIVE JOURNAL 40 points – To include classroom management portions – To be submitted according to supervisor requests

19. What if I have a problem in the field?? KSU Supervisor Dr. Delacruz or Prof. Peery ****DO NOT GO TO THE TEAM OR PRINCIPAL WITHOUT CONTACTING YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR ADVICE FIRST*****

20. Student Teaching Announcements Friday January 6 th at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. is the student teaching seminar in KSU Room 400 You will begin in the field for student teaching on CEPP can no longer change your placement. Requests have been sent out to the schools asking them to accept you for s. teaching.

21. Time to meet your supervisor!