TOSS Coursework:

C-1.  Overall, the TOSS coursework prepared me well for my full-time classroom placement.

C-2.  My TOSS mathematics methods course helped me to be successful in mathematics instruction.

C-3.  My TOSS science methods course helped me to be successful in science instruction.

C-4.  My TOSS integrated social studies/language arts methods course helped my to be successful in social studies and language arts instruction.

C-5.  My TOSS content area reading methods course helped me to be successful in content area reading instruction.

C-6.  The TOSS mathematics course assignments contributed strongly to my preparation to be a mathematics instructor.

C-7.  The TOSS science course assignments contributed strongly to my preparation to be a science instructor.

C-8.  The TOSS social studies/language arts course assignments contributed strongly to my preparation to be a social studies/language arts instructor.

C-9.  The TOSS content area reading course assignments contributed strongly to my preparation to be a content area reading instructor.

TOSS Multicultural Field Experience:

M-1.  The TOSS Multicultural Field Experience provided me access to diverse student populations.

M-2.  The teacher I observed during the Multicultural Field Experience was a strong teaching model.

M-3.  The TOSS Multicultural Field Experience exposed me to effective instructional strategies appropriate for diverse populations

M-4.  The TOSS Multicultural Field assignment was a

productive, authentic school experience.

M-5.  The TOSS Multicultural Field Experience encouraged me to seek employment in culturally diverse schools.

TOSS Full-time Field Placement:

F-1.  The TOSS full-time field assignment was a productive experience for me.

F-2.  I was pleased with the opportunities I had to teach and interact with the students during my full-time placement.

F-3.  The TOSS full-time field assignment afforded me ample time to teach the TOSS subjects (Integrated Unit, other lessons).

F-4.  My collaborating TOSS teacher was a strong mentor of my professional development.

F-5.  The TOSS field experience assignments (unit, journal, and portfolio) were beneficial for me

F-6.  I was satisfied with my preparation to develop an effective integrated unit.

F-7.  The interaction with my university supervisor was sufficient.

F-8.  The guidance of my university supervisor helped me develop as an effective learning facilitator.

Assessment Instruments:

A-1.  The evaluation processes used to assess my professional development were productive for me.

A-2.  I believe that the evaluation processes used to assess my professional development were fair.

A-3.  The three-page Evaluation Summary Sheet used to assess my 5-week full time field experience was helpful. 

A-4.  The one-page Observation Summary Sheet used to assess my lesson implementation was an appropriate evaluation tool.

A-5. The CPI was useful and appropriate.

A-6.  The Portfolio Narrative Rubric was useful and appropriate.

A-7.  The Impact on Student Learning Rubric was useful and appropriate.

Professionalism, Knowledge, and Skills:

P-1.  My professionalism was enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-2.  My knowledge of content and subject matter was enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-3.  My knowledge of students and their management was enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-4.  My knowledge of best practices was enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-5.  My skills for creating productive learning environments were enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-6.  My skills for creating meaningful learning experiences were enhanced by my TOSS experience.

P-7.  My ability to support successful learners was enhanced by my TOSS experience.