Transcript TOSS Structure - Kennesaw State University

Welcome to the TOSS
Fall 2011 Orientation
Meeting!
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Dr. Bryan- Global Learning Coordinator, International
Education Programs, Student Teaching Abroad in Spring of
2012.
Ms. Williams-Course Overrides
Dr. Delacruz- TOSS program coordinator…
*TOSS Structure
*Fall Calendar
* TOSS school sign up and late registration
* Field placement expectations
*Professionalism
*Student teaching applications
*Questions
TOSS Methods Classes
Ms. Williams
Kennesaw Hall 2328
Assistant to EECE
Assistant Chair
Kennesaw State
University
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If you took only 1 of the ISCI’s
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If you did not take both ISCI’s @ KSU
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If you didn’t take EDUC 3302 @ KSU
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If you have already taken HPS 3370
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If you Transferred and was given credit for 1 or more
TOSS classes.
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4 Methods Classes
 ECE 4401 – Math Methods
 ECE 4402 – Science Methods
 ECE 4403 – Social Studies Methods
 ECE 4404 – Reading Methods
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Field Component –ECE 4406
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HPS 3670
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Field Component
 1 Day per week for 10 weeks *
▪ Oversight by Methods Instructors
 5 Days per week for 4 weeks (separate class)
▪ University Supervisor
▪ Collaborating Teacher
 10 Weeks
 4 methods classes
 2 days per week
 2 classes each of these days
 1 full day per week in the field
 HPS
 4 Weeks
 Full time field experiences
 At least four observations by university supervisor
and collaborating teacher
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August 17-First Day of Classes
August 17– October 26
 2 FULL Days – Methods Classes at KSU
▪ Days, Rooms, TBA
▪ No class Sept. 5 (Monday make-up Oct. 26)
 1 Day in field
▪ Six hours each time for the first ten weeks
▪ First Day Friday August 26, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
▪ Subsequent days to be determined by TOSS Candidate and
Cooperating Teacher
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October 31-December 2
 Full Time in Field
▪ “Teacher Hours”
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Fall Break
 November 21-25
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June27-29 – TOSS school sign-up
 Sign-up begins at 10:00 p.m. on June 27
 Directions for sign-up will be sent via email
August 15– Registration (Sections to be determined
based on field school) You will be notified with section
number for all classes including HPS.
Sept. 16– Mandatory Ethics Seminar – 9:00 – 12:00
p.m.
October 28– Midterm Seminar, KSU Room 400, 3:005:00 p.m. MANDATORY
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Register for all four methods classes, TOSS Field
Component, and HPS 3670
Section numbers based on field selection and will be emailed
after July 18. (Registration is August 15-16)
 4401 (Math Methods)
 4402 (Science Methods)
 4403 (Social Studies Methods)
 4404 (Content Area Reading and Language Arts)
 4406 (Field Component)
 HPS 3670
Professionalism
Assignments determined by Methods
instructors
Be sure to select a theme for the unit as
soon as possible (work with you
collaborating teacher on this)
Get involved in the class as much as the
collaborating teacher allows
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MANDATORY – Be Sure You Sign In
Written Documentation
Deduction of Points during Methods Classes
Field Experience time for EXCUSED absences
must be made up
Failure to attend = repeat TOSS
 Information will be sent via email and on the
EECE Web Site.
 Special Circumstances???
 Form available from Dr. Delacruz after July 1st.
Decision based on need. No special placements
guaranteed.
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Please DO NOT call the school prior to first day
meetings.
Cooperating teacher is determined by the principal
at your field school.
Field supervisors will be assigned and announced at
the midterm seminar on Oct. 28th.
Prior to supervisor assignment, email Dr. Delacruz
with any problems or questions.
FINAL APPROVAL FOR TOSS CANNOT BE
DETERMINED UNTIL AFTER FALL COURSE
GRADES ARE POSTED! If you receive a “D” or
“F” on a course you will be notified that your
approval for FALL TOSS will be denied. It is
YOUR responsibility to inform the TOSS
coordinator of any changes in your plans,
change in address, or phone number!
At NO TIME are you to be alone with the students.
(Think of yourself as your collaborating teacher’s
shadow.)
 If the teacher is absent, there must be a substitute
in the room. You cannot be the substitute. (You can
be in charge of the class, but there must be school
personnel in the room.)
 If this becomes an issue, contact Dr. Delacruz or
your University Supervisor.
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 It is not your responsibility to do extra duties
around the school. For example, you are not
to be the lunchroom monitor for the entire
school. (Georgia has duty-free lunch.)
 GACE
 Take it early
 DO NOT SIGN UP FOR GACE ON A SATURDAY
THAT YOU HAVE A CLASS
Professionalism is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
Every time you enter the school, you are
interviewing for a job.
 If you have questions, check the TOSS
Handbook online at
www.kennesaw.edu/education/eece (Do not
download this until notified.)
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Concerns about your TOSS classes, assignments, grades first discuss
with your class professor.
2. If the issue is still unresolved then you should contact Dr. Jim Cope, the
ECE dept. chair @ [email protected]
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If you have concerns or questions about the field placement during the
first 10 weeks contact Dr. Delacruz, TOSS program coordinator, and
copy Mrs. Peery @ [email protected], [email protected]
Also contact us, the CT, and the school if you will be absent at any time
throughout the semester.
4. If you have concerns or questions about field placements or
assignments in 4406 during the final 4 weeks you need to contact your
supervisor (who will be assigned during the midterm seminar).
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Student Teaching Applications are due August
30.
1. Go to: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ofe/st.html
and follow the first steps, 1 and 2.
2. Email your advisor between August 17August 28th to go over your application.
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If you plan to stay at the same school for TOSS
and student teaching, it must be indicated on
the student teaching application.
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Thank you for attending! This powerpoint will
be online at the ECE website under the TOSS
link!