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Answers to Question 14: Please include any additional suggestions/comments for us to consider as we work to improve the MTRR and the communication model.

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49. I rely heavily on my TC to relay information to me. I am very lucky that the TC is very organized, thorough,and responsible. There is little to no contact with the York Practicum Partner and would appreciate more than just a weekly link as a form of communication.

46. I am very frustrated this year with how unclear TCs are about their assignments/expectations from York. I find that I am spending time clarifying assignments for my TC, which I don't feel is my responsibility. Also, I feel that I have not been given enough information about evaluating my TC. In the past I received a hard copy handbook that went through the evaluation protocol, and included sample reports, etc. I did not receive that this year. Although it may have been sent online, I would still prefer to have a hard copy.

45. post the information either on the Monday before or the week before so we can have a time to read it before the visit by the TC

43. Keep up the great work!

42. I would like to see a timetable outlining the expected teaching requirements through the year identified along with the appropriate times for evaluation lessons and the dates of the York in-class sessions laid out in 1 document.

41. All I have received is an update about third year teacher evaluations...nothing else.

40. direct email to and from the profs would be appreciated rather than through the YRDSB person so I can write back with my questions and get direct answers

39. Sending the e-mail on Monday was not the best day for me. Thursday or friday would have worked better when I had more time on the weekend to give it more of my attention.

38. Are these podcasts and materials all accessible to candidates? including templates for planning?

36. As a mentor teacher for 15 years with York and other Faculties, I find that I use the MTRR on an as needed basis. I always read the emails sent by our York seminar leader as they are meant specifically for our staff and teacher candidates.

35. Too many emails with too much information each week or several times per week. Still have not had contact from a live person.

34. perhaps a schedule at the beginning of the practicum outlining all the dates when the TC will only be here for a half day, as well as their exam schedule.

33. The resources that are available online need to be talked about during the placement seminars. I feel that more clarification is required and there needs to be more communication in general between the TC's and their seminar leader.

32. perhaps giving each email out a title or the theme of the week

31. A very effective communication tool.

30. I just don't have enough time in the day to read/listen to it all. Point form options of the mentor minutes with the learning goal(s) would be my preference to get the information.

29. I think the MTRR works well as a communication model. What I would like to improve is that the student teacher be in the school for a complete 3 week block so that a complete unit can be prepared and completed.

28. I would really like the students to learn earlier in their practicum about assessment and evaluation, as realistically all our planning is done with this in mind and I find that they plan without really thinking of a model for assessment and evaluation.

27. the final summary report could perhaps be re-formated

26. I found the once a week model a little confusing for the TC, who never experienced a lesson or project from beginning to end.

25. it's nice that it's there, but i am not making a lot of use of the weekly emails...too much to read.

24. I think I would like to meet with the York site co-ordinators and listen to their expectations, thoughts and timelines. Sometimes, I forget to check the webcasts/news or i am too busy to go back and listen to the webcasts.

23. shorter communications more to the point and only include the most important info

22. The supervisor can call and speak in person more frequently.

21. Make information as succinct as possible. Highlight key words for speedy retrieval/pinpointing of required information.

20. All links are based on an auditory tutorial; personnaly, I am a visual learner and I prefer a Power Point presentation.

19. not sure yet

18. Possible clear schedual of deadlines? Or am I missing this? I usually read all the updates it takes some time to catch up though. SORRY!!

16. More clarity. easier to read..

15. The most current forms were not sent out until very late and caused some confusion.

14. The most current forms were not sent out until very late and caused some confusion.

13. Please create your own version of http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/supo/UserFiles/File/Forms%20&%20Resources/Formative%20Assessment%20Checklists/Formative%20PT2%20Secondary.pdf.

12. easy access and simplicity

11. none at this time

10. As above. Information must be forthcoming and in a timely manner. For example, we did not know until later in October which subject areas the TCs should focus on in each year of their program.

8. I'm sure the podcasts are useful, but again, I'm not a confident computer user.

7. Can't think of any at this time.

6. Bring back the package of expectations and forms.

5. I would appreciate if a link to the practicum calendar and to the weekly guidelines for teaching load requirements, journal entries etc. could be added to the MTTR site. It would be nice to have access to these online at home instead of just the paper copy I have at school.

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