Elementary Science Teaching Practicum (SCIE 376):

Mentor Teacher Questionnaire

This brief (five-question) questionnaire relates to your experience as a mentor teacher for Towson University’s elementary science teaching practicum course (SCIE 376) for the Spring 2005 semester. When you have finished, please press the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the survey.

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1.

Based on this semester’s experience, what is your attitude toward the SCIE 376 course and its implementation at your school?

Definitely positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Definitely negative

 
2.

What is the attitude of your school administrators (principal, assistant principal, etc.) toward your school’s participation in the SCIE 376 course?

Definitely positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Definitely negative

I don't know

 
3.

In terms of the role of the mentor teacher and the involvement of the school, how could the elementary science practicum course (SCIE 376) be improved for next semester?

 
4.

If another teacher at your school were thinking about participating as a mentor teacher for SCIE 376, would you encourage them to participate?  Why or why not?

 
5.

What other comments do you have about the SCIE 376 course?