Schools of Education
Learning Collaborative
2011
Identifying Teacher and Administrator Preparation Program Outcomes:
An Annual Survey of Graduates
SURVEY INSTRUMENT
Welcome to the 2011 Teacher and Administrator Alumni Survey!
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. As we continue to make improvements in our programs to best meet the professional development needs of students, we would like to get your input on your experience at Kutztown University and how it has impacted your career since graduating.
Please be assured that your identity and any information that you provide will be kept confidential and your responses will be reviewed in aggregate. This survey is being undertaken on behalf of Kutztown University by Eduventures, an independent, third-party education research organization. Survey results will only be shared in the aggregate, and your information will never be bought, sold, rented, or used to sell you products or services.
This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you need to stop responding to the survey at any point, you may click the “Save” button and return to it later. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about this survey or need assistance, please contact the survey administrator at
Let’s get started!
SECTION A: PROGRAM COMPLETION INFORMATION
Q.Degree
What degree or certificate did you most recently receive from Kutztown?
() Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.S., B.S.Ed.)
() Master’s Degree (M.Ed.)
() Other (specify): ______
Q.Program
Which of the following COE programs were you most recently enrolled in?
() Art Education
() Elementary Education
() Special Education- MPH/Elementary Education
() Special Education- VI/Elementary Education
() Early Childhood Education
() Library Science
() Music Education
() Secondary Education- Biological Science
() Secondary Education- Chemistry
() Secondary Education- English
() Secondary Education- Earth & Space Science
() Secondary Education- Spanish
() Secondary Education- Mathematics
() Secondary Education- Physics
() Secondary Education- Physics and Mathematics
() Secondary Education- Social Studies
Q.OnlineCompletion
Where did you complete the majority of your coursework?
() Less than 20% of my program was completed online
() Between 20% and 80% of my program was completed online
() More than 80% of my program was completed online
Q.CompletionYear
In what year did you complete your program?
() 2010
() 2009
() 2008
() 2007
() 2006
() Before 2006
SECTION B: TEACHER PREPARATION
Please indicate how well your program prepared you for the following challenges when you began your work as a teacher:
[TEACHERS ONLY, per Q_2]
Rating Scale
Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / Not applicable to my job1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Q.TeachContent
Content and Pedagogy
Develop lesson plans and units of instruction that are aligned with district and state standards.
Demonstrate an understanding of central concepts of the subject area taught.
Use a variety of instructional practices.
Present content to students in challenging, clear, and compelling ways.
Adapt instructional strategies in response to data and student feedback.
Q.TeachStuLearn
Student Learning
Link instruction to students’ interests, prior experiences, and knowledge.
Promote students’ social and emotional growth.
Foster students’ intellectual development.
Encourage self-motivation in students.
Develop students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Q.TeachEthics
Ethics
Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics.
Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school and community.
Q.TeachDiverse
Diverse Learners
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Encourage students to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives.
Access available resources to support students with social, physical, emotional, or academic challenges.
Work with students to identify challenges and make progress on annual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Q.TeachClassMgt
Classroom Management
Establish and maintain an environment that encourages students’ active engagement in learning.
Actively engage students in the learning process.
Effectively manage student behavior.
Establish appropriate and productive rapport with all students.
Establish and maintain a learning environment that respects individual differences.
Q.TeachAssess
Assessment
Maintain accurate records of student progress.
Use a variety of informal and formal strategies to assess student learning.
Use classroom observation, assessment of students, and research to experiment with, reflect on, and revise teaching.
Use state and national standards.
Q.TeachCollab
Collaboration
Work effectively with families to communicate and support student learning.
Work productively with school administrators.
Work productively with grade-level/department colleagues.
Work productively with teachers and counselors other than grade-level/department colleagues.
Contribute positively to the functioning of the school.
Q.TeachProfDevt
Professional Development
Review and reflect on teaching practices.
Initiate and continue own professional development
Use technology to enhance instructional practices.
Q.TeachEthics
Ethics
Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics.
Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school and community.
SECTION C: ADMINISTRATOR PREPARATION
Please indicate how well your program prepared you for the following challenges:
[ADMINISTRATORS ONLY, per Q_2]
Rating Scale
Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / Not applicable to my job1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Q.AdminSchoolMgt
School Management
Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Develop and effectively communicate the school’s vision.
Identify and obtain financial, human, and material resources to support the school’s vision.
Build a safe and supportive learning environment.
Ensure school equipment and systems operate efficiently and effectively
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Recruit and hire strong teachers and staff and execute HR functions.
Q.AdminSchoolImprov
School Improvement
Develop and implement a continuous school improvement strategy
Involve families, the community, and all students and staff in school improvement efforts.
Regularly monitor, evaluate, and revise school improvement plans.
Identify and implement professional development that is responsive to the needs of students and teachers.
Identify and address barriers to student learning.
Q.AdminInstructLead
Instructional Leadership
Understand and apply student development, learning, and motivational theories.
Apply/model curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement.
Apply/model principles of effective instruction.
Implement and uphold high standards for student learning.
Implement and uphold high standards for teacher/staff performance.
Effectively apply and assess technologies for teaching and learning.
Apply/model instruction for a diverse group of learners.
Q.AdminAssess
Assessment and Use of Data
Implement a variety of data collection and data analysis strategies.
Leverage key information sources for decision-making and for developing the school’s vision.
Make curriculum decisions based on research.
Assess the school culture and climate on a regular basis.
Employ a variety of supervisory and evaluation models.
Q.AdminCommColl
Communicating and Collaborating
Communicate effectively with students and families.
Communicate effectively with teachers and staff.
Build consensus and effectively negotiate.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to support school goals.
Establish effective media relations.
Q.AdminEthics
Ethics
Demonstrate a personal and professional code of ethics.
Demonstrate values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
Demonstrate appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school and community.
SECTION D: EMPLOYMENT
Q.CurrentlyEmployed
Are you currently employed?
() Yes [Direct to Q.PositionRelation]
() No, but I am actively seeking employment [Direct to Q.FieldExpLength]
() No, and I am not actively seeking employment [Direct to Q.FieldExpLength]
Q.PositionRelation
{This question appears only if the respondents indicated they are currently employed}
Are you currently employed in a position for which you were trained at the [SOE]? (Select one)
() Employed in field directly related to my training [Direct to Q.CurrentPosition]
() Employed in field somewhat related to my training [Direct to Q.CurrentPosition]
() Employed in field not related to my training [Direct to Q.PositionNotRelated]
Q.CurrentPosition
{This question appears only if the respondents indicated they are employed in a field directly or somewhat related to their training}
What best describes your current position? (Select one)
() Teacher in PK-12 [Direct to Q.TeachingArea]
() Teacher leader in PK-12 [Direct to Q.TeachingArea]
() Special education teacher in PK-12 [Direct to Q.TeachingArea]
() Curriculum developer [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Reading specialist [Direct to Q.TeachingArea]
() Education technology specialist [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Counselor [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() School psychologist [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Human resources specialist [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Full-time student [Direct to Q. EmploymentPlace]
() School or district administrator [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() University or college administrator [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() University or college faculty/professor [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() School Principal [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() School Vice Principal [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() District Superintendent [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() District Assistant Superintendent [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Researcher [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Policymaker [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Evaluator [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Non-education related occupation [Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
() Other (please specify): ______[Direct to Q.EmploymentPlace]
Q.TeachingArea
Which of the following subject areas are you currently teaching? (Select up to two)
() Adult education
() Art
() Bilingual Education
() Biology
() Business
() Chemistry
() General Education
() German
() Earth Science
() English or language arts
() English as a second language (ESL)
() Family and Consumer Science
() French
() General Science
() Health
() History/Social Studies
() Mathematics
() Music/Choral
() Music/Instrumental
() Physical Education
() Physics
() Reading
() Spanish
() Special education
() Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
() Technology Education
() Theater
() Trade and Industrial Education
() All or most subjects in my grade
() Other (please specify): ______
Q.EmploymentPlace
What best describes your current place of employment? (Select one)
() Early childhood setting [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Elementary school [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Middle school [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Secondary school [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Multi-level school (e.g., K-12 school) [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() School district office [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Community or two-year college [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Four-year college or university [Direct to Q.SchoolLocation]
() Government (local, state, federal; excluding educational institutions) [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Cultural institution [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Healthcare (including mental health setting) [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Social assistance [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Private sector or industry [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Research center or policy think tank [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Self-employed [Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
() Other, please specify: ______[Direct to Q.EmployerInfo]
Q.SchoolLocation
{This question appears only if the respondents indicated they work in a school setting}
If you work in a school setting, which best describes where your school is located? (Select one)
() Rural
() Suburban
() Urban
() Other ______
() I do not work in a school/college setting
Q.SchoolType
{This question appears only if the respondents indicated they work in a school setting}
If your current position is in a school setting, please indicate the type of school: (Select one)
() Public
() Parochial
() Private
() Charter
() Other (please specify):____
() My current position is not in a school/college setting
Q.EmployerInfo
Kutztown University's College of Education would like to track the districts in which our alumni are working and we may use this information to conduct future employer surveys. Please provide information about your employer so that we might continue this outreach. This information is option, but we encourage your participation. Please be assured that this information will not be associated with your survey responses. The COE will never sell or release this contact information and will not use it for solicitation or marketing purposes.
Name of organization: ______
Name of Principal or Supervisor: ______
Email Address of Supervisor ______
Employer Street Address ______
City ______
State ______[drop down]
Zip ______
Q.PositionNotRelated
{This question appears only if the respondents indicated they are employed in a field not related to their training}
If your current position is not related to your education at Kutztown's COE, please indicate which best describes your situation. (Select one)
() I found a better position in another field
() I was unable to find a position related to my education
() The timing is not yet right for pursuing a career related to my education
() I decided not to pursue a career related to my degree
() Other (please indicate): ______
SECTION E: PROGRAM FEATURES
Q.FieldExpLength
During the program which fulfilled requirements for your initial certification/licensure, how long was your total field placement time?
() I did not have a field placement
() Less than one month
() 1 – 3 months
() 4 – 6 months
() 7 – 9 months
() 10 – 12 months
() More than 12 months
Q.ProgramComponents
Which of the following components were part of the program which fulfilled requirements for your initial certification or licensure? Please select all that apply.
[] Mentoring or Induction program
[] Fieldwork was in a location (rural, suburban, urban) similar to my first job
[] Fieldwork was at a grade level that matched that of my first job
[] Coursework in child development
[] Fieldwork occurred in a professional development school
[] Coursework on adapting instruction to a diverse set of learners
[] Subject/content-specific coursework
[] Subject-specific pedagogy
[] None of the above
Q.CertificationYN
Do you currently hold certification or licensure to practice in the area for which you were trained at the CO? (Select one)
() Yes
() No
Q.CertificationLevel
What best describes the level of certification or licensure you hold in the area for which you were trained at the CO? (Select one)
() Initial certification or licensure
() Advanced certification or licensure
() Not applicable
() Other, please specify: ______
Q.StateCertification
In which state do you hold certification or licensure in the area for which you were trained at the COE?
State: ______[drop down]
Q.StateCert2
If you hold certification or licensure in more than one state, please choose the additional state. Skip this question if you do not hold more than one state certification or licensure.