Kutztown University College of Education

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Kutztown University College of Education

Background and Survey Deployment Information

This survey is designed to address the following target audiences, and is designed to collect the following types of information:

· Graduating teacher education students

· Cooperating teachers that mentored a student teacher during the past semester

· Kutztown University faculty that oversaw student teachers during the past semester

· Graduating counselor education students

· School counselors that mentored a school counseling student during the past semester

· Kutztown University faculty that oversaw school counselor interns during the past semester

· Graduating education leadership students

To deploy the survey and begin data collection, Eduventures recommends that Kutztown University circulate the survey URL to KU faculty that have overseen KU students completing internships in the schools this semester. KU faculty can complete the survey, but also circulate/forward the survey on to cooperating/mentor teachers, school counseling mentors, and graduating teacher education students and school counseling students for completion.

Survey Splash Page

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. By completing this survey, you will help the College of Education to better understand how well prepared our students are to enter the field, as well as provide insight into how our institution can continue to improve its programs for current and future students.
Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You may skip any questions you do not wish to answer or end your participation at any time. Please be assured that your identity and any information you provide will be reported in the aggregate and kept confidential; your information will never be bought, sold, rented, or used to sell you products or services.
If you have read and understood the above study information, you may complete the survey, which will take approximately 15 minutes or less. By clicking on the "next" button, you are giving your consent to participate in the research study. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Dean Darrell Garber at 610-683-4253 or
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Section 1: Branching Question

Q1 Branching_Question

Are you a recent student teacher, cooperating teacher, or a Kutztown University faculty member?

( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our teacher education program Direct to Section 2

( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our school counseling program Direct to Section 3

( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our school supervisor certification program Direct to Section 4

( ) Cooperating teacher supervising a Kutztown University student teacher Direct to Section 5

( ) School counselor supervising a Kutztown University school counseling student Direct to Section 6

( ) Kutztown University faculty member that oversees the field experience of either student teachers or school counseling students Direct to Section 7

Section 2: Teacher Education Program Graduates

Q2 Tchr_Ed_Program_grads

Which Kutztown University program did you complete?

( ) Art Education (B.S. M.Ed.)

( ) Elementary Education (B.S.Ed. M.Ed.)

( ) Early Childhood Education

( ) Library Science

( ) Special Education - Mentally/Physically Handicapped

( ) Special Education - Visual Impairment

( ) Special Education, General/Other

( ) 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 & Mathematics

( ) Secondary Education - Social Studies

Q3 Core_Tchng_Comps_grads

On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do you feel to participate in the following activities when you teach your own class of students in the future?

Content and Pedagogy / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* Develop lesson plans and units of instruction that are aligned with district and state standards from Pennsylvania. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Demonstrate an understanding of central concepts of the subject area taught. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Use a variety of instructional practices appropriate for the subject matter. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Present content to students in challenging, clear, and compelling ways. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Adapt instructional strategies in response to data and student feedback. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
*Use appropriate written and verbal communication skills, and select and use appropriate communication media. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
*Develop lessons that integrate content across subject areas/disciplines. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Student Learning / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* Link instruction to students’ interests, prior experiences, and knowledge. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Promote students’ social and emotional growth. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Foster students’ intellectual development. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Encourage self-motivation in students. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Think critically, and develop students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Diverse Learners / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* 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. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Teach English Language Learners. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Classroom Management / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
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 / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Assessment / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* 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. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Collaboration / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* 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. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
Professional Development / Very unprepared / Unprepared / Neutral / Prepared / Very well prepared / N/A
* Review and reflect on teaching practices. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Initiate and continue own professional development. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* Use technology to enhance instructional practices. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
*Understanding of the climate, issues, and politics that affect the teaching profession. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡

Q4 Disposition_grads

On a scale of 1-4, with 1 being does not describe me at all and 4 being describes me very well, how well do you feel the following questions describe your characteristics?

Does not describe me at all / Describes me somewhat / Neutral / Describes me very well / N/A
* I feel at ease in the presence of children and young adults. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* I know when to ask for help. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
* I believe that all students can learn, regardless of social circumstance or other differences. / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡ / ¡
*I am passionate about teaching.
*I am inquisitive and ask detailed questions about teaching strategies, pedagogy, the teaching profession, school organizations, and the future of teaching.
I actively seek new and varied ways of learning my craft.

Q5 Core_Tchng_Comps_grads

On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do you feel overall to enter the teaching profession?

( ) 1 – Very unprepared

( ) 2 – Unprepared

( ) 3 – Neutral

( ) 4 - Prepared

( ) 5 – Very Well Prepared

Q6 Student_Achieve_grads

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being greatly improved, during your student teaching experience, did how positively do you think you impacted your students’ academic performance during your internship?

( ) 1 – I did not positively impact my students’ academic performance

( ) 2

( ) 3

( ) 4

( ) 5

( ) 6

( ) 7

( ) 8

( ) 9

( ) 10 – I greatly impacted my students’ academic performance

Direct to Section 8

Section 3: School Counseling Program Graduates

Q7_Preparation All 1_grads