Transition to Teaching Survey Mean Scores by Item and by Performance Area

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1 Spring 2014 Transition Teaching Survey Mean Scores by and by Performance Area N=42 (36% return rate) Part A: Mark a response 1 4 indicate your agreement with each statement. If you do not have enough information answer, mark respond. Overall mean for Part A = 3.41 a. Effectively teach the subject matter in my licensure area. b. Select instructional strategies align with learning goals and standards. c. Design activities where students engage with subject matter from a variety of perspectives d. Account for students prior knowledge or experiences in instructional planning e. Design long-range instructional plans that meet curricular goals f. Regularly adjust instructional plans meet students needs g. Plan lessons with clear learning objectives/goals in mind. h. Design and modify assessments match learning objectives. i. Provide students with meaningful feedback guide next steps in learning. j. Engage students in self-assessment strategies k. Use formative and summative assessments support student learning l. Identify issues of reliability and validity in assessment. 3.50

2 m. Use multiple and appropriate types of assessment data identify student learning needs n. Use digital and interactive technologies achieve specific learning goals o. Engage students in using a range of technology ols access, interpret, evaluate, and apply information p. Help students develop critical thinking processes q. Help students develop skills solve complex problems r. Make interdisciplinary connections among core subjects s. Know where and how access resources build global awareness and understanding t. Help students analyze multiple sources of evidence draw sound conclusions. 3.15

3 Part B: These statements address how well the first year teacher adjusted her/his teaching practices for DIVERSE LEARNERS during the first several months of school. Mark a response 1 4 indicate your agreement with each statement. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part B = 3.26 a. Effectively teach students from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds and communities. b. Plan differentiated instruction for a variety of learning needs. c. Use developmentally appropriate practices support student learning. d. Address the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds e. Design instruction for students with IEPs and 504 plans f. Design instruction for students with mental health needs. g. Design instruction for gifted and talented students. h. Design instruction for English-language learners. i. Access resources, programs, and other school personnel foster student learning. j. Develop fair and unbiased assessments for all learners

4 Part C: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part C = 3.50 a. Clearly communicate expectations for appropriate student behavior b. Use effective communication skills and strategies convey ideas and information students c. Design instruction and learning tasks that connect core content real-life experiences for students d. Help students work cooperatively achieve learning goals. e. Develop and maintain a classroom environment that promotes student engagement f. appropriately student behavior g. Create a learning environment in which differences such as race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and language are respected h. Use classroom management techniques that foster self-control and self-discipline among students. 3.48

5 Part D: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part D = 3.34 a. Seek out learning opportunities that align with my professional development goals b. Access the professional literature expand my knowledge about teaching and learning c. Actively engage with parent/guardian/advocate about issues affecting student learning d. Collaborate with teaching colleagues improve student performance e. Use colleague feedback support my development as a teacher. f. Uphold my legal responsibilities as a professional educar and student advocate Part E: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part D = 3.79 a. The school is a physically safe and secure place b. Teachers respect the dignity and worth of all students c. The faculty and staff have positive relationships with students' parents/guardians. 3.76

6 Part F: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part D = 3.53 a. I receive valuable professional guidance from faculty menrs or colleagues b. The administration is responsive the needs of teachers c. Teachers are continually learning and seeking new ideas enhance their practice d. Teachers have influence over establishing the curriculum Part G: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part D = 3.36 a. Teachers have time in their schedules for planning with colleagues b. Teachers have the necessary technology resources c. Teachers have appropriate instructional space d. Teachers have curricular materials and supplies that are appropriate for students' developmental levels and learning needs Part H: Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking the appropriate response. If you do not have enough information answer, mark. Overall mean for Part D = 3.62

7 a. If I had do it all over again, I would choose the same teacher preparation program b. I would recommend my teacher preparation program a prospective teacher c. I am as happy about teaching as I thought I would be d. I am committed the teaching profession e. The rewards of teaching are worth the efforts I put in becoming a teacher f. My teacher education program prepared me be successful in my current teaching position OVERALL MEAN FOR THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENTS: 3.48 Thank you for your response this survey. We appreciate your input! 2013 Bush Foundation