Dakota State University
2009 Teacher Education Alumni Survey

Section 1: Please rate the following based on preparation for any teaching position held since graduation.
 


Grade level taught (circle): 1.   Elementary   2. Middle School    3. High School

I secured a teaching position                     months after graduation

Currently teaching?                      Yes     No

DSU's Teacher Education Program prepared me to:

 

Questions A great
deal		       None  Not Applicable
5 4 3 2 1 0
I. KNOWLEDGE            

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the content/subject matter/ disciplines s/he teaches

  

2. Create learning experiences that make the content/subject matter/disciplines
meaningful for learners

  

3. Demonstrate an understanding of how students learn, construct knowledge, and how students develop

  

4. Demonstrate an understanding of how learners differ in their approaches
to learning and the ability to create instructional opportunities that are
adapted to diverse learners

  
II.  PLANNING AND PREPARATION            
5. Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and
personal development of the students		  
6. Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners' development
of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills		  
7. Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, learners, the
community, and curriculum goals		  
III.  INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT            
8. Use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom  
9. Understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of the learner  
IV.  MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT            
10. Use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior
to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation		  
V. TECHNOLOGY            
14. Demonstrate an understanding of the capabilities of technology and its impact on education  
15. Integrate technology into the teaching and learning process  
16. Demonstrate appropriate moral, legal, ethical, and political judgments
in professional decisions		  
VI.  PROFESSIONALISM            
11. Reflect on and evaluate the effects of their choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community)  
12. Seek opportunities for professional growth and responsibility  
13. Collaborate with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger
community to support students' learning and well-being		  

Section 2:

Regardless of your employment, please respond to the following:

1. What prepared you the best for your current position?

2. What prepared you the least for your current position?

3. I would make the following suggestions, recommendations, etc. to enhance the program:

Additional comments can be emailed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment at assessoffice@dsu.edu.