Survey Items % that Agree or Strongly agree My teacher licensure program prepared me . . .
SUMMARY
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With knowledge of research on how students learn 98.28
To recognize characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities, and at‐risk students in order to plan and deliver appropriate instruction. 93.1
With high levels of knowledge of the academic content I plan to teach 92.24
To identify instructional strategies appropriate to my content area 94.83
To understand the importance of linking interdisciplinary experiences 87.93
To align instructional goals and activities with Ohio’s academic content standards
96.55
To use assessment data to inform instruction 94.83
To clearly communicate learning goals to students
93.97
To apply knowledge of how students learn to inform instruction 94.83
To differentiate instruction to support the learning needs of all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities, and at‐risk students 95.69
To identify strategies to increase student motivation and interest in topics of study 87.07
To create learning situations in which students work independently, collaboratively, and/or a whole class 97.41
To communicate clearly and effectively 97.41
To understand the importance of communication with families and caregivers 90.52
To understand, uphold, and follow professional ethics, policies, and legal codes of professional conduct 98.28
To use a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments 91.38
To communicate high expectations for all students 97.41
To understand students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences
95.69
To treat all students fairly and establish an environment that is respectful, supportive, and caring 99.14
To use technology to enhance teaching and student learning 94.83
To collaborate with colleagues and members of the community when and where appropriate 93.97
My teacher licensure program . . .
Collected evidence of my performance based on multiple measures to monitor my progress 95.69
My teacher licensure program provided me with knowledge of . . .
The Ohio Licensure Program standards for my discipline 80.8
The operation of Ohio schools as delineated in the ODE School Operating Standards 75.86
The requirements for the Resident Educator License 63.79
The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession 86.21
The Ohio Standards for Professional Development 80.17
The Ohio Academic Content Standards including the Common Core 91.38
The Value‐added Growth Measure as defined by the Ohio State Board of Education 59.48
My teacher licensure program provided . . . Student teaching and integrated field experiences that supported my development as an effective educator focused on student learning Experienced mentors (e.g., cooperating teachers, university supervisors) who supported me through observation and conferences face‐to‐face or via electronic media Over half of my field placements in high‐need urban or rural schools 96.55
93.1
76.72
My teacher licensure program provided opportunities . . . To work with diverse students (including gifted students, students with disabilities and at‐risk students
93.97
understand students’ diverse cultures, language, and experiences 93.97
To work with diverse teachers 89.66
To interact with diverse faculty 86.21
To work and study with diverse peers 87.93
Faculty in my teacher licensure program . . .
Demonstrated in‐depth knowledge of their field 98.28
Used effective teaching methods that help promote learning 93.97
Modeled respect for diverse populations 98.28
Integrated diversity related subject matter within coursework 92.24
Used technology to facilitate teaching and learning 95.69
Conducted themselves in a professional manner 99.14
My teacher licensure program provided . . . Equitable and sufficient access to support services ‐ tutoring, ADA, counseling, health services 90.52
Appropriate facilities (buildings and classrooms) to support learning 94.83
Adequate access to learning resources (computer labs, libraries, etc.) to support learning 97.41
Equitable access to financial aid compared to that provided to candidates in other programs at my institution 87.07
Admissions and mentoring policies to encourage and support my preparation as an effective teacher 96.55
Adequate opportunities to voice concerns about the program
75.86
Adequate advising to facilitate progression to program completion 77.59