Eduventures
Kutztown University
2012 Alumni Survey: Preliminary Report
September 24, 2012
Preliminary Report
This report provides a graphic summary of preliminary results from the 2012 survey of
Kutztown University alumni.1
Respondents were invited to participate in the survey by postcard and email. In total, 84
eligible alumni who were contacted completed the survey.
Over the next several months, Eduventures will prepare a full report, complete with
benchmark comparisons and a written analysis of results. In the interim, please contact
your client services advisor, Cara Strachan, if you have questions regarding this
preliminary report.
1
Certain questions and results are omitted from this preliminary report in the interest of brevity.
In what year did you complete your initial teacher licensure program?
program? (Year:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
2007
14.3%
12
2008
23.8%
20
2009
16.7%
14
2010
16.7%
14
2011
20.2%
17
Before 2006
3.6%
3
Other Responses
4.8%
4
Valid Responses
84
Total Responses
84
What degree or certificate did you complete through the SOE at Kutztown to earn your initial
teacher licensure? (Please choose the degree that most closely matches the one you earned)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Bachelor's Degree
78.6%
66
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
13.1%
11
Master of Arts (MAT)
0.0%
0
Other (specify):
8.3%
7
Valid Responses
84
Total Responses
84
Please select the general category for your initial teacher licensure program:
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Frequency
Count
Elementary Education
41.7%
35
Library Science
3.6%
3
9.5%
8
2.4%
2
3.6%
3
6.0%
5
10.7%
9
Special Education
16.7%
14
Other Responses
6.0%
5
Secondary EducationEnglish
Secondary EducationGeneral, Other
Secondary Education- Math
Secondary EducationScience
Secondary Education- Social
Studies
Chart
Valid Responses
84
Total Responses
84
In which of the following SOE programs did you receive initial teacher licensure?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Frequency
Count
Art Education
0.0%
0
Elementary Education
37.0%
17
10.9%
5
4.3%
2
Early Childhood Education
4.3%
2
Library Science
4.3%
2
Music Education
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
10.9%
5
2.2%
1
0.0%
0
4.3%
2
4.3%
2
0.0%
0
10.9%
5
6.5%
3
Special Education-MPH/
Elementary Education
Special Education-VI/
Elementary Education
Secondary EducationBiological Science
Secondary EducationChemistry
Secondary EducationEnglish
Secondary Education- Earth
& Space Science
Secondary EducationSpanish
Secondary EducationMathematics
Secondary EducationPhysics
Secondary EducationPhysics and Mathematics
Secondary Education- Social
Studies
I did not complete a program
Chart
Valid Responses
46
Total Responses
46
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Learner Development
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
1
3
1.3%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
5
38
31
2
80
3.8%
6.3%
47.5%
38.8%
2.5%
100.0%
1
2
11
35
29
2
80
1.3%
2.5%
13.8%
43.8%
36.3%
2.5%
100.0%
1
2
8
34
33
2
80
1.3%
2.5%
10.0%
42.5%
41.3%
2.5%
100.0%
1
9
11
29
28
2
80
1.3%
11.3%
13.8%
36.3%
35.0%
2.5%
100.0%
4
16
35
136
121
8
320
1.3%
5.0%
10.9%
42.5%
37.8%
2.5%
100.0%
Neutral
Take responsibility for
promoting learners'
growth and
Count
development.
% by
Row
Make instruction
accessible and
individualized to move
Count
learners to the next level
of development.
% by
Row
Equitably use learners'
strengths and
misconceptions as
Count
opportunities for
learning.
% by
Row
Collaborate with families,
communities,
colleagues, and other
Count
professionals to promote
learner growth.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Learning Differences
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
2
4
2.5%
N/A
Total
35
3
80
32.5%
43.8%
3.8%
100.0%
6
30
36
2
80
6.3%
7.5%
37.5%
45.0%
2.5%
100.0%
4
19
18
15
16
8
80
5.0%
23.8%
22.5%
18.8%
20.0%
10.0%
100.0%
1
9
11
27
30
2
80
1.3%
11.3%
13.8%
33.8%
37.5%
2.5%
100.0%
3
16
19
18
20
4
80
3.8%
20.0%
23.8%
22.5%
25.0%
5.0%
100.0%
11
53
64
116
137
19
400
2.8%
13.3%
16.0%
29.0%
34.3%
4.8%
100.0%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
10
26
5.0%
12.5%
1
5
1.3%
Neutral
Make learners feel valued, help
them learn to value each other,
and integrate diverse languages
Count
and dialects into instruction.
% by
Row
Seek support when necessary to
accommodate different learners'
Count
needs.
% by
Row
Make instruction and content
accessible to English language
learners and support
Count
development of English
proficiency.
% by
Row
Modify and differentiate
instruction and leverage
appropriate accommodations,
Count
resources, and materials to
meet learners' diverse needs.
% by
Row
Work with students to identify
challenges and make progress
on annual Individualized
Count
Education Plan (IEP) goals.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please
Please indicate how well your program prepared you for the following challenges :
Learning Environments
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
1
2
1.3%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
7
34
34
2
80
2.5%
8.8%
42.5%
42.5%
2.5%
100.0%
2
4
16
32
24
2
80
2.5%
5.0%
20.0%
40.0%
30.0%
2.5%
100.0%
100.0%
1
2
9
36
30
2
80
1.3%
2.5%
11.3%
45.0%
37.5%
2.5%
100.0%
1
4
10
31
32
2
80
1.3%
5.0%
12.5%
38.8%
40.0%
2.5%
100.0%
1
7
6
27
37
2
80
1.3%
8.8%
7.5%
33.8%
46.3%
2.5%
100.0%
6
19
48
160
157
10
400
1.5%
4.8%
12.0%
40.0%
39.3%
2.5%
100.0%
Neutral
Allow learners to take
some ownership over their
Count
learning.
% by
Row
Incorporate local and
global people and ideas
Count
into instruction.
% by
Row
Communicate effectively in
different learning
environments, and listen
Count
and observe thoughtfully
and responsively.
% by
Row
Enable learners to build
their own respectful, ethical
Count
classroom environment.
% by
Row
Use supplementary
resources and up-to-date
learning technologies
effectively and regularly
Count
and employ technology in
assessment practice.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Content Knowledge
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
1
3
1.3%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
3
35
36
2
80
3.8%
3.8%
43.8%
45.0%
2.5%
100.0%
1
3
9
32
33
2
80
1.3%
3.8%
11.3%
40.0%
41.3%
2.5%
100.0%
1
2
5
34
36
2
80
1.3%
2.5%
6.3%
42.5%
45.0%
2.5%
100.0%
3
8
10
28
25
6
80
3.8%
10.0%
12.5%
35.0%
31.3%
7.5%
100.0%
6
16
27
129
130
12
320
1.9%
5.0%
8.4%
40.3%
40.6%
3.8%
100.0%
Neutral
Ensure instructional
and/or curriculum
materials are
Count
purposeful and
appropriate.
% by
Row
Preemptively
recognize learning
interferences and
Count
adjust instruction
accordingly.
% by
Row
Stimulate learner
reflection on prior
content knowledge
and its connections to
Count
new experiences and
content.
% by
Row
Evaluate learners'
content knowledge in
their primary
Count
language.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Application of Content
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
1
5
1.3%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
4
35
33
2
80
6.3%
5.0%
43.8%
41.3%
2.5%
100.0%
1
5
8
31
33
2
80
1.3%
6.3%
10.0%
38.8%
41.3%
2.5%
100.0%
1
4
12
31
30
2
80
1.3%
5.0%
15.0%
38.8%
37.5%
2.5%
100.0%
100.0%
1
5
7
29
36
2
80
1.3%
6.3%
8.8%
36.3%
45.0%
2.5%
100.0%
4
19
31
126
132
8
320
1.3%
5.9%
9.7%
39.4%
41.3%
2.5%
100.0%
Neutral
Support learner
literacy development
Count
across content areas.
% by
Row
Help learners develop
high level questioning
skills and engage
learners in questioning
Count
assumptions to foster
innovation and
problem solving.
% by
Row
Develop learners'
communication skills.
Count
% by
Row
Use current resources
to enable learning
through a variety of
forms and methods
Count
and vary role own role
in the instructional
process.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Assessment
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Employ technology in
assessment practice.
Count
% by
Row
Evaluate and report learner
progress against standards.
Count
% by
Row
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
2
6
2.5%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
15
28
27
2
80
7.5%
18.8%
35.0%
33.8%
2.5%
100.0%
1
10
7
30
29
3
80
1.3%
12.5%
8.8%
37.5%
36.3%
3.8%
100.0%
100.0%
1
8
5
32
32
2
80
1.3%
10.0%
6.3%
40.0%
40.0%
2.5%
100.0%
1
7
6
38
26
2
80
1.3%
8.8%
7.5%
47.5%
32.5%
2.5%
100.0%
3
10
13
28
24
2
80
3.8%
12.5%
16.3%
35.0%
30.0%
2.5%
100.0%
8
41
46
156
138
11
400
2.0%
10.3%
11.5%
39.0%
34.5%
2.8%
100.0%
Neutral
Balance the use of
formative, summative, and
other informal or formal
Count
types of assessment.
% by
Row
Correlate learning
objectives with assessment
methods and use the
Count
assessment data ethically.
% by
Row
Differentiate assessments
or testing conditions for
learners with disabilities and
Count
language learning needs.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Planning for Instruction and Instructional Strategies
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very
Unprepar
ed
Unprepar
ed
1
3
1.3%
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
6
32
36
2
80
3.8%
7.5%
40.0%
45.0%
2.5%
100.0%
2
10
11
27
28
2
80
2.5%
12.5%
13.8%
33.8%
35.0%
2.5%
100.0%
3
13
17
59
64
4
160
1.9%
8.1%
10.6%
36.9%
40.0%
2.5%
100.0%
Neutral
Create learning
experiences that
reflect curriculum
goals, prior learner
Count
knowledge, and
content standards.
% by
Row
Work collaboratively
with specialized
professionals (e.g.,
special educators,
related service
Count
providers, language
learning specialists,
librarians, media
specialists).
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Very Well
Prepared
N/A
Total
27
30
2
80
16.3%
33.8%
37.5%
2.5%
100.0%
2
4
37
34
2
80
1.3%
2.5%
5.0%
46.3%
42.5%
2.5%
100.0%
1
3
9
30
35
2
80
1.3%
3.8%
11.3%
37.5%
43.8%
2.5%
100.0%
3
4
12
29
30
2
80
3.8%
5.0%
15.0%
36.3%
37.5%
2.5%
100.0%
1
1
9
30
37
2
80
1.3%
1.3%
11.3%
37.5%
46.3%
2.5%
100.0%
7
17
47
153
166
10
400
1.8%
4.3%
11.8%
38.3%
41.5%
2.5%
100.0%
Very
Unprepared
Unprepared
1
7
13
1.3%
8.8%
1
Neutral
Prepared
Understand and incorporate
current research and policy
implications into own
Count
practice.
% by
Row
Reflect critically on own
practice, as well as on
outcomes data, and adjusts
Count
accordingly.
% by
Row
Understand legal and
ethical obligations of
educators and advocate
Count
honest and respectful
scholarship.
% by
Row
Work to compensate for
own biases and deepen
Count
cultural awareness.
% by
Row
Embrace the challenge of
continuous improvement
and change and engage in
professional development
Count
that improves practice in
the classroom.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Please indicate how well your program prepared you in the following area:
Leadership and Collaboration
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
N/A
Total
28
2
80
36.3%
35.0%
2.5%
100.0%
10
28
31
2
80
8.8%
12.5%
35.0%
38.8%
2.5%
100.0%
3
3
15
26
31
2
80
3.8%
3.8%
18.8%
32.5%
38.8%
2.5%
100.0%
4
8
15
23
27
3
80
5.0%
10.0%
18.8%
28.8%
33.8%
3.8%
100.0%
10
24
54
106
117
9
320
3.1%
7.5%
16.9%
33.1%
36.6%
36.6%
2.8%
100.0%
Very
Unprepared
Unprepared
1
6
14
29
1.3%
7.5%
17.5%
2
7
2.5%
Neutral
Prepared
Very Well
Prepared
Work to maintain
harmony between
family, school, and
Count
community values and
interests.
% by
Row
Participate actively as
part of an instructional
team to improve
Count
outcomes for diverse
learner needs.
% by
Row
Contribute productively
to school-wide goals.
Count
% by
Row
Take on leadership
roles at the school,
district, state, and/or
national level and
Count
actively works to
advance the profession.
% by
Row
Total
Count
% by
Row
Overall, how well do you think your program prepared you to be a successful teacher?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Very well prepared
32.5%
26
Prepared
51.3%
41
Neutral
8.8%
7
Unprepared
6.3%
5
Very unprepared
1.3%
1
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
Are you currently employed?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Yes
No, but I am actively seeking
employment
No, and I am not actively
seeking employment
Frequency
Count
77.5%
62
21.3%
17
1.3%
1
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
Are you currently employed in a position for which you were trained at the COE? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Response
Chart
Employed in field directly related to my
training
Employed in field somewhat related to my
training
Employed in field not related to my training
Frequency
Count
74.2%
46
14.5%
9
11.3%
7
Valid Responses
62
Total Responses
62
What best
best describes your current position?
position? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Teacher in PKPK-12
47.3%
26
Teacher leader in PK-12
7.3%
4
Special education teacher in PK-12
21.8%
12
Curriculum developer
0.0%
0
Reading specialist
3.6%
2
Math specialist
0.0%
0
Substitute teacher/teaching assistant
10.9%
6
Tutor
0.0%
0
Coach
0.0%
0
Education technology specialist
0.0%
0
Librarian/media specialist
0.0%
0
Counselor
1.8%
1
School psychologist
0.0%
0
Human resources specialist
0.0%
0
Full-time student
0.0%
0
School or district administrator
0.0%
0
University or college administrator
0.0%
0
University or college faculty/professor
3.6%
2
School Principal
0.0%
0
School Vice Principal
0.0%
0
District Superintendent
0.0%
0
District Assistant Superintendent
0.0%
0
Researcher
0.0%
0
Policymaker
0.0%
0
Evaluator
0.0%
0
Non-education related occupation
0.0%
0
Other (please specify):
3.6%
2
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
55
Total Responses
56
Which of the following subject areas are you currently teaching? (Select up to two)
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Adult education
Art
Bilingual Education
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chinese
Early childhood education
General Education
German
English or language arts
English as a second language (ESL)
Family and Consumer Science
French
General Science
Gifted education
Health
History/Social Studies
Literacy
Mathematics
Music/Choral
Music/Instrumental
Physical Education
Physics
Reading
Religion
Science (earth, environmental, life,
Spanish
Special education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Technology Education
Theater
Trade and Industrial Education
All or most subjects in my grade
Other (please specify):
Chart
Frequency
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10.0%
18.0%
0.0%
18.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
8.0%
0.0%
8.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
12.0%
0.0%
8.0%
2.0%
24.0%
0.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
16.0%
10.0%
Valid Responses
Total Responses
Count
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
9
0
9
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
0
0
0
1
6
0
4
1
12
0
2
1
0
8
5
50
50
For how long do you anticipate remaining employed in a teaching position?
position? (Years:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
1
6.0%
3
10
8.0%
4
15
4.0%
2
20+
76.0%
38
5
4.0%
2
Other Responses
2.0%
1
Valid Responses
50
Total Responses
64
What best describes your
your current place of employment?
employment? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Frequency
Count
Early childhood setting
10.9%
6
Elementary school
40.0%
22
Middle/junior high school
16.4%
9
Secondary/high school
21.8%
12
Multi-level school (e.g., K-12 school)
3.6%
2
School district office
0.0%
0
Community or two-year college
0.0%
0
Four-year college or university
3.6%
2
0.0%
0
Public library
0.0%
0
Cultural institution
0.0%
0
Healthcare (including mental health setting)
0.0%
0
Social assistance
0.0%
0
Private sector or industry
0.0%
0
Research center or policy think tank
0.0%
0
Self-employed
0.0%
0
Other, please specify:
3.6%
2
Government (local, state, federal;
excluding educational institutions)
Chart
Valid Responses
55
Total Responses
55
If you work in a school/university setting, which best describes where your school/university is
located? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Rural
17.0%
9
Suburban
56.6%
30
Urban
13.2%
7
Online
1.9%
1
Other
3.8%
2
7.5%
4
I do not work in a
school/university
Valid Responses
53
Total Responses
53
the
e type of
If your current position is in a school/university setting, please indicate th
school/university: (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Frequency
Count
Public school/university
71.7%
38
Parochial
3.8%
2
Independent
3.8%
2
Private school/university
1.9%
1
Charter
9.4%
5
International
0.0%
0
Online
0.0%
0
Other (please specify):
0.0%
0
9.4%
5
My current position is not in a
school/university setting
Chart
Valid Responses
53
Total Responses
53
The College of Education at Kutztown University would like to track the districts in which our
alumni are working. We occasionally reach out to employers of our alumni to better understand
the success and accomplishments of our graduates in their employment settings. Please
provide infor
information about your employer so that we might
might continue this outreach. Please be
assured that this information will not be associated with your survey responses and the COE will
never sell or release this contact information and will not use it for solicitation or marketing
purposes. (Name of Organization:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Blue Mountain School District
6.7%
3
North Penn School District
4.4%
2
Other Responses
88.9%
40
Valid Responses
45
Total Responses
68
(City)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Philadelphia
7.3%
3
Reading
4.9%
2
Other Responses
87.8%
36
Valid Responses
41
Total Responses
68
(State)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
PA
92.7%
38
Other Responses
7.3%
3
Valid Responses
41
Total Responses
68
If your current position is not related to your education at Kutztown's COE, please indicate
which best describes your situation. (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
I found a better position in
another field
I was unable to find a position
related to my education
Frequency
Count
14.3%
1
57.1%
4
14.3%
1
14.3%
1
0.0%
0
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):
Valid Responses
7
Total Responses
7
In your program, did you complete an early field experience and/or student teaching?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
96.3%
77
No
3.8%
3
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
How was your student teaching placement structured? (Please select all that apply)
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
I had the same classroom placement
for my entire student teaching
Frequency
Count
2.6%
2
68.8%
68.8%
53
7.8%
6
40.3%
31
23.4%
18
I had two or more different classroom
placements, in different school
locations (i.e., rural, urban, suburban)
I had two or more different classroom
placements, in different school types
(i.e., private, public, independent,
charter)
I had two or more different classroom
placements, in different grade levels
(i.e., elementary and middle)
I had two or more different classroom
placements, in different subject areas
(i.e., special education and
mathematics)
Valid Responses
77
Total Responses
77
which
ch you were trained
Do you currently hold certification or licensure to practice in the area for whi
at the COE? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
97.5%
78
No
2.5%
2
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
What best describes the level of certification or licensure
licensure you hold in the area for which you
were trained at the COE? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Initial certification or licensure
Frequency
Count
76.9%
60
23.1%
18
0.0%
0
Advanced certification or
licensure (permanent,
professional, etc.)
Other, please specify:
Valid Responses
78
Total Responses
78
In which state do you hold certification or licensure in the area for which you were trained at the
COE? (State:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
New Jersey
2.6%
2
Pennsylvania
94.9%
74
Other Responses
2.6%
2
Valid Responses
78
Total Responses
81
If you hold certification or licensure in more than one state, please choose the additional state.
state.
Skip this question if you do not hold more than one state certification or licensure. (State:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
31
33.3%
4
39
16.7%
2
Other Responses
50.0%
6
Valid Responses
12
Total Responses
81
In which areas are you certified? (Select all that apply)
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Adult education
0.0%
0
Art
1.3%
1
Bilingual Education
1.3%
1
Biology
1.3%
1
Business
0.0%
0
Chemistry
0.0%
0
General Education
2.6%
2
German
0.0%
0
Earth Science
3.9%
3
Educational Administration
0.0%
0
Educational Leadership
0.0%
0
Elementary Education
59.7%
46
English or language arts
20.8%
16
English as a second language (ESL)
3.9%
3
Family and Consumer Science
0.0%
0
French
0.0%
0
General Science
6.5%
5
Health
0.0%
0
High School
3.9%
3
History/Social Studies
6.5%
5
Mathematics
13.0%
10
Middle School
15.6%
12
Music/Choral
0.0%
0
Music/Instrumental
0.0%
0
Physical Education
0.0%
0
Physics
2.6%
2
Principalship
0.0%
0
Reading
10.4%
8
Social Sciences
3.9%
3
Spanish
0.0%
0
Special education
26.0%
20
Superintendency
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
Technology Education
2.6%
2
Theater
1.3%
1
Trade and Industrial Education
0.0%
0
Other (please specify):
16.9%
13
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages
Valid Responses
77
Total Responses
78
Have you taken at least one course online?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Yes
31.3%
25
No
68.8%
55
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
Where did you complete the majority of your coursework?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Frequency
Count
73.1%
19
15.4%
4
11.5%
3
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
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
26
Total Responses
27
In your opinion, how does the quality of online teacher education courses compare to traditional
onon-campus courses?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Online is superior
0.0%
0
They are of equal quality
36.0%
9
OnOn-campus is superior
64.0%
16
Not Answered
2
Valid Responses
25
Total Responses
27
Please indicate which of the following instructional tools were utilized in your online courses by
checking the box.
box. Please also rate how valuable each tool was to your learning.
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses for each topic)
Total
Blog
Wiki
Twitter
Skype video chat
Emailing with professor
Discussion board
Streaming of videos
Electronic portfolios
iTunes University
iPod for Education
Classroom simulation tool
Count
7
27
% by Row
25.9%
100.0%
Count
8
27
% by Row
29.6%
100.0%
Count
2
27
% by Row
7.4%
100.0%
Count
1
27
% by Row
3.7%
100.0%
Count
20
27
% by Row
74.1%
100.0%
Count
21
27
% by Row
77.8%
100.0%
Count
10
27
% by Row
37.0%
100.0%
Count
10
27
% by Row
37.0%
100.0%
Count
1
27
% by Row
3.7%
100.0%
Count
1
27
% by Row
3.7%
100.0%
Count
1
27
% by Row
3.7%
100.0%
Please indicate which of the following instructional tools were utilized in your online courses by
checking the box.
box. Please also rate how valuable each tool was to your learning.
(Respondents could only choose a single response for each topic)
Blog
Wiki
1
2
3
Total
Mean
Std
Count
0
5
3
8
2.375
0.518
% by
0.0%
62.5%
37.5%
100.0%
2
5
1
8
1.875
0.641
2.000
1.414
2.000
N/A
2.609
0.656
2.560
0.712
2.900
0.316
2.000
0.739
1.000
N/A
1.000
N/A
2.500
0.707
N/A
N/A
Row
Count
% by
Twitter
Skype video chat
Row
Count
25.0%
62.5%
12.5%
100.0%
1
0
1
2
% by
50.0%
0.0%
50.0%
100.0%
0
1
0
1
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
100.0%
2
5
16
23
8.7%
21.7%
69.6%
100.0%
3
5
17
25
12.0%
20.0%
68.0%
100.0%
0
1
9
10
0.0%
10.0%
90.0%
100.0%
3
6
3
12
Row
Count
% by
Emailing with professor
Row
Count
% by
Discussion board
Row
Count
% by
Streaming of videos
Row
Count
% by
Electronic portfolios
Row
Count
% by
iTunes University
iPod for Education
Row
Count
25.0%
50.0%
25.0%
100.0%
1
0
0
1
% by
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
1
0
0
1
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
100.0%
0
1
1
2
Row
Count
% by
Classroom simulation tool
Row
Count
% by
Total
Row
Count
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
100.0%
13
29
51
93
% by
14.0%
31.2%
54.8%
100.0%
Row
From the following list, please choose the top factor that influenced your decision to enroll at
Kutztown's COE?
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Frequency
Count
3.8%
3
Career advising services
0.0%
0
Cost
11.3%
9
Faculty accessibility
0.0%
0
Faculty reputation/expertise
2.5%
2
6.3%
5
Availability of financial aid
2.5%
2
Location
18.8%
15
Student/faculty ratio
1.3%
1
5.0%
4
5.0%
4
28.8%
23
3.8%
3
Program flexibility
0.0%
0
Program requirements
1.3%
1
Reputation of the institution
6.3%
5
Other, please specify:
3.8%
3
Alumni who are successful in
their careers
Family member or friend
attends/attended
Prior relationship with the
school
Availability of program I
wanted
Reputation of the program
The program's accreditation
status
Chart
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
Assuming you had high expectations
expectations of your program upon starting, please identify to what
degree your expectations were met through your program. (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
37.5%
30
My expectations were met
52.5%
42
My expectations were not met
10.0%
8
My expectations were
exceeded
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
From the following list, please select the most important area, if any, you think the COE should
improve.
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Advising quality
16.3%
13
Alumni services
2.5%
2
Capstone project or thesis
1.3%
1
Career services
11.3%
9
Cost
3.8%
3
Course availability
6.3%
5
Diversity
3.8%
3
Faculty quality
6.3%
5
Financial aid
0.0%
0
Housing
0.0%
0
Length of program
0.0%
0
Program flexibility
3.8%
3
Programs or courses offered
10.0%
8
Reputation of institution
2.5%
2
Reputation of faculty
0.0%
0
Required courses
5.0%
4
11.3%
9
Extracurricular activities
0.0%
0
Staff quality
1.3%
1
Student quality
1.3%
1
Student services
2.5%
2
Other (Please specify):
11.3%
9
Student teaching, internship,
or field experience
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
What of the following alumni
alumni services would make you feel most connected with the COE?
(Select all that apply) (Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
3.8%
3
Mentoring current students
23.8%
19
Alumni e-mails
22.5%
18
Alumni networking events
13.8%
11
Alumni publications
11.3%
9
Education career fairs
23.8%
19
Career counseling
21.3%
17
Online alumni network
17.5%
14
28.8%
23
Career workshops, lectures, or seminars
22.5%
18
I am not interested in career services
23.8%
19
Other
0.0%
0
Aiding Admissions in recruiting new
students
WebWeb-based job postings / resume referral
system
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
Are you interested in pursuing additional study at a college or university in the next five years?
(In the leftleft-hand column, please choose the area(s) of study that you would be interested in
pursuing by checking the box. For each area of study you choose, please indicate the level of
study you desire.) If you are not interested in pursuing additional study, please skip this
question.
(Respondents were allowed to choose multiple responses for each topic)
Total
Curriculum and
Education policy
Education
Education
Educational
Instructional
International
Multicultural
Teaching English
Online teaching
School leadership
Teacher
Community
Higher education
Count
18
80
% by
22.5%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
5
80
% by
6.3%
100.0%
Count
10
80
% by
12.5%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
2
80
% by
2.5%
100.0%
Count
5
80
% by
6.3%
100.0%
Count
9
80
% by
11.3%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
9
80
% by
11.3%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
2
80
% by
2.5%
100.0%
Count
10
80
Special education
Urban school
Foundations of
Reading/literacy
Organizational
Business
Physical therapy
General MAT
General Doctor of
% by
12.5%
100.0%
Count
13
80
% by
16.3%
100.0%
Count
3
80
% by
3.8%
100.0%
Count
2
80
% by
2.5%
100.0%
Count
18
80
% by
22.5%
100.0%
Count
4
80
% by
5.0%
100.0%
Count
0
80
% by
0.0%
100.0%
Count
0
80
% by
0.0%
100.0%
Count
0
80
% by
0.0%
100.0%
Count
7
80
% by
8.8%
100.0%
Are you interested in pursuing
pursuing additional study at a college or university in the next five years?
(In the leftleft-hand column, please choose the area(s) of study that you would be interested in
pursuing by checking the box. For each area of study you choose, please indicate the level of
of
study you desire.) If you are not interested in pursuing additional study, please skip this
question. (Curriculum and instruction)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Bachelor’s degree
10.5%
2
For-credit courses
10.5%
2
Master’s degree
68.4%
13
Other Responses
10.5%
2
Valid Responses
19
Total Responses
81
(Education research )
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
50.0%
2
Other Responses
50.0%
2
Valid Responses
4
Total Responses
81
(Education assessment)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
ForFor-credit courses
40.0%
2
Master’s degree
40.0%
2
Other Responses
20.0%
1
Valid
Valid Responses
5
Total Responses
81
(Educational technology)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
For-credit courses
20.0%
2
Master’s degree
50.0%
5
20.0%
2
10.0%
1
Professional development
opportunities
Other Responses
Valid Responses
10
Total Responses
81
(Instructional media design)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Professional development
opportunities
Other Responses
Frequency
Count
50.0%
2
50.0%
2
Valid Responses
4
Total Responses
81
(International education)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
100.0%
2
Other Responses
0.0%
0
Valid Responses
2
Total Responses
81
(Multicultural education)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Master’s degree
Professional development
opportunities
Other Responses
Frequency
Count
40.0%
2
40.0%
2
20.0%
1
Valid Responses
5
Total Responses
81
(Teaching English language learners (ESL, TESOL))
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Graduate certificate
37.5%
3
Master’s degree
37.5%
3
Other Responses
25.0%
2
Valid Responses
8
Total Responses
81
(Online teaching)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
40.0%
2
Other Responses
60.0%
3
Valid Responses
5
Total Responses
81
(School leadership)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Ed.D.
44.4%
4
Graduate certificate
22.2%
2
Master’s degree
22.2%
2
Other Responses
11.1%
1
Valid Responses
9
Total Responses
81
(Higher education)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
54.5%
6
Ph.D.
27.3%
3
Other Responses
18.2%
2
Valid Responses
11
Total Responses
81
(Special education)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s
Master’s degree
76.9%
10
Other Responses
23.1%
3
Valid Responses
13
Total Responses
81
(Urban school leadership)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
66.7%
2
Other Responses
33.3%
1
Valid Responses
3
Total Responses
81
(Reading/literacy)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Master’s degree
83.3%
15
Other Responses
16.7%
3
Valid Responses
18
Total Responses
81
(General Doctor of Education program)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Ed.D.
71.4%
5
Ph.D.
28.6%
2
Other Responses
0.0%
0
Valid Responses
7
Total Responses
81
What is your gender?
gender? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Male
15.2%
12
Female
84.8%
67
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
79
Total Responses
80
What is your race/ethnicity? (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.0%
0
Asian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
0
Black, non-Hispanic
0.0%
0
Hispanic
5.0%
4
White, nonnon-Hispanic
91.3%
73
Other:
0.0%
0
Prefer not to answer
3.8%
3
Valid Responses
80
Total Responses
80
What is your current salary? (optional) (Select one)
(Respondents could only choose a single response)
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
Less than $19,999 per year
26.6%
21
$20,000-$29,999 per year
11.4%
9
$30,000-$39,999 per year
13.9%
11
$40,000$40,000-$49,999 per year
29.1%
23
$50,000-$59,999 per year
5.1%
4
$60,000-$69,999 per year
3.8%
3
$70,000-$79,999 per year
2.5%
2
$80,000-$99,999 per year
1.3%
1
$100,000-$119,999 per year
0.0%
0
$120,000 or more per year
0.0%
0
Not Applicable
1.3%
1
Prefer not to answer
5.1%
4
Not Answered
1
Valid Responses
79
Total Responses
80
What is your age? (Select one) (Age:)
(Respondents were limited to brief text responses)
Response
Response
Chart
Frequency
Count
22
5.2%
4
23
14.3%
11
24
10.4%
8
25
15.6%
12
26
19.5%
15
27
16.9%
13
28
2.6%
2
31
2.6%
2
33
3.9%
3
Other Responses
9.1%
7
Valid Responses
77
Total Responses
81